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Grappling Hype -11- 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Trey Moreno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Gabe Utsecks!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Moreno closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Moreno has hold of one of Utsecks's legs. Utsecks is fighting the takedown attempt but Moreno gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moreno (2) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks looking to control.
Utsecks should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Utsecks being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Utsecks is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Moreno frees his head nicely. Oh but Utsecks has switched to an armbar! Moreno is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gabe Utsecks!
Gabe Utsecks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Torso Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Victor Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Junior gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Junior (0) vs (2) Kramer#SUB#
Junior looking for a guillotine here but Kramer defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Junior is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (2) Kramer
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.
Kramer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junior's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (4) Kramer
Kramer tries to free his leg and advance position but Junior is retaining full guard.
Junior is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kramer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kramer has gone for a leg lock! Junior slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kramer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (4) vs (4) Kramer
Kramer keeping full guard, as Junior tries to pass. #T1#
Junior is working hard here to advance position.
Kramer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (4) vs (6) Kramer
Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Junior seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Junior manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kramer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (6) vs (6) Kramer
Kramer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junior's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (6) vs (8) Kramer
Junior managing to control the position.
Kramer stopping the sweep attempt from Junior.#T2##SUB2#
Kramer has gone for a leg lock! Junior slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kramer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (8) vs (8) Kramer
Junior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kramer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Junior engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kramer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Junior content to stall in guard here.
Junior preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB2#
Kramer is looking for a triangle but Junior pushes his legs off easily.
Kramer can't keep his opponent in guard - Junior advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Junior prevents Kramer from improving his position.
Kramer has a hand on Junior's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Junior takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (11) vs (8) Kramer
Junior controlling from mount. #SUB#
Junior looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Junior has control of Kramer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kramer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Junior looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kramer 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.
Kramer moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Kramer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Junior passes into half guard.
Kramer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Junior preventing the sweep. #T5##SUB2#
Kramer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Junior passes into half guard.
Kramer is staying active underneath Junior, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kramer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Junior has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kramer has an active guard here but Junior has managed to pass into half guard.
Junior is looking to advance position but Kramer won't allow it. #SUB#
Junior is working for a kimura but Kramer is defending it quite comfortably.
Kramer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kramer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Junior escapes and throws Kramer's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (14) vs (8) Kramer#SUB#
Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kramer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kramer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Junior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Junior is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kramer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Junior trying to control the action but Kramer is working from the bottom. #T7#
Kramer is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Junior tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kramer regains half guard.
Junior trying to control from half guard but Kramer is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kramer is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Kramer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Junior has picked Kramer up and slammed him! Kramer can't keep hold of the triangle and Junior manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (17) vs (8) Kramer#SUB#
Junior working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T8#
Kramer is looking to regain half guard here but Junior keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Junior tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Junior has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kramer is looking to reverse the position.
Kramer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Junior's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kramer tries to roll over but Junior keeps him under control.#SUB#
Junior is working for a submission of some sort.
Kramer tries to get to full guard but Junior has control of the leg. #T9#
Kramer gets back to full guard.
Kramer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (17) vs (10) Kramer
Junior wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Junior manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kramer has Junior in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (19) vs (10) Kramer#T10#
Junior slips nicely into half guard.
Kramer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kramer.
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Junior is one step ahead there.
Junior sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kramer's guard.
Kramer is looking for a sweep. Junior is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kramer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Junior's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Junior's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Junior (19) vs (14) Kramer
Junior tries to break free.
Kramer gets his hands free as Junior looks to control. #T11##SUB2#
Junior showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Junior preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kramer.
Junior breaks Kramer's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Junior (21) vs (14) Kramer
Junior trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Kramer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T12#
Junior is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Junior from controlling successfully.
Kramer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Junior puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kramer is trying to get back to full guard.
Kramer is looking to get back to full guard here but Junior has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (24) vs (14) Kramer
Kramer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Junior's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Junior has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Kramer defend it? Junior steps over the head and cranks it - Kramer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Junior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Torso Junior! |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jits Prof! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Borges!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Prof clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Prof has clasped his hands together around Borges's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Prof (4) vs (0) Borges
Borges can't do much from the bottom here.
Borges seems a little lost for a moment, as Prof dominates the positioning.
Borges is trying to get back to half guard.
I wouldn't like to be where Borges is right now.
Borges is trying to control Prof's posture but Prof avoids it.
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.
Prof trying to control the position but Borges is working away.
A lull in the action here.#T1##SUB#
Prof goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Borges has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Prof but great work by Borges. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Prof (4) vs (4) Borges
Borges wants to control but Prof is keeping him busy.
Borges advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Prof (4) vs (6) Borges
Prof 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: Prof (6) vs (6) Borges#T2#
Prof trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prof wants to control from the top but Borges keeps moving.
Prof is stalling in the full guard.
Borges trying to control the position.
Borges has his hands on Prof's head, controlling the position.
Prof wants to control from the top but Borges keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Borges working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Prof doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Prof manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Prof looking to sit in guard and control but Borges gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prof (6) vs (8) Borges
Borges looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Prof throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Prof is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4##SUB#
Borges got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prof has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borges has managed to get both his arms back between Prof's legs - danger averted.
Prof is trying to control the position but Borges postures up.
Prof keeping moving, preventing Borges from controlling successfully.
Borges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prof wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Borges slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Prof (6) vs (11) Borges#T5#
Prof tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borges wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Prof looking for a sweep but Borges has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Prof (6) vs (13) Borges
Borges tries to control but Prof wriggling away.
Prof looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Prof (6) vs (16) Borges#SUB2#
Borges working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Borges is trying to stick to Prof's back but Prof is turning into Borges. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Borges's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Prof. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prof (8) vs (16) Borges#T6#
Prof pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borges is keeping the position for now.
Prof postures up.
Prof trying to control but Borges is working from the bottom.
Prof controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Borges wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Prof is now in half guard. #T7#
Prof takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Borges wants to improve his position but Prof is controlling well.
Prof content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Prof is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Borges is just riding it out for now. Prof eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Borges looking for subs from the bottom but Prof mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Prof (11) vs (16) Borges#T8#
Borges 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: Prof (11) vs (18) Borges
Borges trying to control the position from guard on top but Prof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prof wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Prof is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
Borges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prof is keeping the position for now.
Prof is trying to keep Borges in close.
Borges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prof looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Borges tries to free his leg and advance position but Prof is retaining full guard. #T10#
Prof is adopting a defensive guard.
Borges wants to control from the top but Prof keeps moving.
Borges preventing the sweep.
Prof will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Borges wants to control from the top but Prof keeps moving.
Prof is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Prof is really struggling to control Borges but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T11##SUB#
Prof has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borges can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Prof looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borges trying to control but Prof is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prof is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
Borges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prof swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Prof looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Prof looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Borges stands and throws Prof's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Prof (11) vs (21) Borges
Prof regains half guard.#T13#
Prof is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Borges jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Prof (11) vs (24) Borges
Borges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prof keeps working.
Prof struggling a bit here.
Prof gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Prof (11) vs (26) Borges
Prof working to try and regain half guard.
#T14##SUB2#
Borges goes for an armbar but Prof turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Prof. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prof (13) vs (26) Borges
Prof is pushing down on Borges's leg trying to pass to half guard. Borges is fighting to maintain full guard but Prof has managed to sneak the leg through.
Prof seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Borges does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Borges is looking for a sweep. Prof is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borges is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Prof is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borges is not content to let Prof control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borges wins on points by 26 to 13. |
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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 4 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hart. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hart (4) vs (0) Mann
Mann wants to control but Hart postures up.#SUB#
Hart tries for a kimura but Mann is defending well. #SUB#
Hart goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mann rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hart's guard! Nice work there by Mann! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (4) vs (2) Mann#SUB#
Hart throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Mann defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hart looking for subs off his back but Mann has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Mann is looking for a kimura here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hart is looking for a sweep. Mann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mann trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.
Hart wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hart gets full guard.#SUB#
Hart throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mann uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (4) vs (5) Mann
Hart tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mann presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hart (4) vs (7) Mann
Hart is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Hart defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mann.
Mann tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mann prevents Hart from getting the reversal.
Hart is squirming around, avoiding Mann's attempts to control the action.
Hart slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mann content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hart is looking to improve his position.
Hart wants to get back to full guard but Mann has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (4) vs (10) Mann
Hart tries to bench press Mann off him but Mann keeps the position. #SUB2#
Hart is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mann's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Mann! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Hart has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lyric Mann!
Kevin Hart was interviewed post fight and said 'Where am I?'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ronan Darongo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Kevin Durant!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Darongo forces Durant back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Durant pulls Darongo into guard.
Durant seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Darongo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Durant trying to keep a closed guard but Darongo is proving a slippery customer.
Durant wants to control but Darongo passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant is trying to get back to full guard.
Darongo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Durant tries to roll over but Darongo keeps him under control.
Durant controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Darongo is looking to pass Durant's guard but actually Durant recovers to full guard.
Darongo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Durant looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Darongo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Durant tries to get to full guard but Darongo has control of the leg.
Darongo 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.
Darongo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durant tries to roll over but Darongo keeps him under control.#T3#
Durant moves into full guard.
Darongo won't allow Durant to sweep him here.
Durant working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Durant isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Darongo stacks Durant 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: Darongo (3) vs (0) Durant
Darongo takes a little break here. Durant wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Durant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Durant is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Durant manages to get back to half guard.
Durant wants to improve his position but Darongo is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Darongo seems content to control.#T5#
Durant moves into full guard.
Darongo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Durant looking for a sweep. Not yet Durant, not yet.
Durant looking to control.
Durant looking for a sweep. Not yet Durant, not yet.
Durant controls Darongo momentarily but Darongo frees himself. #T6#
Durant looking for a sweep. Not yet Durant, not yet.
Durant controls Darongo momentarily but Darongo frees himself. #SUB2#
Durant working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Durant is pulling down on Darongo's head. It's preventing any offense from Darongo, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Durant is looking for a triangle but Darongo pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Darongo won't allow Durant to sweep him here.
Darongo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Darongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Darongo preventing the sweep.
Durant controls Darongo momentarily but Darongo frees himself.
Durant has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Darongo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Darongo (6) vs (0) Durant
Durant tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Darongo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Darongo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Durant tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Darongo easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Darongo (8) vs (0) Durant
Durant tries to reverse the position but Darongo maintains control.
Durant wants to control but Darongo is having none of it.#T9#
Durant regains half guard.
Durant is trying to maintain the position but Darongo is very close to passing his half guard.
Durant wants to improve his position but Darongo is controlling well.
Well, if Darongo 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.
#T10##SUB2#
Durant looking for subs from the bottom but Darongo mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Darongo (11) vs (0) Durant
Darongo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Durant is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Durant working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Durant 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.#SUB2#
Durant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Darongo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Durant! Score +3 for passing guard: Darongo (14) vs (0) Durant
Durant is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Darongo controlling from the full mount.
Durant is in all sorts of trouble here.
Durant is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Durant keeps trying to improve his position.
Darongo controlling his opponent. #T13#
Durant can't escape the position.
#T14#
Durant sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Darongo is taking a breather. Durant 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.
Durant wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Darongo takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Our winner, Ronan Darongo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; D.C. Benny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bone Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Benny darts in looking for a takedown but Breaker gets double underhooks and turns Benny into the cage.
Breaker is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Breaker lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benny (0) vs (2) Breaker#SUB#
Benny has his foot on Breaker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Breaker works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Benny looking for a guillotine here but Breaker defends easily.
#SUB#
Breaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benny has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Breaker has managed to get both his arms back between Benny's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Benny is looking for a triangle here but Breaker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Benny (0) vs (5) Breaker
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker controlling the position.
Benny is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Benny is working hard here to advance position.
Breaker tries to advance to mount but Benny denies him.
Benny tries to improve position but can't.
Breaker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Benny 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: Benny (0) vs (7) Breaker#T2#
Benny is looking to improve his position but Breaker isn't that keen on the idea.
Breaker controlling from mount.
Benny is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Breaker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Benny is desperately trying to improve his position but Breaker has a good base and remains in mount.
Breaker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Benny is looking to get to half guard.
Breaker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Breaker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Benny is looking to get to half guard.
Benny slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Breaker controlling the pace. #SUB#
Benny looking for submissions off his back.
Breaker performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Benny looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Benny looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T5#
Breaker passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Benny (0) vs (10) Breaker
Benny is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Breaker controlling his opponent.
Benny is working to get back to half guard.
Breaker controlling the position easily from mount.
Benny tries to reverse the position but Breaker maintains control.#T7#
Breaker controlling the position easily from mount.
Benny is working to get back to half guard.
Breaker controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Benny is wriggling around trying to escape.
Breaker controlling his opponent.
Benny regains half guard.
Breaker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Breaker moves into full mount! Benny won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Benny (0) vs (13) Breaker
Benny slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Benny manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Breaker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Breaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benny has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Breaker has managed to get both his arms back between Benny's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Benny escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Breaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Benny isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Breaker stacks Benny 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 Breaker! Score +3 for passing guard: Benny (0) vs (16) Breaker
Benny is breathing heavily.
Breaker is staying tight to Benny's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Benny looking for a sweep but Breaker has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Benny (0) vs (18) Breaker#T10#
Benny is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Benny is looking to improve his position but Breaker isn't that keen on the idea.
Breaker looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Breaker.
Benny is looking to improve his position but Breaker isn't that keen on the idea.
Benny 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.#T12##SUB#
Benny actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Benny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Benny trying to get back to full guard but Breaker takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Benny (0) vs (21) Breaker
Breaker controlling the position easily from mount.
Benny is looking to improve his position but Breaker isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Benny tries to reverse the position but Breaker maintains control.#T13#
Benny 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.
Benny is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Benny looking for a kimura from the bottom but Breaker passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Benny (0) vs (24) Breaker
Benny is trying to get back to half guard.
Breaker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Benny is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Benny is trying to escape the position but Breaker is controlling the position.
Benny tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Breaker happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Breaker wins on points by 24 to 0.
Bone Breaker took to the mic in his post fight interview 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Thomas Engine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Koos Van Asch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Van Asch closes the distance and clinches.
Engine is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've been informed that Van Asch has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Van Asch tries to pull guard but Engine holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Asch drops back down to his feet.
Van Asch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Engine fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Van Asch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Engine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Engine drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Asch sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Van Asch gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Asch jumps guard but Engine turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas Engine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koos Van Asch.
Engine gets underhooks to prevent Van Asch's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engine gets underhooks to prevent Van Asch's takedown attempt.
Van Asch tries to pull guard but Engine holds him up against the cage and eventually Van Asch drops back down to his feet.
Engine tries for a takedown but Van Asch manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Van Asch jumps guard but Engine stands there with Van Asch around his waist. Van Asch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Engine jumps guard.
Van Asch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Engine is keeping the position for now.
Engine pulls Van Asch in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Van Asch trying to control but Engine is working from the bottom.
Van Asch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Engine haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Van Asch controlling from the top position.
Engine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Van Asch wants to control from the top but Engine keeps moving.
Van Asch controlling from the top position. #T3#
Van Asch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Engine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Asch trying to control the position from guard on top but Engine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Engine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Asch's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (2) vs (0) Van Asch
Engine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Engine trying to move into half guard but instead Van Asch has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (2) vs (2) Van Asch
Engine managing to control the position.
Van Asch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Engine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Engine keeping moving, preventing Van Asch from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Engine pulls Van Asch in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Engine is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Engine (4) vs (2) Van Asch
Engine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Engine pushing down on Van Asch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Engine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Van Asch trying to get back to full guard but Engine takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Engine (7) vs (2) Van Asch
Engine prevents Van Asch from getting the reversal.
Engine controlling from mount. #T6#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Asch can do anything to dispel that myth.#T7#
Engine has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Van Asch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Engine working for a submission but Van Asch is keeping him at bay.
Van Asch working to try and regain half guard.
Engine controlling his opponent. #T8#
Engine seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Van Asch for as long as he can get away with.
Van Asch tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Engine working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Engine controlling the pace for now.
Engine continues to stall.#T9#
Engine prevents Van Asch from getting the reversal.
Engine content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Engine with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Engine controlling the position easily from mount. #T10##SUB#
Engine is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Engine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thomas Engine!
Thomas Engine seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 6 wins and 3 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Nano Grippy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dobbie fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Grippy sprawls well initially but Dobbie persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dobbie (2) vs (0) Grippy
Dobbie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobbie controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobbie'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.
Grippy moves into full guard.
Grippy has Dobbie pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobbie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grippy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Grippy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dobbie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grippy is keeping the position for now.
Dobbie trying to control the position from guard on top but Grippy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grippy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dobbie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grippy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dobbie advances to half guard.
Dobbie trying to mount his opponent but Grippy defends it.
Grippy is looking to control Dobbie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grippy avoid being mounted?#T2#
Dobbie is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dobbie trying to control but Grippy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Grippy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dobbie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dobbie looking to pass the guard.
Dobbie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dobbie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grippy is keeping the position for now.
Dobbie controlling from the top position. #T3#
Dobbie trying to control but Grippy is working from the bottom.
Grippy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dobbie controls the pace.
Dobbie is looking to advance position but Grippy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dobbie (2) vs (4) Grippy
Grippy moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (2) vs (7) Grippy#SUB2#
Grippy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Grippy looking for the RNC.
Dobbie wants to escape the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Grippy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dobbie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Grippy is looking for the choke from the back position but Dobbie is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Grippy has managed to slip his arm under Dobbie's chin. This could be all over... yep, Dobbie is tapping out! Submission win for Grippy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nano Grippy!
Our winner, Nano Grippy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 58 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Scott Dolton!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dolton is defended easily by Sulvar.
Sulvar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dolton has a takedown stuffed.
Dolton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sulvar feinted with a counter takedown.
Tres Sulvar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Dolton.#TD#
Sulvar looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dolton! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sulvar (4) vs (0) Dolton
Sulvar controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sulvar swings around for an armbar but Dolton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sulvar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (4) vs (2) Dolton
Sulvar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sulvar'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.
Sulvar 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.#T1#
Sulvar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dolton wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar trying to control the position here.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulvar is trying to hold Dolton in close to prevent damage but Dolton has managed to pass into half guard.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar wants to control but Dolton is keeping busy.
I've been told that Dolton has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T2#
Sulvar is controlling Dolton's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sulvar wants to control but Dolton is keeping busy.
Dolton trying to control from half guard but Sulvar is working away. #SUB2#
Dolton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sulvar defends it well.
Dolton wants to free his trapped foot but Sulvar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sulvar trying to control but Dolton postures up.
#SUB2#
Dolton wants to work for an arm triangle but Sulvar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dolton wants to pass to mount but Sulvar is defending the position.
Sulvar trying to hold on to Dolton's head to control him but Dolton postures up.
#T3#
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Dolton has control of the leg.
Sulvar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dolton is working away from the top position though.
Sulvar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Dolton keeps him under control.
Sulvar is refusing to be controlled, as Dolton sits in half guard.
Sulvar is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Dolton works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (4) vs (5) Dolton
Dolton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sulvar tries to hold on but Dolton pushes him away.
Dolton trying to control but Sulvar is having none of it.
Sulvar wants to hold on but Dolton pushes him away.
Sulvar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dolton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T5#
Dolton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sulvar wants to control but Dolton is having none of it.
Dolton controlling his opponent.
Sulvar tries to hold on but Dolton pushes him away.
Sulvar tries to control Dolton's body but Dolton pushes him off. Sulvar squirms to his side and now Dolton has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (4) vs (8) Dolton
Sulvar wants to control his opponent's hands but Dolton gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Dolton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sulvar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sulvar for a finish.
Dolton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Dolton is not going to allow Sulvar to sit and survive in this position.
Dolton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T6##SUB2#
Dolton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Dolton is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sulvar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sulvar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sulvar is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
A lull in the action here.
Sulvar holding on to Dolton's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB2#
Dolton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sulvar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sulvar trying to control the hands but Dolton won't let him. #T7##SUB2#
Dolton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sulvar trying to control the hands but Dolton won't let him.
Sulvar is in bad spot here.
Sulvar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Dolton working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dolton not allowing Sulvar to control his hands.
Sulvar is keeping busy.
#T8#
Dolton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Dolton looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Dolton is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sulvar is defending well though. Dolton let's go of the attempt for now.
Sulvar trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dolton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Sulvar right now.
Sulvar is working hard here to advance position.
Sulvar trying to control the hands but Dolton breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Sulvar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dolton. #SUB2#
Dolton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T9##SUB2#
Dolton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sulvar trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Dolton just sinks the hooks in.
Sulvar rolls, trying to escape but Dolton keeps control of the position.
Sulvar trying to control the hands but Dolton breaks the grip.
Dolton struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dolton not allowing Sulvar to control his hands.
Sulvar is keeping busy.
#T10#
Dolton avoiding Sulvar 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Dolton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Dolton has good solid back control here.
Dolton gets his hands free as Sulvar looks to control.
Dolton controlling the position well here. Sulvar rolled but Dolton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dolton not allowing Sulvar to control his hands. #T11##SUB2#
Dolton looking to break Sulvar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sulvar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dolton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sulvar is keeping busy.
Dolton gets his hands free as Sulvar looks to control.
Dolton has good solid back control here.
Dolton avoiding Sulvar 's attempts to control his hands.
Dolton biding his time, controlling Sulvar. #T12#
Sulvar trying to control the hands but Dolton won't let him.
Sulvar rolls, trying to escape but Dolton keeps control of the position.
Sulvar trying to control the hands but Dolton won't let him.
Dolton slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T13#
Dolton not allowing Sulvar to control his hands.
Sulvar is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Dolton is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sulvar is really stuck here.
Sulvar wants to control his opponent's hands but Dolton gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Sulvar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar trying to control the hands but Dolton won't let him.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dolton controlling the positon.#T14##SUB2#
Dolton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sulvar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sulvar controlling Dolton 's hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar just trying to survive but Dolton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dolton wins on points by 8 to 4.
A relieved looking Scott Dolton 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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Main event
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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 8 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Gromli Grumblegut!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Koks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Grumblegut's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (0) Grumblegut
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koks wants to control from the top but Grumblegut keeps moving.
Koks 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. #SUB2#
Grumblegut is looking for a triangle but Koks pushes his legs off easily.
Grumblegut looking for a sweep. Not yet Grumblegut, not yet.
Koks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koks is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koks advances to half guard.
Koks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Grumblegut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Koks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Koks prevents Grumblegut from improving his position.#SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koks has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (0) Grumblegut
Grumblegut has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Koks (8) vs (0) Grumblegut
Grumblegut is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Grumblegut is really stuck here.
Grumblegut breaks Koks's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (8) vs (2) Grumblegut#T2##SUB2#
Grumblegut drops back, looking for a kneebar! Koks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Koks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Koks! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koks (12) vs (2) Grumblegut
Koks advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (14) vs (2) Grumblegut
Grumblegut 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: Koks (14) vs (4) Grumblegut#SUB#
Koks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koks is trying to control the position but Grumblegut postures up.
Grumblegut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Koks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Koks keeping full guard, as Grumblegut tries to pass. #SUB2#
Grumblegut is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Koks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Koks has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (16) vs (4) Grumblegut
Koks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Grumblegut working for submissions but it's allowed Koks to get to half guard.
Grumblegut wants to improve his position but Koks is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Koks wants to work for an arm triangle but Grumblegut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Koks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grumblegut keeps working. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back.
Grumblegut is looking to improve his position.
Koks trying to control the pace. #T4#
Grumblegut is staying active underneath Koks, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Koks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koks uses his free foot to push down on Grumblegut's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Grumblegut. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (19) vs (4) Grumblegut
Koks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Koks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grumblegut is looking to escape.
Grumblegut keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Koks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Grumblegut is squirming around, avoiding Koks's attempts to control the action.
Koks prevents Grumblegut from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Koks wants to finish this one by submission but Grumblegut is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Koks.
Grumblegut is working to get back to half guard.
Koks tries to control but Grumblegut wriggling away.
Grumblegut keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grumblegut is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grumblegut gets back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Grumblegut is defending against the submission attempts here by Koks.
Grumblegut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grumblegut is pressing down on Koks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koks won't allow Grumblegut to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Grumblegut is looking for a triangle here but Koks uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (22) vs (4) Grumblegut
Grumblegut is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Koks wants to control but Grumblegut is keeping him busy. #T7#
Grumblegut prevents Koks from improving position.
Koks advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (24) vs (4) Grumblegut
Grumblegut sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Koks 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.
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Grumblegut is defending against the submission attempts here by Koks.
Grumblegut is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8##SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.
Grumblegut is looking to improve his position.
Koks wants to control but Grumblegut is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Koks wants to work for an arm triangle but Grumblegut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.
Grumblegut won't allow Koks to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Grumblegut actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Grumblegut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koks pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back.
Grumblegut looks winded!#SUB2#
Grumblegut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Koks pulls his head out easily.
Koks wants to take a breather but Grumblegut is having none of it. #SUB#
Koks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Koks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grumblegut! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (27) vs (4) Grumblegut
Grumblegut is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Koks looking to control but Grumblegut is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koks works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Koks (30) vs (4) Grumblegut
Grumblegut is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Koks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Grumblegut is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Koks has locked on a rear naked choke here! Grumblegut is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olaf Koks!
Olaf Koks retains his bantamweight title!
Olaf Koks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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