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Grappling Hype -13- 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Purlie Wolfensberger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Victor Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Kramer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wolfensberger on his heels. He'll look to pass Wolfensberger's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wolfensberger (0) vs (2) Kramer
Wolfensberger seems keen to control Kramer's posture.
Wolfensberger trying to control the position.
Kramer stopping the sweep attempt from Wolfensberger.
Wolfensberger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolfensberger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wolfensberger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kramer 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. #SUB2#
Kramer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kramer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Kramer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolfensberger is keeping the position for now.
Wolfensberger could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Kramer 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kramer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wolfensberger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wolfensberger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wolfensberger! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wolfensberger (4) vs (2) Kramer#SUB#
Wolfensberger is trying to get an arm triangle but Kramer is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kramer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kramer stops Wolfensberger from passing to mount. #T2#
Kramer is not content to let Wolfensberger control the position.
Kramer tries to bench press Wolfensberger off him but Wolfensberger keeps the position.
Wolfensberger is staying tight to Kramer's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Wolfensberger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kramer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Wolfensberger tries for a kimura but Kramer is defending well.
Kramer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wolfensberger's best efforts.
Wolfensberger moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wolfensberger (7) vs (2) Kramer
Kramer is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Wolfensberger has hold of Kramer's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kramer seems comfortable defending it but Wolfensberger has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kramer is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kramer is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wolfensberger couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Purlie Wolfensberger! |
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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 7 losses; Trey Moreno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Magomedov fails with the takedown#CL#
and Moreno moves into the clinch.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov wants a takedown.
Magomedov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moreno gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trey Moreno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gadzhimagomed Magomedov.
Moreno is looking for a takedown.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown.
Magomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Moreno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Moreno clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Moreno has clasped his hands together around Magomedov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Moreno (4) vs (0) Magomedov
Moreno taking a breather here. #T1#
Magomedov gets back to half guard.
Moreno prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Moreno controlling the action here.
Moreno is pressing down on Magomedov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magomedov is holding on for now.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Moreno keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magomedov gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moreno defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Moreno stands and throws Magomedov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (7) vs (0) Magomedov#T3#
Magomedov is looking to regain half guard here but Moreno keeps moving and retains side control.
Moreno is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Magomedov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magomedov prevents Moreno from improving position.
Moreno trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Moreno tries to move into full mount but can't pass Magomedov's legs.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
Moreno content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
Moreno controls the position. #T5#
Magomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (7) vs (2) Magomedov
Moreno trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
Moreno keeping control of the position.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Moreno tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Magomedov is trying to control. Moreno wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Moreno is looking to improve his position.
Moreno is working hard here to advance position.
Magomedov stalling away here and it's allowed Moreno to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Moreno wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moreno (9) vs (2) Magomedov
Moreno sitting in guard here, content to control.
Moreno preventing the sweep.
Magomedov is trying to keep Moreno in close.
#T7#
Magomedov wants to control the position but Moreno says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Moreno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Magomedov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Moreno jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (12) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is looking for a sweep.
Moreno moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T8#
Moreno'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.
Moreno trying to control the position but Magomedov is working away.
Moreno staying calm.
Magomedov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moreno (14) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Moreno tries to pass to full mount but Magomedov defends it. #T9#
Moreno is controlling the pace.
Magomedov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but Magomedov defending well.
Magomedov trying to control here.
Moreno controlling the action here. #T10#
Magomedov is trying to control but Moreno passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Moreno (17) vs (2) Magomedov#SUB#
Moreno thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Magomedov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moreno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Magomedov has eaten all the pies!
Moreno content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T11#
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Moreno just content to control the position.
Moreno seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magomedov for as long as he can get away with.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Moreno tries to move to mount but Magomedov blocks the move with his legs.
Magomedov is being controlled here.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
Moreno has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Magomedov! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moreno (19) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Moreno content just to control the position here.
Moreno prevents Magomedov from getting the reversal.
Moreno content just to control the position here.
Moreno works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Moreno (22) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Magomedov is trying to break free.
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Magomedov fending off the submission attempt from Moreno.
Moreno just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14##SUB#
Moreno looking for the choke but no joy.
Moreno 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Moreno is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Magomedov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moreno takes the fight on points by 22 to 2.
In defeat, Gadzhimagomed Magomedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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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; Koos Van Asch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Michael Aalto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Aalto has taken the fight to the clinch.
Aalto wants a takedown.
#TD#
Van Asch has clasped his hands together around Aalto's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Van Asch (4) vs (0) Aalto
Van Asch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aalto keeps working.
Aalto manages to get back to half guard.
Van Asch wants to pass the guard but Aalto is defending well.
Van Asch is taking a breather. Aalto 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aalto tries to roll over but Van Asch keeps him under control.
Van Asch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Asch tries to pass to full mount but Aalto defends it.
Aalto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Asch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Asch's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Van Asch (4) vs (4) Aalto#T1#
Aalto is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Aalto is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Aalto the control monster continue. Boring.#SUB2#
Aalto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Aalto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Aalto tightening his grip on Van Asch, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Van Asch showing good submission defense here.
#T2##SUB2#
Aalto patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Van Asch tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Asch defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Aalto sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Van Asch taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Aalto!
Our winner, Michael Aalto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Emanuel Le Delma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Carson Tully!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Le Delma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tully wants a takedown.
Le Delma is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tully wants a takedown but no success here.
Emanuel Le Delma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Tully.#TD#
Le Delma decides to pull guard.
Tully being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Le Delma is looking for a triangle but Tully pushes his legs off easily.
Tully wants to pass the guard but Le Delma is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tully trying to control but Le Delma is working from the bottom.
Tully passes into half guard. #T1#
Le Delma is controlling Tully's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Le Delma is looking for a sweep. Tully is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tully is looking to stall here but Le Delma recovers full guard.
Tully showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Le Delma controls Tully momentarily but Tully frees himself.
Tully wants to control from the top but Le Delma keeps moving.
Tully is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Tully won't allow Le Delma to sweep him here.
Le Delma looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tully puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Well, if Tully 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.
Tully is looking to advance position but Le Delma won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Tully seems content to control.
Tully wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le Delma keeps working.
Tully is pressing down on Le Delma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Le Delma is holding on for now. #T4#
Le Delma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tully's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tully's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Le Delma (4) vs (0) Tully
Le Delma controlling the position well here. Tully rolled but Le Delma kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Tully wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tully preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Le Delma.
Tully trying to control the position but Le Delma manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
Le Delma controls the position.
Le Delma doesn't have the hooks in and Tully manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Delma (4) vs (2) Tully
Le Delma is trying to control the position but Tully postures up.
Tully wants to control from the top but Le Delma keeps moving.
Le Delma working a defensive guard here.
Tully controlling from the top position. #T6#
Le Delma 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.
Tully is stalling in the full guard.
Le Delma working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Le Delma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7##SUB2#
Le Delma wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Tully has taken Le Delma's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Le Delma has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carson Tully!
A victorious Carson Tully thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 6 wins and 4 losses; Torso Junior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Gabe Utsecks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Utsecks closes the distance and clinches up with Junior, looking for a takedown. Utsecks pushes Junior against the cage but Junior circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Junior shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Utsecks is trying to defend but Junior finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Junior (2) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Junior has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Junior (5) vs (0) Utsecks
Utsecks tries to lock up and control but Junior gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Junior wants to control the pace but Utsecks is squirming around nicely.
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.
Junior wants to control but Utsecks has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Utsecks is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Junior has latched onto it... Big trouble! Junior pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Utsecks is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Junior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Torso Junior! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Paul Crewe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Diminutive Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Crewe has managed to clinch.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Jackson drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crewe defends well.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for subs off his back but Crewe has passed one foot through into half guard.
Crewe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (3) vs (0) Jackson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jackson is holding on tight.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Crewe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Crewe maintains control.#SUB#
Crewe has hold of Jackson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jackson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Crewe tries to control but Jackson wriggling away. #SUB#
Crewe is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jackson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jackson shrugs it off.
Crewe content just to control the position here. #T2#
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Crewe's attempts to control the action.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Crewe trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Crewe is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Jackson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Crewe (6) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Crewe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Crewe wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Crewe takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Crewe (9) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Crewe.
Jackson breaks Crewe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (9) vs (2) Jackson
Crewe has his hands on Jackson's head, controlling the position.
Crewe looking to control.
#T4#
Jackson won't allow Crewe to sweep him here.
Crewe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (11) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jackson.
Crewe is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Crewe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Crewe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Crewe moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (14) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Crewe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T5#
Jackson tries to buck Crewe off but Crewe is having none of it.
Crewe has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Crewe (16) vs (2) Jackson
Crewe controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crewe fails to take his opponent's back.
Jackson tries to improve his position but instead Crewe has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Crewe (19) vs (2) Jackson
Crewe is trying to stick to Jackson's back but Jackson is turning into Crewe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Crewe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jackson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (19) vs (4) Jackson#SUB#
Crewe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6#
Crewe 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.
Crewe is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crewe is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Crewe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Crewe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crewe (21) vs (4) Jackson
Crewe wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #T7#
Crewe forces his way into half guard.
Crewe passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (24) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Crewe is working for a guillotine from mount but Jackson frees his head quite easily.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Crewe maintains control.#T8#
Jackson regains half guard.
Crewe controlling the action here.#SUB#
Crewe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Crewe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crewe pulls his head out easily.
Crewe wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy. #T9#
Crewe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Crewe (27) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson is trying to reverse the position but instead Crewe has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Crewe (30) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson wants to escape the position.
Crewe biding his time, controlling Jackson.
Jackson is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Crewe is cranking Jackson's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Jackson! He's tightened the choke and Jackson is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Crewe!
Paul Crewe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 6 wins and 8 losses; Kazuma Kiryu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ronan Darongo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kiryu tries for a takedown but Darongo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Darongo clinches up with Kiryu and pushes him back against the cage.
Kiryu wants a takedown but no success here.
Darongo jumps guard but Kiryu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Darongo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kiryu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kiryu tries to score a body lock takedown but Darongo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kiryu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiryu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darongo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kiryu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kiryu tries for a takedown but Darongo manages to get underhooks.
Kiryu goes for a takedown attempt but Darongo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kiryu 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.#CL2#
Darongo has Kiryu up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiryu goes for a takedown attempt but Darongo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Darongo clinches up against the cage.
Darongo gets underhooks to prevent Kiryu's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Darongo pulls Kiryu into guard.
#T1#
Darongo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kiryu manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiryu (0) vs (2) Darongo#SUB#
Kiryu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Darongo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Darongo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Kiryu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Darongo defends it easily.#SUB#
Kiryu looking for a guillotine here but Darongo defends easily.
#SUB#
Kiryu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Darongo passes into half guard.
#T2#
Darongo controlling the action here.
Darongo prevents Kiryu from improving his position.#SUB#
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darongo pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiryu is looking for a sweep. Darongo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kiryu tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Darongo has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kiryu (0) vs (5) Darongo#T3#
Darongo controlling the pace for now.
Kiryu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kiryu is working hard here to advance position.
Darongo looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Kiryu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darongo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.
Darongo is taking a breather. Kiryu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darongo pulls his head out easily.
Darongo controlling the action here.#SUB#
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.#T5#
Darongo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Darongo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kiryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kiryu is breathing heavily.
Darongo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6##SUB#
Kiryu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Darongo wants to pass the guard but Kiryu is defending well.
Darongo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kiryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Darongo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kiryu moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Kiryu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Darongo uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kiryu (0) vs (8) Darongo#T7#
Kiryu tries to improve position but can't.
Kiryu seems a little lost for a moment, as Darongo dominates the positioning.
Kiryu tries to improve position but can't.
Darongo gets to mount! Kiryu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kiryu (0) vs (10) Darongo
Kiryu is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Kiryu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Darongo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Kiryu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Darongo content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Kiryu actively working from the bottom here.
Darongo trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Darongo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kiryu tries to get to full guard but Darongo has control of the leg.
Darongo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Darongo prevents Kiryu from improving his position.
Darongo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kiryu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Darongo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Kiryu tries to roll over but Darongo keeps him under control.
Darongo stalling.
Kiryu is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kiryu looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Darongo pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kiryu (0) vs (13) Darongo#T12#
Kiryu working to try and regain half guard.
Darongo controlling from mount.
Kiryu is trying desperately to improve position.
Darongo controlling the position easily from mount.
Kiryu working to try and regain half guard.
Darongo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Kiryu is desperately trying to improve his position but Darongo has a good base and remains in mount.
Darongo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kiryu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Darongo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kiryu can't escape the position.
#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Darongo wins on points by 13 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Ronan Darongo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Lehel Bartasz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Scott Dolton!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Dolton gets a double leg takedown into Bartasz's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bartasz (0) vs (2) Dolton#SUB#
Bartasz looking for a guillotine here but Dolton defends easily.
Bartasz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dolton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bartasz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bartasz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dolton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartasz trying to control from the bottom.
Bartasz 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.
Dolton slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Bartasz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dolton in particular looking to stall.
Bartasz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dolton is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Dolton seems content to control.#T2#
Bartasz is looking for a sweep. Dolton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dolton stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dolton wants to pass the guard but Bartasz is defending well.
Dolton passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bartasz (0) vs (5) Dolton
Bartasz tries to hold on but Dolton pushes him away.
Bartasz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bartasz (0) vs (8) Dolton
Dolton biding his time, looking for the opening.
Dolton has the hooks in. Bartasz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Well, with Dolton on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bartasz is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bartasz is working hard here to advance position.#T4##SUB2#
Dolton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bartasz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bartasz can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Dolton looking for the choke but no joy.
Bartasz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Bartasz is really stuck here.
Dolton struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T5##SUB2#
Dolton is looking for the choke from the back position but Bartasz is controlling his hands well.
Dolton doesn't have the hooks in and Bartasz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bartasz (2) vs (8) Dolton
Dolton keeping moving, preventing Bartasz from controlling successfully.
Bartasz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dolton manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bartasz (2) vs (10) Dolton
Dolton stays in close to Bartasz's body and controls the position. #T6#
Dolton preventing the sweep.
Dolton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bartasz looking to control.
Dolton won't allow Bartasz to sweep him here.
Dolton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dolton trying to control but Bartasz is working from the bottom.
Dolton controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Dolton looking to pass the guard.
Dolton passes Bartasz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bartasz trying to control but Dolton postures up.
Dolton moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bartasz (2) vs (13) Dolton
Bartasz is looking to regain half guard here but Dolton keeps moving and retains side control.
My spies in Xanjutsu inform me that Dolton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8##SUB2#
Dolton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dolton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bartasz is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bartasz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dolton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dolton taking a breather here. #T9#
Bartasz is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Dolton swings around for an armbar but Bartasz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dolton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bartasz (4) vs (13) Dolton
Bartasz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bartasz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dolton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Dolton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bartasz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bartasz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bartasz passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bartasz (7) vs (13) Dolton#T10#
Bartasz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dolton keeps working.
Bartasz working away.
Bartasz trying to control the position but Dolton is working away. #SUB#
Bartasz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dolton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dolton is trying to improve his position.#T11#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolton has one of Bartasz's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Bartasz wants to control for a moment but Dolton uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dolton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bartasz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dolton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dolton trying to control but Bartasz postures up.
#T12#
Dolton is concentrating on defense, preventing Bartasz from advancing position.
Dolton is trying to get back to full guard.
Dolton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bartasz is working away from the top position though.
Dolton gets full guard.
Bartasz wants to control from the top but Dolton keeps moving.
Bartasz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dolton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bartasz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bartasz (7) vs (15) Dolton#T13#
Dolton won't allow Bartasz to sweep him here.
Bartasz keeping moving, preventing Dolton from controlling successfully.
Bartasz wants to sweep here but Dolton controlling him for the moment.
Dolton being controlled here momentarily.
Dolton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bartasz keeping full guard, as Dolton tries to pass. #T14#
Dolton is pushing down on Bartasz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bartasz is fighting to maintain full guard but Dolton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dolton is looking to advance position but Bartasz won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dolton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bartasz! Score +3 for passing guard: Bartasz (7) vs (18) Dolton
And that's the end of the fight!
Dolton wins on points by 18 to 7.
A very excited looking Scott Dolton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Joao Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 59 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Miyao looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Miyao is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sulvar is holding on to half guard well.
Sulvar won't allow Miyao to pass to mount.
Miyao trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyao in particular looking to stall.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but Sulvar defending well.
Sulvar is trying to maintain the position but Miyao is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar controlling the position well.
Miyao trying to pass the guard but Sulvar defending well.
Miyao trying to control from half guard but Sulvar is working away. #T1#
Sulvar is looking to control Miyao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sulvar avoid being mounted?
Sulvar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sulvar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Miyao wants to take a breather but Sulvar is having none of it.
Sulvar is holding on to half guard well.
Let's hope that Sulvar 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.
Miyao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
Sulvar trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar is doing well to control the position and prevent Miyao from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Miyao 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.
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyao is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Miyao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working.
Sulvar keeping control of the position.
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyao is working away from the top position though.
Sulvar controlling the position for now.
Miyao is keen to just control but Sulvar is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Miyao seems to be working for a kimura but Sulvar defends the submission attempt.
Sulvar is pressing down on Miyao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Sulvar trying to control the position.
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Miyao showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sulvar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Miyao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar controlling Miyao's posture.
Miyao trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T4#
Miyao wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Miyao being controlled here momentarily.
Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar is trying to keep Miyao in close.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar managing to control the position.
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Miyao postures up. #T5#
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sulvar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Miyao being controlled here momentarily.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Miyao being controlled here momentarily.
More stalling from Sulvar.
Sulvar trying to control the position.
#T6##SUB#
Miyao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sulvar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Miyao trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Miyao advances to half guard.
Sulvar is looking to control Miyao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sulvar avoid being mounted?
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Sulvar wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Miyao keeps him under control.
Sulvar is still trying to improve position.
Miyao trying to control from half guard but Sulvar is working away.
Sulvar has his hands clasped together around Miyao's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Miyao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyao is working away from the top position though.
Miyao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sulvar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sulvar is trying to control but can't.
Miyao trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Miyao is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T8#
Sulvar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Miyao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sulvar sees it coming and defends easily.
Sulvar is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Miyao is trying to work for a kimura but Sulvar is defending well.
#SUB#
Miyao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sulvar is trying to control but can't.
Miyao is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sulvar is controlling Miyao's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sulvar is looking to control Miyao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sulvar avoid being mounted?#T9##SUB#
Miyao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sulvar is just riding it out for now. Miyao eventually gives up the hold.
Sulvar is pressing down on Miyao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Miyao is proving a slippery customer.
Sulvar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Miyao tries to pass.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
Sulvar is pulling down on Miyao's head to control his posture.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sulvar.#T10#
Sulvar is trying to control the position but Miyao postures up.
Sulvar has his hands on Miyao's head, controlling the position.
Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
Sulvar has Miyao pulled in close to control his posture.
Miyao looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar trying to control the position.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
Sulvar controlling the position.#T11#
Sulvar controls Miyao momentarily but Miyao frees himself.
Miyao trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Miyao is proving a slippery customer.
Sulvar has his hands on Miyao's head, controlling the position.
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Miyao trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar looking to control.
Miyao looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar controls Miyao momentarily but Miyao frees himself. #T12#
Miyao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyao looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yet more stalling tactics from Sulvar.
Miyao looking to pass the guard.
Miyao is working hard here to advance position.
Miyao being controlled here momentarily.
Sulvar controls Miyao momentarily but Miyao frees himself. #T13#
Sulvar managing to control the position.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar is trying to keep Miyao in close.
Miyao is fighting to break Sulvar's control of his arms but Sulvar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Miyao tries to pass.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully. #T14#
Miyao is really struggling to control Sulvar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sulvar pulls Miyao in to control the position.
Sulvar is trying to keep Miyao in close.
Miyao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sulvar's guard. #SUB#
Miyao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sulvar trying to control but Miyao postures up.
Miyao perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sulvar trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar is controlling Miyao's trapped leg to prevent Miyao from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyao takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Joao Miyao 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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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 9 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Nano Grippy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Grippy. No joy for Koks on that attempt.
Grippy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Koks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grippy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Koks with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Grippy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grippy. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (0) vs (2) Grippy
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Koks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grippy is one step ahead there.
Grippy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Koks controls Grippy momentarily but Grippy frees himself.
Grippy trying to control but Koks is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Koks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grippy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koks wants to sweep here but Grippy controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Grippy looking to pass the guard.
Grippy preventing the sweep.
Koks keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully.
Grippy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Koks has his foot on Grippy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grippy works his way back into a safe position though.
Koks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (2) vs (2) Grippy
Koks pushing down on Grippy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Koks is looking to advance position but Grippy won't allow it.
Grippy is looking to improve his position.
Koks is looking to take a break and control but Grippy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grippy wants to get back to full guard.
Koks wants to control but Grippy is keeping him busy. #T3#
Grippy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Koks trying to control but Grippy is working from the bottom.
Koks advances to half guard.
Grippy wants to get back to full guard.
Grippy won't allow Koks to pass to mount.
Grippy is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Koks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Grippy looking for submissions off his back.
Koks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Koks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grippy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Koks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Grippy! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (5) vs (2) Grippy#SUB#
Koks working for a submission but Grippy is keeping him at bay.
Grippy working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Koks with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koks trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Grippy is looking to improve his position but Koks isn't that keen on the idea.
Grippy is squirming around, avoiding Koks's attempts to control the action.
Grippy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grippy wants to hold on but Koks pushes him away.#SUB#
Koks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Grippy has worked his arm free - good work by Grippy!
Koks trying to control the action but Grippy is working from the bottom. #T7#
Grippy is looking to regain half guard here but Koks keeps moving and retains side control.
Koks trying to control the action but Grippy is working from the bottom.
Koks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Grippy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (7) vs (2) Grippy#SUB#
Koks jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Grippy is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Grippy and Koks has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Koks trying to control the action but Grippy is working from the bottom. #T8#
Koks is staying tight to Grippy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Grippy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (7) vs (4) Grippy
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Koks is defending well.
Koks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Koks.
Grippy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Grippy trying to move into half guard but instead Koks has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (9) vs (4) Grippy
Koks passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (12) vs (4) Grippy
Grippy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (14) vs (4) Grippy
Koks tries to take his opponent's back but Grippy turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Koks (14) vs (6) Grippy
Koks keeping moving, preventing Grippy from controlling successfully. #T10#
Koks looking to control.
Grippy passes Koks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koks is looking to improve his position.
Grippy trying to mount his opponent but Koks defends it.
Koks is looking for a sweep. Grippy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Koks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grippy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grippy's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koks (18) vs (6) Grippy
Grippy tries to roll but Koks sticks to his back.
Grippy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Koks is persistently looking for the submission but Grippy is defending it well.
#SUB#
Koks is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T12##SUB#
Koks working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Koks has the hooks in. Grippy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Grippy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Grippy moves into full guard.
Koks wants to control from the top but Grippy keeps moving. #T13##SUB2#
Grippy has his feet on Koks's thighs here. He's pushed Koks off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Koks screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nano Grippy!
Nano Grippy is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Nano Grippy 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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