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Grappling Hype -12- 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Big Guy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Guy scores with a takedown into Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Guy
Guy wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Guy is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Guy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Guy is looking to advance position but Magomedov won't allow it.
Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedov tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magomedov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Guy jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (5) Guy
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guy on the ground.
Guy is staying tight to Magomedov's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1##SUB2#
Guy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Magomedov, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Guy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Magomedov prevents Guy from moving into mount.
Guy has control of an arm but Magomedov manages to advance to Guy's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Magomedov (4) vs (5) Guy
Guy trying to control the position but Magomedov manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Guy's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Magomedov really is a fat lump.
Guy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Guy is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Magomedov trying to control the action but Guy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Guy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
Guy is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomedov trying to move into half guard but instead Guy has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (4) vs (7) Guy
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Guy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Magomedov's guard. #SUB2#
Guy is looking for a kimura but Magomedov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guy to get the leverage.
Magomedov wants to sweep but Guy has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (4) vs (10) Guy#SUB2#
Guy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Magomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Guy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Guy tries for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Guy is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Guy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Guy trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Guy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Magomedov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Magomedov (4) vs (12) Guy#T5#
Guy fails to advance to Magomedov's back.
Magomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Guy wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Magomedov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Guy wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Guy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Magomedov is surviving well by controlling Guy's body position as best he can.
Guy wants to control the pace but Magomedov is squirming around nicely. #T6##SUB2#
Guy working for a guillotine from mount but Magomedov is in no mood to give up.
Magomedov tries to improve his position but instead Guy has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (4) vs (15) Guy
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Magomedov right now.
#SUB2#
Guy working for a choke but Magomedov is defending well.
Guy tries to get the hooks in deep but Magomedov pushed the leg off. #T7#
Guy is hanging on to Magomedov's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Guy has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Well, with Guy on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Magomedov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Magomedov wants to escape the position.
Magomedov trying to control the hands but Guy won't let him. #SUB2#
Guy looking for the choke from the back.
Magomedov tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Guy controlling the positon.#T8#
Guy tries to get the hooks in deep but Magomedov pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Guy looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Magomedov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Guy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Guy has his arm under Magomedov's chin here. Game over son! Guy squeezes tightly and Magomedov is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Big Guy!
Gadzhimagomed Magomedov spoke after the fight, saying 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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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 5 wins and 8 losses; Kazuma Kiryu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Michael Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kiryu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Aalto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kiryu (2) vs (0) Aalto
Aalto 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.
Aalto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kiryu looking to pass the guard.
Aalto looking for a sweep. Not yet Aalto, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aalto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiryu (2) vs (2) Aalto
Aalto wants to control from the top but Kiryu keeps moving. #SUB#
Kiryu is looking for a triangle but Aalto pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Aalto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kiryu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aalto defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kiryu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aalto defends well.#SUB#
Kiryu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aalto defends well.#T1#
Aalto wants to control from the top but Kiryu keeps moving. #SUB#
Kiryu has his foot on Aalto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aalto works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kiryu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aalto defends well.
Aalto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kiryu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aalto trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiryu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Aalto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiryu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aalto has managed to get both his arms back between Kiryu's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kiryu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB#
Aalto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kiryu keeping moving, preventing Aalto from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kiryu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aalto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aalto tries to free his leg and advance position but Kiryu is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kiryu looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Aalto is defending well. Kiryu quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Aalto has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kiryu celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuma Kiryu!
Kazuma Kiryu 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 4 wins and 5 losses; Spud Grubbins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Diminutive Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grubbins.
Grubbins is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grubbins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spud Grubbins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grubbins is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Grubbins.
#TD2#
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Grubbins slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Jackson works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for a guillotine here but Grubbins defends easily.
Grubbins stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Jackson has his foot on Grubbins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grubbins works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grubbins works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Grubbins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Grubbins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Grubbins is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grubbins works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grubbins (3) vs (0) Jackson#T3##SUB#
Grubbins wants to finish this one by submission but Jackson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Grubbins.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Grubbins jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Jackson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jackson and Grubbins has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Grubbins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Grubbins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jackson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Grubbins but great work by Jackson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grubbins (3) vs (4) Jackson#SUB2#
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grubbins, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Jackson swings around for an armbar but Grubbins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jackson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (5) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grubbins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB2#
Jackson working for a triangle but Grubbins defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grubbins defends well.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grubbins defends well.
Grubbins 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Jackson has his foot on Grubbins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grubbins works his way back into a safe position though.#T5#
Grubbins wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #SUB#
Grubbins drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Grubbins off! Grubbins jumps back into Jackson's guard. #SUB2#
Jackson working for a triangle but Grubbins defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Grubbins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Grubbins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (5) vs (6) Jackson#T6#
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson keeps trying to improve his position.
Jackson passes Grubbins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grubbins regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grubbins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Grubbins in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grubbins (7) vs (6) Jackson#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grubbins defends well.#T7#
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Grubbins from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for a triangle here. Grubbins is fighting it but it looks tight! Jackson 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 7:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Diminutive Jackson! |
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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 4 wins and 4 losses; Jack Dredd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Paul Crewe!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dredd shoots and misses #CL2#
and Crewe moves into the clinch.
Dredd tries for a takedown but Crewe manages to get underhooks.
Crewe is pressed up against the cage. Dredd has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Crewe down to the mat. Crewe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Dredd. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Crewe moves into range and clinches up with Dredd.#TD2#
Crewe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dredd (0) vs (2) Crewe#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.
Crewe is looking to advance position but Dredd won't allow it.
Crewe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dredd wants to improve his position but Crewe is controlling well.
#SUB2#
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.
#T1#
Crewe wants to pass the guard but Dredd is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crewe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Crewe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dredd has managed to free his arm - good work.
Crewe is keen to just control but Dredd is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
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.
#T2#
Dredd is looking for a sweep. Crewe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crewe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dredd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Crewe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (0) vs (5) Crewe
Dredd slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Crewe is looking for a kimura but Dredd is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Crewe to get the leverage.
Dredd is not content to let Crewe control the position.
Dredd manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Dredd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crewe defends it easily.#SUB#
Dredd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crewe defends well.#T3##SUB2#
Crewe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Crewe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Crewe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dredd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dredd (2) vs (5) Crewe#SUB2#
Crewe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dredd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dredd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Dredd drops back, looking for a kneebar! Crewe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Crewe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Crewe! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dredd (2) vs (9) Crewe
Dredd tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crewe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dredd manages to get back to half guard.
Crewe is taking a breather. Dredd 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.#T4##SUB2#
Crewe is looking for a kimura here.
Dredd is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Crewe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dredd sees it coming and defends easily.
Dredd tries to get to full guard but Crewe has control of the leg.
Crewe controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Crewe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dredd has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dredd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crewe pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Crewe trying to control the action but Dredd is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Crewe is working for a kimura but Dredd is defending it quite comfortably.
Crewe is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dredd is pressing down on Crewe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Dredd has an active guard here but Crewe has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Crewe not doing much here.
It looks like Crewe might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Crewe tries to pass to full mount but Dredd defends it. #SUB#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Crewe wants to work for an arm triangle but Dredd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dredd trying to get back to full guard but Crewe takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (2) vs (12) Crewe
Crewe wants to control the pace but Dredd is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Crewe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Crewe fails to advance to Dredd's back. #SUB2#
Crewe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dredd is surviving well by controlling Crewe's body position as best he can.
Dredd sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dredd looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8##SUB#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
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.
#SUB#
Dredd has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Crewe escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Crewe! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (2) vs (15) Crewe
Crewe is looking to take a break and control but Dredd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dredd gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dredd (2) vs (17) Crewe
Dredd is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Crewe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crewe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dredd is looking to escape.
Dredd gets back to half guard.
Dredd is staying active underneath Crewe, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Crewe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dredd defends it well.
Crewe stalling. #SUB#
Dredd actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dredd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crewe trying to control the position from guard on top but Dredd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB#
Dredd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dredd is looking for a triangle but Crewe pushes his legs off easily.
Crewe trying to control the position from guard on top but Dredd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crewe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Crewe forces his way into half guard.
Dredd is not content to let Crewe control the position.#SUB#
Dredd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crewe works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (2) vs (20) Crewe#T11#
Crewe moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dredd (2) vs (23) Crewe
Dredd tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Crewe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dredd tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dredd is controlling an arm, preventing Crewe from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dredd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Dredd defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Crewe.
Dredd is desperately trying to improve his position but Crewe has a good base and remains in mount.
Crewe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dredd 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: Dredd (4) vs (23) Crewe#T12##SUB2#
Dredd got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crewe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dredd has managed to get both his arms back between Crewe's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dredd drops back looking for a leg! Crewe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crewe manages to kick Dredd off! Dredd jumps back into Crewe's guard.
Dredd stopping the sweep attempt from Crewe.#SUB2#
Crewe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dredd defends well.
Crewe wants to sweep but no luck.
Dredd advances to half guard. #SUB#
Dredd seems to be working for a kimura but Crewe defends the submission attempt.
Crewe gets back to full guard.
#T13#
Crewe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dredd (4) vs (25) Crewe#SUB#
Dredd isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Crewe stacks Dredd 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 Crewe! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (4) vs (28) Crewe
Dredd is breathing heavily.
Crewe passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dredd! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dredd (4) vs (30) Crewe
Dredd is looking to improve his position but Crewe isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Crewe with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Crewe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dredd slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Crewe wants to pass to mount but Dredd is defending the position.
Crewe moves into full mount! Dredd won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dredd (4) vs (33) Crewe#T14#
Crewe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dredd 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: Dredd (6) vs (33) Crewe#SUB#
Dredd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Dredd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crewe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crewe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dredd (6) vs (35) Crewe
Dredd being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dredd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crewe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crewe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crewe forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crewe wins on points by 35 to 6.
Paul Crewe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Jack Dredd stepped up to the mic, saying 'I smell your momma'. |
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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 3 wins and 1 losses; Dick Dennison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Salomon Mukunzi!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mukunzi dives in and grabs Dennison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dennison pushes down on Mukunzi's head and hops out.
No luck for Mukunzi with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Dennison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mukunzi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dennison (2) vs (0) Mukunzi#SUB#
Dennison is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Dennison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dennison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dennison pushes down on Mukunzi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mukunzi wants to improve his position but Dennison is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dennison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mukunzi sees it coming and defends easily.
Dennison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dennison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Dennison is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mukunzi is just riding it out for now. Dennison eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Dennison is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Mukunzi actively working from the bottom here.
Mukunzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dennison is working away from the top position though.
Mukunzi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dennison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dennison 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.
Mukunzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB#
Dennison wants to work for an arm triangle but Mukunzi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mukunzi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mukunzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mukunzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dennison is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dennison is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Dennison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mukunzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennison.
Mukunzi tries to roll over but Dennison keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Dennison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mukunzi has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dennison is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mukunzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mukunzi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dennison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mukunzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennison.
Mukunzi is looking for a sweep. Dennison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Mukunzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennison.
#SUB#
Dennison is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mukunzi sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Dennison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mukunzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennison. #SUB#
Dennison is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mukunzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Dennison has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mukunzi is pressing down on Dennison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Dennison is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Dennison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dennison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T5#
Dennison is pushing down on Mukunzi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mukunzi is fighting to maintain full guard but Dennison has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Mukunzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennison.
#SUB#
Dennison is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Mukunzi to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Dennison passes Mukunzi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Mukunzi is defending against the submission attempts here by Dennison.
#SUB#
Dennison is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mukunzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dennison. #T6#
Dennison prevents Mukunzi from improving his position.
Mukunzi is holding on to half guard well.
Dennison prevents Mukunzi from improving his position.#SUB#
Dennison is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Dennison is looking for a kimura but Mukunzi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dennison to get the leverage.
Dennison is thwarting Mukunzi's attempts to control the position.
Dennison works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dennison (5) vs (0) Mukunzi#T7#
Mukunzi working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Dennison with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Dennison looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mukunzi is desperately trying to improve his position but Dennison has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Dennison jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mukunzi manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mukunzi is looking to regain half guard here but Dennison keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Dennison is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mukunzi has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Dennison tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T8##SUB#
Dennison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mukunzi, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Dennison is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mukunzi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mukunzi tries to buck Dennison off but Dennison is having none of it.#SUB#
Dennison wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mukunzi, who protects the arm well.
Mukunzi is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dennison has hold of Mukunzi's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mukunzi tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dennison cranks the arm and Mukunzi screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mukunzi, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dick Dennison!
After winning the bout, Dick Dennison 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Dram Macallan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Short shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Macallan defends it nicely.#TD2#
Short scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macallan (0) vs (2) Short#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.
Macallan tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Short in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Macallan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Short trying to control from half guard but Macallan is working away. #SUB#
Macallan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Short trying to control from half guard but Macallan is working away.
Macallan is looking for a sweep. Short is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Short seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macallan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Macallan looking for subs from the bottom but Short mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Macallan (0) vs (5) Short
Macallan is trying desperately to improve position.
Short looking to control but Macallan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macallan is desperately trying to improve his position but Short has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Short seems to be working for a kimura but Macallan defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Short looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Macallan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Macallan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
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 Short. Oh but Macallan has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Short goes limp - he's gone! Macallan jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dram Macallan!
Dram Macallan 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Joe Biden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lorenz Blackwater!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Biden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blackwater feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Blackwater. No joy for Biden on that attempt. #CL2#
Blackwater closes the distance and pushes Biden back into the cage.
Biden jumps guard but Blackwater stands there with Biden around his waist. Biden gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Biden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biden jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blackwater walks away with a smile on his face. Biden gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Blackwater closes the distance and clinches.
Biden wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Blackwater has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Biden uses from the top position.
Blackwater wants to sweep here but Biden controlling him for the moment.
Blackwater pulls Biden in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Blackwater is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Biden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackwater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackwater tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Biden trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackwater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biden preventing the sweep.
Blackwater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Biden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blackwater swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blackwater not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Biden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Biden trying to control but Blackwater is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackwater managing to control the position.
Biden controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Biden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackwater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Biden has managed to get both his arms back between Blackwater's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Blackwater 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 (0) vs (2) Blackwater
Blackwater is looking to pass Biden's guard but actually Biden recovers to full guard.
Blackwater wants to pass the guard but Biden is keeping the position.
Biden looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Blackwater puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Biden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Biden is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Blackwater content to control rather than advance.
Biden works his way to full guard. Good work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blackwater working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Biden keeping moving, preventing Blackwater from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Biden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blackwater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blackwater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blackwater controlling from the top position. #T5##SUB#
Biden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blackwater defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biden wants to control the position but Blackwater says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Blackwater controlling the action here.#T6##SUB2#
Blackwater seems to be working for a kimura but Biden defends the submission attempt.
Blackwater looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Biden trying to control but Blackwater postures up.
Biden wants to get back to full guard.
Blackwater is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Biden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blackwater controlling the action here.
Biden is staying active underneath Blackwater, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blackwater is taking a breather. Biden 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.#T8##SUB2#
Blackwater is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Biden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blackwater.
Blackwater stalling.
Biden wants to control but Blackwater is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Blackwater wants to free his trapped foot but Biden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Biden is looking for a sweep. Blackwater is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blackwater wants to pass the guard but Biden is defending well. #SUB2#
Blackwater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Biden sees it coming and defends easily.
Blackwater is pressing down on Biden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Biden is holding on for now.
Biden is looking to improve his position.
Biden is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Blackwater content to control rather than advance.
Blackwater moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (0) vs (5) Blackwater
Biden is trying to improve his position.
Blackwater in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T11#
Biden tries to bench press Blackwater off him but Blackwater keeps the position. #SUB2#
Blackwater is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Biden has escaped the position, nice work there.
Blackwater wants to control but Biden is keeping him busy. #T12##SUB2#
Blackwater tries for a kimura but Biden is defending well.
Biden tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Blackwater is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Biden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Blackwater works to advance to full mount. Biden defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Biden (0) vs (7) Blackwater
Blackwater controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Biden is trying to escape the mount.
Blackwater tries to control but Biden wriggling away.
Blackwater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blackwater prevents Biden from getting the reversal.
Biden is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blackwater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Blackwater looking to control but Biden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Biden 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: Biden (2) vs (7) Blackwater
Biden trying to control but Blackwater is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackwater is adopting a defensive guard.
Biden postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blackwater wins on points by 7 to 2.
Lorenz Blackwater 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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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 4 losses; Leonard Norton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Otto Kolan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Norton shoots in but Kolan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from Kolan. No joy for Norton on that attempt.
Kolan dives in for a single leg takedown but Norton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Norton misses with a takedown attempt - Kolan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonard Norton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Norton dives in and scores a takedown into Kolan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Norton (2) vs (0) Kolan#SUB2#
Kolan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Norton defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kolan looking for a triangle here. Norton is fighting it but it looks tight! Kolan pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Norton is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Otto Kolan!
An out of breath Otto Kolan 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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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 London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 16 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 8 losses; Rat Man!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Man shoots in but Melia avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Man looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Melia! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Melia (0) vs (4) Man
Melia struggling a bit here.
Melia regains half guard.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melia keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melia is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Man looking to pass the guard.
Man wants to control from the top but Melia keeps moving. #T1#
Man wants to pass the guard but Melia is keeping the position.
Man is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Melia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Man wants to pass the guard but Melia is keeping the position.
Man won't allow Melia to sweep him here. #T2#
Melia keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Melia is retaining full guard.
Man stands and throws Melia's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (7) Man#SUB2#
Man swings around for an armbar but Melia sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Man's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (7) Man
Melia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Man seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (9) Man
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Melia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man wants to pass the guard but Melia is keeping the position.#T3#
Man is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Man advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (2) vs (12) Man
Melia is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Man tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Melia manages to get back to half guard.
Man looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Melia is just riding it out for now. Man eventually gives up the hold.
Man is pressing down on Melia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Melia is holding on for now. #T5#
Man passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (2) vs (15) Man
Melia is working to get back to half guard.
Man content just to control the position here.
Man wants to take Melia's back but he can't do it this time. #T6#
Man manages to capitalize on a mistake by Melia to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Melia (2) vs (18) Man#SUB2#
Man working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Man doesn't have the hooks in and Melia manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (4) vs (18) Man
Melia trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Melia tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard. #T7#
Melia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Man's guard.
Melia is pressing down on Man's thigh, looking to free his foot. Man is holding on for now.
Man wants to control but Melia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Melia stalling away here and it's allowed Man to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
Man is trying to control the position but Melia postures up.
Melia looking to sit in guard and control but Man gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (4) vs (20) Man#SUB#
Melia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8#
Man advances to half guard.
Melia is not content to let Man control the position.#SUB2#
Man is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Melia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Man.
Melia is looking to improve his position.
Man wants to free his trapped foot but Melia is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Melia is not content to let Man control the position.#SUB2#
Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Melia is just riding it out for now. Man eventually gives up the hold.
Man is trying to control. Melia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Melia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Melia working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Melia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Man is aware though and is defending well.
Man works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Man wants to pass to mount but Melia is defending the position. #SUB2#
Man is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Melia defends it well. #T11##SUB2#
Man is working for a kimura but Melia is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Man is trying to work for a kimura but Melia is defending well.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Melia keeps working. #T12#
Man looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Melia is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Man jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (4) vs (23) Man#SUB2#
Man wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Melia, who protects the arm well.
Melia stops Man from passing to mount.
Man tries to move to full mount but Melia actually manages to regain half guard.
Melia works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13##SUB2#
Man is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Man trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
Man pushing down on Melia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Man is trying to control. Melia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Melia gets full guard.
Man passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Man 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.
Melia wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Man wins on points by 23 to 4.
Rat Man spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Don Cortez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Lehel Bartasz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bartasz scores with a takedown into Cortez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cortez (0) vs (2) Bartasz
Bartasz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cortez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (2) vs (2) Bartasz
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Bartasz is keeping the position.
Cortez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cortez looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez won't allow Bartasz to sweep him here.
Cortez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartasz keeping full guard, as Cortez tries to pass.
Cortez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cortez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cortez tries to free his leg and advance position but Bartasz is retaining full guard. #T2#
Cortez stopping the sweep attempt from Bartasz.
Cortez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bartasz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cortez pushing down on Bartasz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Cortez seems content to control.
Cortez is pressing down on Bartasz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bartasz is holding on for now.
Cortez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Bartasz is trying to control Cortez's posture. Cortez takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Bartasz! Cortez is rotating here... this could be the end... Bartasz is out! Cortez has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Don Cortez!
Don Cortez retains his super heavyweight title!
Don Cortez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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