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Event:
CFC CG 713
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 56 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 36 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mondragon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mondragon (4) vs (0) Anatta
Anatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mondragon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anatta, who protects the arm well.
A lull in the action here.
Anatta is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Anatta looking for subs from the bottom but Mondragon mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (7) vs (0) Anatta
Anatta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mondragon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Anatta regains half guard.#SUB2#
Anatta has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mondragon escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mondragon! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (10) vs (0) Anatta
Mondragon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Anatta tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anatta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but Anatta defending well. #T3#
Mondragon works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (13) vs (0) Anatta
Anatta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anatta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mondragon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anatta tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Anatta with the active half guard here but Mondragon passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (16) vs (0) Anatta
Mondragon slows the pace down. #T4#
Anatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anatta is trying to escape the position but Mondragon is controlling the position.
Anatta is looking to reverse the position.
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Anatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anatta sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but Anatta defending well. #SUB2#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mondragon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Anatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anatta manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Anatta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mondragon passes into half guard.
#T6##SUB2#
Anatta looking for subs from the bottom but Mondragon mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (19) vs (0) Anatta
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mondragon prevents Anatta from getting the reversal.
Mondragon content just to control the position here.
Mondragon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Anatta is holding on tight.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Anatta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mondragon controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Anatta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mondragon trying to control but Anatta is having none of it.
Anatta regains half guard.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T8##SUB2#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mondragon stalling.
Anatta tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Mondragon moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Anatta. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (22) vs (0) Anatta
Anatta is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Anatta being controlled for a moment.
Anatta regains half guard.
Mondragon content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Mondragon moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Anatta. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (25) vs (0) Anatta
Anatta tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position. #T10#
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anatta keeps working.
Anatta tries to buck Mondragon off but Mondragon is having none of it.
Anatta is trying to escape the position but Mondragon is controlling the position.
Anatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Anatta manages to get back to half guard.
Mondragon is trying to control the action in half guard but Anatta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mondragon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Anatta looking for submissions off his back.
Mondragon slows the pace down in half guard. #T11##SUB2#
Anatta looking for subs from the bottom but Mondragon mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (28) vs (0) Anatta
Anatta can't escape the position.
Mondragon controlling from the full mount.
Anatta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anatta is looking to escape.
Anatta prevents Mondragon from taking his back.#T12#
Anatta tries to reverse the position but Mondragon maintains control.
Mondragon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Anatta to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (31) vs (0) Anatta
You can see the frustration on Anatta's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Anatta looks winded!
Mondragon controls the position.#T13#
Anatta is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Anatta is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Anatta defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mondragon's arms.
Anatta is trying to break free.
Mondragon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T14#
Mondragon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mondragon is hanging on to Anatta's back as he tries to escape.
Anatta rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Anatta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily.
Mondragon stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 31 to 0.
Esteban Mondragon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG Birthday Bash
Date: Nov 30, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 55 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 36 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Mondragon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Anatta is trying to defend but Mondragon 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: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Mondragon is tapping! Great win for Anatta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shanti Anatta! |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 126 wins and 82 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 55 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondragon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Diesel as Mondragon shoots in.
Mondragon fails to land the takedown.
Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Mondragon.#TD2#
Mondragon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Diesel pulls Mondragon in to control the position.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mondragon stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position. #T1#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass. #T2#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Diesel 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: Diesel (2) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Mondragon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (2) vs (6) Mondragon#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for the RNC.
Mondragon controlling the position well here. Diesel rolled but Mondragon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Let's hope that Mondragon has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Diesel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Diesel staying busy and making it hard for Mondragon to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Mondragon working for the choke. #T5#
Diesel trying to control the position but Mondragon manages to sink in the hooks.
Mondragon controlling from the back.
Diesel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mondragon's guard. Nice work there by Diesel.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (6) Mondragon
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Mondragon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mondragon has Diesel pulled in close to control his posture.
Diesel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mondragon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (8) Mondragon
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T7#
Diesel is pulling down on Mondragon's head to control his posture.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (6) vs (8) Mondragon
Mondragon managing to control the position. #T8#
Diesel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Mondragon looking to control.
#T9#
Mondragon trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Diesel sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Mondragon doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Diesel paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Mondragon - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Esteban Mondragon!
Esteban Mondragon is the new light heavyweight champion!
Esteban Mondragon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 3 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 55 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vakhvakhishvili darts in looking for a takedown but Mondragon gets double underhooks and turns Vakhvakhishvili into the cage.
Mondragon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vakhvakhishvili goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mondragon prevents it.
Mondragon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valeri Vakhvakhishvili. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mondragon is trying to trip Vakhvakhishvili. He has hold of a leg but Vakhvakhishvili is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mondragon persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vakhvakhishvili (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon postures up.
Vakhvakhishvili looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLCADEMY. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Vakhvakhishvili holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
Mondragon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Mondragon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vakhvakhishvili (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Vakhvakhishvili is being controlled here.
You can see the frustration on Vakhvakhishvili's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to improve position but can't.
Mondragon working away.
You can see the frustration on Vakhvakhishvili's face as Mondragon controls the position. #T3#
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vakhvakhishvili keeps working. #T4#
Vakhvakhishvili is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vakhvakhishvili looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon controls the position.
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to control Mondragon's posture but Mondragon avoids it. #T5#
Vakhvakhishvili tries to improve position but can't.
Mondragon taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon takes a little break here. Vakhvakhishvili wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position. #T7#
Vakhvakhishvili is holding Mondragon down, trying to stall.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to buck Mondragon off but Mondragon is having none of it.
Vakhvakhishvili is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vakhvakhishvili has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mondragon is working away from the top position though.
Vakhvakhishvili keeping hold of Mondragon's head, controlling as best he can. #T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Mondragon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but Vakhvakhishvili defending well.
Vakhvakhishvili is trying to control but Mondragon manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vakhvakhishvili (0) vs (8) Mondragon
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mondragon avoids the attempt from Vakhvakhishvili to control.#T10#
Mondragon controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Mondragon 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.
Mondragon looking to control but Vakhvakhishvili is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondragon moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Vakhvakhishvili (0) vs (11) Mondragon#T11#
Vakhvakhishvili wants to control his opponent's hands but Mondragon gets his hands free.
Mondragon is riding his opponent, not letting Vakhvakhishvili buck him off.
Vakhvakhishvili tries to escape but Mondragon has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mondragon controlling the positon.
Vakhvakhishvili can't escape the position.
What can Vakhvakhishvili do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mondragon keeps control of the position as Vakhvakhishvili tries to break free.
#T13#
Mondragon controlling from the back.#T14#
Vakhvakhishvili turns into Mondragon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vakhvakhishvili (2) vs (11) Mondragon
Mondragon wants to sweep here but Vakhvakhishvili controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vakhvakhishvili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vakhvakhishvili postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 11 to 2.
Esteban Mondragon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 37 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 55 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mondragon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jiurgite's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLCADEMY. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is looking to advance position but Jiurgite won't allow it.
Well, if Mondragon 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.
#T1#
It looks like Mondragon 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.
Jiurgite manages to get to full guard.
Jiurgite wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Mondragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jiurgite trying to keep a closed guard but Mondragon is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jiurgite holds on and takes a little breather.
Jiurgite keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass.
Mondragon controlling from the top position.
Mondragon is fighting to break Jiurgite's control of his arms but Jiurgite is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Jiurgite looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Mondragon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jiurgite seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mondragon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jiurgite has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T6#
Jiurgite is controlling Mondragon's posture.
Mondragon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Mondragon 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.
Jiurgite trying to control the position here. #T7#
Jiurgite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jiurgite is trying to control the position but Mondragon postures up.
Jiurgite seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Jiurgite controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Mondragon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jiurgite has control of Mondragon's left arm, preventing Mondragon from doing any damage.
Mondragon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T9#
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Jiurgite is keeping the position.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but instead Mondragon has moved into half guard.
Jiurgite is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Mondragon is controlling the pace.
Jiurgite trying to get back to full guard but Mondragon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Jiurgite wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.#T11#
Jiurgite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Jiurgite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon controlling from the full mount.
Mondragon tries to control but Jiurgite wriggling away.
Mondragon looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Jiurgite wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Jiurgite is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mondragon content just to control the position here.
Jiurgite is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Jiurgite reaches up to try and control the position but Mondragon seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jiurgite rolls and tries to escape and now Mondragon has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (0) vs (8) Mondragon
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Jiurgite can't escape the position.
Mondragon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jiurgite.
Jiurgite is really stuck here.
#T14#
Mondragon is not going to allow Jiurgite to sit and survive in this position.
Jiurgite tries to break free.
Jiurgite is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 55 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 72 wins and 37 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Clubber gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mondragon to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Clubber
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Mondragon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mondragon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clubber is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there. #T1#
Mondragon being controlled here momentarily.
Clubber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Clubber is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Clubber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Clubber being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clubber looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mondragon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mondragon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clubber is in trouble now - Mondragon has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Clubber
Mondragon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Clubber is holding on tight.
#T3#
Mondragon controlling his opponent.
Clubber is working to get back to half guard.
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clubber tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.
Clubber stops Mondragon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4#
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Clubber is trying desperately to improve position.
Mondragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mondragon content just to control the position here. #T5#
Clubber tries to lock up and control but Mondragon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mondragon content just to control the position here.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Clubber is squirming around nicely.
Clubber 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: Mondragon (5) vs (2) Clubber
Mondragon 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.
Mondragon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Mondragon managing to control the position.
Mondragon is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Mondragon 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.#T7#
Mondragon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.
Mondragon looking to control.
#T8#
Clubber stays in close to Mondragon's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mondragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clubber content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Clubber is proving a slippery customer.
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clubber preventing the sweep. #T10#
Clubber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mondragon 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.
Mondragon pulls Clubber in close to his closed guard and prevents Clubber from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clubber showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11##SUB#
Mondragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Clubber is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Let's hope that Clubber 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.
Mondragon is pulling down on Clubber's head to control his posture. #T12#
Clubber won't allow Mondragon to sweep him here.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
#T13#
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon 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.
Clubber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Clubber slips nicely into half guard.
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mondragon wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon wants to control the action here but instead Clubber manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (5) Clubber
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mondragon gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
A very excited looking Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 55 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 22 losses; Shane Goble!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mondragon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Goble
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goble pulls Mondragon in close to his closed guard and prevents Mondragon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mondragon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Goble is keeping the position.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Goble controlling Mondragon's posture.
Mondragon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Goble keeps moving.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goble has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Goble is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Goble keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass.
Mondragon controlling from the top position. #T3#
Mondragon trying to control but Goble is working from the bottom.
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Goble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goble has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mondragon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Goble
Goble struggling a bit here.#T4#
Mondragon is staying tight to Goble's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Goble is trying to control Mondragon's posture but Mondragon avoids it.
Goble tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mondragon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Goble felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mondragon taking a breather here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Who's going to make the next move?
Goble is looking to regain half guard here but Mondragon keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Mondragon trying to control the position but Goble is working away.
Mondragon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goble is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Goble is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mondragon controlling from side mount.
Mondragon trying to control the action but Goble is working from the bottom. #T7#
Mondragon just content to control the position.
Mondragon wants to control but Goble is keeping him busy.
Goble is trying to control Mondragon's posture but Mondragon avoids it. #T8##SUB#
Mondragon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Goble rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mondragon's guard! Nice work there by Goble! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (5) vs (2) Goble
Goble looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mondragon pulls Goble in close to his closed guard and prevents Goble from doing any damage or advancing position.#T9#
Mondragon controls Goble momentarily but Goble frees himself.
Mondragon has Goble pulled in close to control his posture.
Goble trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goble trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Goble postures up.
Goble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
It looks like Goble 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.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Goble postures up.
Goble is fighting to break Mondragon's control of his arms but Mondragon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Mondragon controls Goble momentarily but Goble frees himself. #SUB#
Goble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mondragon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goble has managed to get both his arms back between Mondragon's legs - danger averted.
Goble 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. #T12#
Goble tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Mondragon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Goble is now in half guard.
Goble stalling.
Goble is pressing down on Mondragon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mondragon is holding on for now. #T13#
Mondragon has his hands clasped together around Goble's back. He's all about the action.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Goble is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goble trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
Goble stalling. #SUB#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Mondragon gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon wants to control the position but Goble says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Our winner, Esteban Mondragon, 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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Event:
CFC CG NY 6
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 63 losses; Gaston Juncker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 54 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Juncker gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Juncker (4) vs (0) Mondragon
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mondragon prevents Juncker from improving position.
Juncker controls the position.
Mondragon is not content to let Juncker control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Mondragon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Juncker's best efforts.
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Juncker sits in half guard.
Juncker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLCADEMY. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Juncker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Juncker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mondragon wants to get back to full guard.
Juncker passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Juncker (7) vs (0) Mondragon
Juncker trying to control the position but Mondragon is working away. #T3#
Mondragon struggling a bit here.
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mondragon is trying to control Juncker's posture but Juncker avoids it.
Mondragon stops Juncker from passing to mount. #T4#
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom here.
Mondragon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Juncker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Juncker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mondragon's legs. #T5#
Juncker trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Juncker taking a breather here.
Mondragon stops Juncker from passing to mount.
A control attempt from Mondragon but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Juncker (9) vs (0) Mondragon#T6#
Juncker fails to move to back control.
Juncker controlling the pace for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Juncker avoids the attempt from Mondragon to control.#T7#
Mondragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mondragon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Juncker controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juncker looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Juncker controlling from the full mount.
Juncker avoids the attempt from Mondragon to control.
Mondragon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mondragon has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Juncker's lack of action.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Juncker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Juncker has control of the leg.
Juncker controlling the action here.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Mondragon trying to hold on to Juncker's head to control him but Juncker postures up.
Still in half guard, Juncker seems content to control.
Mondragon regains full guard. Nicely done. #T11#
Mondragon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mondragon is still trying to improve position.
Juncker trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juncker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mondragon looking for a sweep. Not yet Mondragon, not yet. #T12#
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Juncker controls the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondragon holds on and takes a little breather. #T13#
Juncker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Juncker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon is adopting a defensive guard.
Mondragon is trying to hold Juncker in close to prevent damage but Juncker has managed to pass into half guard.
#T14#
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Juncker wants to free his trapped foot but Mondragon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Juncker keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon is controlling Juncker's trapped leg to prevent Juncker from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juncker takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
A relieved looking Gaston Juncker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 5
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Bernardo Belmiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 53 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Belmiro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Belmiro (4) vs (0) Mondragon#SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mondragon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mondragon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mondragon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Belmiro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mondragon sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondragon is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Belmiro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mondragon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mondragon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mondragon.#T1##SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Belmiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belmiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Belmiro drops back looking for a leg! Mondragon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mondragon manages to kick Belmiro off! Belmiro jumps back into Mondragon's guard. #SUB2#
Belmiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mondragon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belmiro has managed to get both his arms back between Mondragon's legs - danger averted.
Mondragon 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.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Belmiro stands and throws Mondragon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Belmiro (7) vs (0) Mondragon#SUB#
Belmiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mondragon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Belmiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mondragon, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Belmiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mondragon is looking to regain half guard here but Belmiro keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Belmiro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mondragon has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Belmiro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mondragon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Belmiro tries for a kimura but Mondragon is defending well. #SUB#
Belmiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Belmiro is trying to get an arm triangle but Mondragon is defending well.
Mondragon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Belmiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Belmiro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mondragon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Belmiro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mondragon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Mondragon keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Belmiro has hold of Mondragon's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mondragon tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Belmiro cranks the arm and Mondragon screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mondragon, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bernardo Belmiro! |
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Event:
CFC CG 39
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 53 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ispa Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Perkele closes the distance and clinches up with Mondragon, looking for a takedown. Perkele pushes Mondragon against the cage but Mondragon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Perkele shoots in and drives through. Mondragon sprawls well.
Perkele shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mondragon as he avoids it easily.
Esteban Mondragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ispa Perkele.
Nice takedown defense from Mondragon. No joy for Perkele on that attempt. #TD#
Mondragon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mondragon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mondragon (4) vs (0) Perkele#SUB#
Mondragon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Mondragon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Mondragon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Mondragon is trying to get an arm triangle but Perkele is defending well. #SUB#
Mondragon is trying to get an arm triangle but Perkele is defending well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Perkele has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB#
Mondragon is trying to get an arm triangle but Perkele is defending well. #SUB#
Mondragon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Mondragon is trying to get an arm triangle but Perkele is defending well.
Perkele tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Perkele manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mondragon's best efforts.#SUB#
Mondragon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Perkele sees it coming and defends easily.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Perkele is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Perkele defends it well. #T2##SUB#
Mondragon is working for a submission of some sort.
Mondragon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Perkele! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (7) vs (0) Perkele
Perkele tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Mondragon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Mondragon working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Perkele turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mondragon off and cradles Perkele's limp body as Mondragon celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Esteban Mondragon!
An out of breath Esteban Mondragon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ispa Perkele was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the gym I guess.'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 36
Date: Aug 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 52 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 19 losses; Cicero Verus!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Verus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Mondragon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Verus on his heels. He'll look to pass Verus's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Verus#SUB#
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Verus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Verus manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Verus's guard. #SUB#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mondragon looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Verus is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mondragon rolls with it to try and escape but Verus cranks on the arm and Mondragon is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cicero Verus!
In his post fight interview, Cicero Verus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CFC CG 31
Date: Aug 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 51 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Mondragon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mondragon lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Mcgillicutty 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.
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Mcgillicutty 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mondragon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mcgillicutty manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mondragon has Mcgillicutty in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (2) Mondragon#SUB2#
Mondragon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcgillicutty is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Mondragon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mcgillicutty escapes and throws Mondragon's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (5) vs (2) Mondragon#T1#
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon is trying to escape the position but Mcgillicutty is controlling the position.
Mcgillicutty'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.
Mcgillicutty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working.
Mondragon tries to buck Mcgillicutty off but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon trying to remain calm as Mcgillicutty controls from the top position.#T2#
Mondragon tries to bench press Mcgillicutty off him but Mcgillicutty keeps the position.
Mondragon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mcgillicutty's best efforts.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.
Mondragon gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mondragon has an active guard here but Mcgillicutty has managed to pass into half guard.
Mondragon manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Mcgillicutty wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Mondragon has his foot on Mcgillicutty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcgillicutty works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a triangle here but Mcgillicutty uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (8) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon is looking to regain half guard here but Mcgillicutty keeps moving and retains side control.
Mondragon sneaks back into half guard.
Mcgillicutty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Mondragon has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mcgillicutty escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mcgillicutty! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (11) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.
Mondragon is trying to get back to full guard.
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Mcgillicutty sits in half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily.
Mcgillicutty keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (14) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (17) vs (2) Mondragon
Mcgillicutty is hanging on to Mondragon's back as he tries to escape.
Mcgillicutty is looking to control Mondragon but Mondragon is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T6#
Mcgillicutty really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mondragon.
Mondragon tries to roll but Mcgillicutty sticks to his back.
Mcgillicutty controlling from the back.
Mondragon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mondragon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mcgillicutty's guard. Nice work there by Mondragon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (17) vs (4) Mondragon
Mcgillicutty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mondragon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (19) vs (4) Mondragon#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a triangle here but Mcgillicutty uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (22) vs (4) Mondragon
Mcgillicutty trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mondragon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcgillicutty content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mondragon is looking to reverse the position.
Mondragon keeps trying to improve his position.
Mondragon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mcgillicutty sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mcgillicutty pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (25) vs (4) Mondragon#T8#
Mcgillicutty tries to control but Mondragon wriggling away.
Mondragon regains half guard.#SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcgillicutty prevents Mondragon from improving his position.#SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mondragon is just riding it out for now. Mcgillicutty eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.
Mondragon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mcgillicutty slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty defends easily.
#T10##SUB2#
Mondragon working for a triangle but Mcgillicutty defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Mondragon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcgillicutty defends it easily.
Mcgillicutty works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mcgillicutty wants to take a breather but Mondragon is having none of it. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mcgillicutty in particular looking to stall.#T11#
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcgillicutty content to control rather than advance.
Mcgillicutty has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Mcgillicutty, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mondragon defends it well. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Mcgillicutty trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Mcgillicutty, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcgillicutty passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mondragon! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (28) vs (4) Mondragon
Mcgillicutty looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Mcgillicutty prevents Mondragon from getting the reversal.
Mcgillicutty takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mondragon regains half guard.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mondragon is just riding it out for now. Mcgillicutty eventually gives up the hold.
Mcgillicutty controlling the pace. #T14##SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty wants to work for an arm triangle but Mondragon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mcgillicutty content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mcgillicutty takes the fight on points by 28 to 4.
Paddy Mcgillicutty bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CFC CG 28
Date: Jul 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 51 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 41 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondragon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.#TD#
Mondragon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mondragon showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Cruz#SUB#
Mondragon maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cruz could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mondragon has cracked it and Cruz is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mondragon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Esteban Mondragon!
An out of breath Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CFC CG 26
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 51 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vakhvakhishvili looks for a takedown but Mondragon sprawls well.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mondragon. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mondragon (4) vs (0) Vakhvakhishvili#SUB#
Mondragon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mondragon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vakhvakhishvili has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vakhvakhishvili sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura but Vakhvakhishvili is defending well.
#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura but Vakhvakhishvili is defending well.
#SUB#
Mondragon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vakhvakhishvili sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vakhvakhishvili is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold.
Vakhvakhishvili moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mondragon 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#
Vakhvakhishvili throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Vakhvakhishvili is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vakhvakhishvili manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Vakhvakhishvili's guard. #T2##SUB#
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Vakhvakhishvili is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vakhvakhishvili manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Vakhvakhishvili's guard. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vakhvakhishvili is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mondragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mondragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vakhvakhishvili has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondragon has managed to get both his arms back between Vakhvakhishvili's legs - danger averted.
Mondragon works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vakhvakhishvili has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vakhvakhishvili works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mondragon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mondragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vakhvakhishvili keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
We've been informed that Vakhvakhishvili has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Vakhvakhishvili is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mondragon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Mondragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mondragon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (7) vs (0) Vakhvakhishvili
Vakhvakhishvili is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying to get an arm triangle but Vakhvakhishvili is defending well.
Vakhvakhishvili manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vakhvakhishvili is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
#T5##SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vakhvakhishvili has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mondragon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mondragon 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.
#T6##SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
#SUB#
Mondragon is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vakhvakhishvili has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mondragon 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.
#T7##SUB#
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Vakhvakhishvili is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mondragon wants to work for an arm triangle but Vakhvakhishvili is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura here.
#T8##SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vakhvakhishvili has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but Vakhvakhishvili is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mondragon to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mondragon seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mondragon wants to work for an arm triangle but Vakhvakhishvili is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Mondragon is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Mondragon 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.
Mondragon is breathing heavily.#T9##SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions off his back.
Vakhvakhishvili regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Mondragon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mondragon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (10) vs (0) Vakhvakhishvili#SUB#
Mondragon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vakhvakhishvili, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Mondragon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mondragon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T10##SUB#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vakhvakhishvili has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vakhvakhishvili manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mondragon's best efforts.#SUB#
Mondragon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vakhvakhishvili doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mondragon. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions off his back.
Mondragon prevents Vakhvakhishvili from improving his position.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mondragon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vakhvakhishvili sees it coming and defends easily.#T11##SUB#
Mondragon seems to be working for a kimura but Vakhvakhishvili defends the submission attempt.
Mondragon is looking to advance position but Vakhvakhishvili won't allow it. #SUB#
Mondragon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vakhvakhishvili doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mondragon. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vakhvakhishvili is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold.
Vakhvakhishvili is looking to improve his position.
#T12##SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mondragon is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura but Vakhvakhishvili is defending well.
#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vakhvakhishvili has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Vakhvakhishvili is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
#T13#
Vakhvakhishvili slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mondragon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Vakhvakhishvili is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vakhvakhishvili manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Vakhvakhishvili's guard. #SUB#
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Vakhvakhishvili is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vakhvakhishvili manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Vakhvakhishvili's guard. #SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.#T14##SUB#
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Vakhvakhishvili is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vakhvakhishvili manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Vakhvakhishvili's guard. #SUB#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mondragon pushes down on Vakhvakhishvili's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Vakhvakhishvili looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mondragon wants to work for an arm triangle but Vakhvakhishvili is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Esteban Mondragon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 24
Date: Jul 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 50 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mondragon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcgillicutty on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcgillicutty's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (0) vs (2) Mondragon
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mcgillicutty holds on and takes a little breather.
Mcgillicutty seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgillicutty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mondragon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mcgillicutty is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mcgillicutty has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (2) Mondragon#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mcgillicutty defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mondragon working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mcgillicutty has passed into half guard!
#T1#
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Mondragon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.
Mondragon won't allow Mcgillicutty to pass to mount.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mondragon with the active half guard here but Mcgillicutty passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (5) vs (2) Mondragon
Mcgillicutty controlling the position. #T2#
Mondragon is not content to let Mcgillicutty control the position.
Mondragon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.
Mcgillicutty wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is defending well. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for a kimura from the bottom but Mcgillicutty passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (8) vs (2) Mondragon
Mcgillicutty is staying tight to Mondragon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mondragon is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Mondragon is not content to let Mcgillicutty control the position.
Mcgillicutty controlling the position from side mount.
Mondragon sneaks back into half guard.
Mcgillicutty controlling the action here.
Mcgillicutty is trying to control the action in half guard but Mondragon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4##SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for subs from the bottom but Mcgillicutty mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (11) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Mcgillicutty manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mondragon to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mcgillicutty (14) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon tries to escape but Mcgillicutty has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Mondragon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mcgillicutty is trying to stick to Mondragon's back but Mondragon is turning into Mcgillicutty. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mcgillicutty's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mondragon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (14) vs (4) Mondragon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mondragon has gone for a leg lock! Mcgillicutty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (16) vs (4) Mondragon
Mcgillicutty 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.
Mcgillicutty wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mondragon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcgillicutty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcgillicutty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6##SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a triangle but Mcgillicutty pushes his legs off easily.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Mcgillicutty from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mondragon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcgillicutty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcgillicutty sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Mondragon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcgillicutty defends it easily.
Mondragon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mcgillicutty manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (16) vs (6) Mondragon#T7#
Mondragon postures up.
#SUB2#
Mondragon has gone for a leg lock! Mcgillicutty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (18) vs (6) Mondragon#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mcgillicutty passes into half guard.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Mcgillicutty, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mcgillicutty controlling the pace.
Mcgillicutty trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8##SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mondragon has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Mcgillicutty escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Mcgillicutty! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (21) vs (6) Mondragon
Mcgillicutty controlling the position.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.#T9##SUB#
Mcgillicutty is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mondragon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mondragon is trying to escape the position but Mcgillicutty is controlling the position.
Mondragon tries to buck Mcgillicutty off but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
Mcgillicutty controls the position.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mcgillicutty controlling the position.
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
Mcgillicutty taking a breather here.
Mcgillicutty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working.
Mondragon tries to buck Mcgillicutty off but Mcgillicutty is having none of it.
Mondragon manages to get back to half guard.
Mcgillicutty is trying to control the action in half guard but Mondragon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mondragon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11#
Mcgillicutty is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mcgillicutty'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.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for subs from the bottom but Mcgillicutty mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (24) vs (6) Mondragon#T12#
Mondragon sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily.
Mondragon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mcgillicutty not doing much here.
Mcgillicutty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Mcgillicutty, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13##SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.
Mcgillicutty is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mcgillicutty is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mondragon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mcgillicutty. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for subs from the bottom but Mcgillicutty mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mcgillicutty (27) vs (6) Mondragon
Mondragon working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
Mondragon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mcgillicutty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mcgillicutty stalling.
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Mcgillicutty sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mcgillicutty pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mcgillicutty takes the fight on points by 27 to 6.
Paddy Mcgillicutty was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CFC CG 20
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 48 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 49 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alopodis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mondragon.
Mondragon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Alopodis. No joy for Mondragon on that attempt.
Alopodis feinted with a counter takedown.
Ceph Alopodis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Mondragon.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mondragon is defended easily by Alopodis.#TD2#
Mondragon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Mondragon#SUB#
Alopodis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mondragon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mondragon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Alopodis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Alopodis is looking to reverse the position.
Alopodis's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Mondragon tries for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well. #SUB2#
Mondragon tries for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mondragon is trying to get an arm triangle but Alopodis is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Mondragon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mondragon wants to pass to mount but Alopodis is defending the position. #SUB#
Alopodis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alopodis has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Alopodis is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mondragon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alopodis sees it coming and defends easily.#T4##SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura but Alopodis is defending well.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Alopodis's guard. #SUB2#
Mondragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.#T5##SUB2#
Mondragon 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#
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Alopodis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alopodis manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Alopodis's guard. #SUB#
Alopodis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mondragon preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Alopodis is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mondragon rolls with it to try and escape but Alopodis cranks on the arm and Mondragon is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ceph Alopodis!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ceph Alopodis thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CFC CG 16.5
Date: Jun 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Dodge Schotel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 49 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schotel leaves Mondragon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schotel fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Mondragon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schotel did well to prevent Mondragon getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schotel (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Schotel is defending well. #SUB#
Schotel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mondragon has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Schotel defend it? Mondragon steps over the head and cranks it - Schotel is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mondragon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Esteban Mondragon!
A very excited looking Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CFC CG 15.5
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 49 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Valeri Vakhvakhishvili!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vakhvakhishvili shoots in and drives through. Mondragon sprawls well.
Mondragon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vakhvakhishvili has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD2#
Vakhvakhishvili throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mondragon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vakhvakhishvili is in Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Vakhvakhishvili#SUB#
Mondragon is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Vakhvakhishvili has his hands clasped together but Mondragon extends and breaks Vakhvakhishvili's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mondragon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Esteban Mondragon!
Our winner, Esteban Mondragon, 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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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 48 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mondragon goes for a double leg but Borgia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Borgia continues to drive forward.#TD#
Mondragon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Borgia clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mondragon (4) vs (0) Borgia
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mondragon not allowing Borgia to control his hands.
Mondragon doesn't have the hooks in and Borgia manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (4) vs (2) Borgia
Mondragon is pulling down on Borgia's head. It's preventing any offense from Borgia, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Mondragon controlling the position.
Mondragon looking for a sweep. Not yet Mondragon, not yet.
Borgia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borgia looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB#
Borgia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mondragon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borgia has managed to get both his arms back between Mondragon's legs - danger averted.
Mondragon seems keen to control Borgia's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Borgia is proving a slippery customer.
Borgia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Mondragon controls Borgia momentarily but Borgia frees himself.
Borgia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mondragon's guard. #SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mondragon still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mondragon has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (8) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mondragon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working.
Borgia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mondragon off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (8) vs (6) Borgia
Mondragon tries to roll but Borgia sticks to his back.
Mondragon staying busy and making it hard for Borgia to control.
Mondragon rolls, trying to escape but Borgia keeps control of the position.
Borgia is riding his opponent, not letting Mondragon buck him off. #T5#
Borgia trying to control momentarily.
Borgia controlling well, preventing Mondragon from escaping the position.
Borgia gets his hands free as Mondragon looks to control.
Borgia is hanging on to Mondragon's back as he tries to escape.
Borgia avoiding Mondragon 's attempts to control his hands. #T6#
Mondragon is keeping busy.
Borgia biding his time, controlling Mondragon.
Mondragon prevents Borgia from getting a body triangle.#T7#
Mondragon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Borgia not allowing Mondragon to control his hands.
Borgia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mondragon doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Borgia is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mondragon is defending well though. Borgia let's go of the attempt for now.
Borgia is not going to allow Mondragon to sit and survive in this position. #T8#
Borgia is looking to control Mondragon but Mondragon is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Borgia looking for the choke but no joy.
Mondragon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Borgia.
#T9#
Borgia controls the position.
Mondragon tries to roll but Borgia sticks to his back.
Borgia has good solid back control here.
Borgia controlling well, preventing Mondragon from escaping the position.
Mondragon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Borgia.
#T10##SUB2#
Borgia tightening his grip on Mondragon, looking for the choke.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mondragon trying to control the position but Borgia manages to sink in the hooks.
Borgia controlling the position well here. Mondragon rolled but Borgia kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Mondragon defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Borgia's arms. #T11#
Mondragon tries to roll but Borgia sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mondragon is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Borgia gets his way!
Borgia trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mondragon doesn't escape. #T12#
Mondragon staying busy and making it hard for Borgia to control.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mondragon trying to control the hands but Borgia won't let him.
Mondragon breaks Borgia's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (10) vs (6) Borgia#T13#
Borgia is trying to control the position but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondragon won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
Borgia keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass.
Mondragon looking to sit in guard and control but Borgia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (10) vs (8) Borgia#T14#
Borgia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mondragon working a defensive guard but Borgia manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (10) vs (11) Borgia
Borgia controlling the position.
Borgia trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 11 to 10.
In his post fight interview, Cesare Borgia started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Nori Voluspa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 48 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Ron Honeybunn.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondragon shoots in for a takedown but Voluspa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Voluspa shoots in but Mondragon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Voluspa shoots in for a double leg but Mondragon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Voluspa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Voluspa tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nori Voluspa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voluspa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mondragon is pressed up against the cage. Voluspa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mondragon down to the mat. Mondragon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Voluspa moves into range and clinches up with Mondragon.
Mondragon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Voluspa pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Mondragon tries to sprawl but Voluspa drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Voluspa (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon is staying active underneath Voluspa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mondragon is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Voluspa sits in half guard.
Mondragon keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Voluspa seems to be working for a kimura but Mondragon defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB#
Voluspa seems to be working for a kimura but Mondragon defends the submission attempt.
Voluspa prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Mondragon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mondragon is trying to get back to full guard.
Mondragon keeping control of the position.
Mondragon wants to control but Voluspa is keeping busy.
#T2#
Mondragon controlling the position well. #SUB#
Voluspa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mondragon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Voluspa is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Voluspa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mondragon is just riding it out for now. Voluspa eventually gives up the hold.
Voluspa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mondragon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
Voluspa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mondragon sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Voluspa seems to be working for a kimura but Mondragon defends the submission attempt.
Voluspa is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Voluspa has control of the leg.
We've been hearing that Voluspa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Voluspa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Voluspa seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB#
Voluspa seems to be looking for submissions.
Mondragon wants to control but Voluspa is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Voluspa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mondragon has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Voluspa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Voluspa is working for a kimura but Mondragon is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Voluspa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5#
Voluspa wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is defending well.
Mondragon works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Voluspa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mondragon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Voluspa has Mondragon in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Voluspa (2) vs (2) Mondragon#SUB#
Mondragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Voluspa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondragon has managed to get both his arms back between Voluspa's legs - danger averted.
Mondragon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Voluspa is looking for a triangle here but Mondragon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Voluspa (2) vs (5) Mondragon#T6#
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Voluspa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Voluspa is trying to control Mondragon's posture but Mondragon avoids it.
Mondragon controls the position.
Voluspa is looking for a sweep.
Voluspa regains half guard.
Mondragon is taking a breather. Voluspa 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.#T7#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Voluspa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Voluspa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily.
Voluspa is looking to get back to full guard here but Mondragon has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Voluspa (2) vs (8) Mondragon
Voluspa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mondragon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Voluspa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mondragon stalling. #SUB2#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura but Voluspa is defending well.
#T8#
Voluspa tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Voluspa is trying to maintain the position but Mondragon is very close to passing his half guard.
Voluspa tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Voluspa is working hard here to advance position.
Mondragon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Voluspa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Voluspa is pressing down on Mondragon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondragon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9##SUB#
Voluspa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mondragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mondragon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mondragon trying to control but Voluspa is working from the bottom.
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Voluspa looking for a guillotine here but Mondragon defends easily.
Voluspa keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully. #T10#
Voluspa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Voluspa keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon controlling from the top position.
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Voluspa.
Mondragon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Voluspa (2) vs (11) Mondragon
You can see the frustration on Voluspa's face as Mondragon controls the position.
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Voluspa keeps working.
Voluspa is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Voluspa struggling a bit here.
Voluspa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Voluspa is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Voluspa is looking to reverse the position.
Voluspa holds on to Mondragon's head and controls the position momentarily.
Voluspa is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Mondragon takes a little break here. Voluspa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Voluspa tries to improve position but can't.
Mondragon trying to control the position but Voluspa is working away.
Voluspa struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Voluspa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Voluspa tries to improve position but can't.
Mondragon trying to control the position but Voluspa is working away. #T13##SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Voluspa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Voluspa tries to buck Mondragon off but Mondragon is having none of it.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Voluspa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mondragon controlling from side mount. #T14#
Mondragon trying to control the position but Voluspa is working away.
Mondragon working away.#SUB2#
Mondragon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 48 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adim Bulb!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Francis DeMontford and Skip Squint.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Mondragon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bulb sprawls well initially but Mondragon persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Bulb
Mondragon controlling the action here.
Mondragon wants to pass to mount but Bulb is defending the position.
Bulb is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mondragon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bulb! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Bulb
Bulb keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon controlling from the full mount.
Bulb is trying to escape the mount.
Mondragon wants to take Bulb's back but he can't do it this time. #T2#
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bulb tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mondragon avoids the attempt from Bulb to control.
Bulb is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Bulb is trying to reverse the position but instead Mondragon has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (8) vs (0) Bulb
Bulb looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mondragon controlling the positon.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bulb looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mondragon.
Mondragon gets his hands free as Bulb looks to control. #T4#
Mondragon trying to control momentarily.
Mondragon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mondragon gets his hands free as Bulb looks to control.
Mondragon controlling from the back.#T5#
Bulb rolls, trying to escape but Mondragon keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Bulb showing good submission defense here.
Bulb tries to escape the position.
#T6#
Bulb turns into Mondragon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (8) vs (2) Bulb
Bulb won't allow Mondragon to sweep him here.
Bulb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mondragon is working hard here to advance position.
Bulb trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bulb stopping the sweep attempt from Mondragon.
Mondragon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (10) vs (2) Bulb
Mondragon trying to control but Bulb is working from the bottom.
Mondragon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T7#
Mondragon won't allow Bulb to sweep him here.
Mondragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bulb wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Bulb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Bulb wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mondragon is now in half guard.
Bulb is looking to control Mondragon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bulb avoid being mounted?
Bulb tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Mondragon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mondragon'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.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bulb controlling the position for now.#T9#
Mondragon wants to take a breather but Bulb is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bulb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondragon controlling the pace. #T10#
Mondragon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (13) vs (2) Bulb
You can see the frustration on Bulb's face as Mondragon controls the position.
Bulb is trying to control Mondragon's posture but Mondragon avoids it. #SUB#
Bulb wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Mondragon has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Bulb's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Bulb is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Mondragon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Esteban Mondragon!
Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CFC CG 7
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 47 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mondragon shoots in and drives through. Riley sprawls well.#TD2#
Riley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Riley#SUB#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mondragon defends it well. #SUB2#
Riley seems to be working for a kimura but Mondragon defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Riley is working for a kimura but Mondragon is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Riley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Riley is working for a submission of some sort.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Riley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Riley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is defending against the submission attempts here by Riley.
#SUB#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Riley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Riley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mondragon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Riley stands and throws Mondragon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (5) Riley
Mondragon tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Riley has hold of Mondragon's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mondragon tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Riley cranks the arm and Mondragon screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mondragon, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Billy Riley!
Billy Riley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 6
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 46 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gotch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mondragon (0) vs (4) Gotch
Mondragon tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Gotch has hold of Mondragon's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Mondragon seems comfortable defending it but Gotch has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Mondragon is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Mondragon is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gotch couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lou Gotch!
During a confident post fight interview, Lou Gotch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC CG 5
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 45 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mondragon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Gotch#SUB#
Mondragon seems to be working for a kimura but Gotch defends the submission attempt.
Gotch regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Gotch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.#SUB#
Mondragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mondragon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gotch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gotch working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Mondragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gotch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondragon has managed to get both his arms back between Gotch's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gotch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mondragon defends well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Gotch has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mondragon doesn't defend quickly enough and Gotch has managed to lock this one up! Can Mondragon escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gotch on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lou Gotch!
Lou Gotch thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC CG 4
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
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 47 wins and 44 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gotch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mondragon on his heels. He'll look to pass Mondragon's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Gotch#SUB#
Mondragon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gotch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gotch thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Gotch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mondragon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gotch has managed to get both his arms back between Mondragon's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gotch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mondragon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gotch has managed to get both his arms back between Mondragon's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gotch drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gotch jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gotch stands and throws Mondragon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (5) Gotch#SUB2#
Gotch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Gotch is trying to get an arm triangle but Mondragon is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gotch is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mondragon has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Gotch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gotch is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mondragon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gotch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mondragon is trying to improve his position.
Mondragon is working hard here to advance position.
Mondragon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gotch looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Gotch in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mondragon tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gotch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lou Gotch!
A victorious Lou Gotch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CFC CG 3
Date: Mar 10, 2024 |
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 14 wins and 12 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 43 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Mondragon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (2) vs (0) Mondragon#SUB2#
Goble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Mondragon working for a triangle but Goble defends it easily.
#SUB#
Goble 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#
Goble drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goble jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Goble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goble defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Goble drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goble jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mondragon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goble can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Goble drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goble jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Mondragon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goble defends it easily.#SUB#
Goble drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Goble jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goble tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mondragon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goble can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Mondragon working for a triangle but Goble defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Goble got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mondragon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goble has managed to get both his arms back between Mondragon's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goble defends well.
Goble advances to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Mondragon is defending against the submission attempts here by Goble.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Goble is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Goble seems to be working for a kimura but Mondragon defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Goble is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mondragon sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Goble is trying to work for a kimura but Mondragon is defending well.
#SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goble pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Mondragon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goble's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goble's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Goble (2) vs (4) Mondragon
Goble tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Goble gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Goble doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mondragon. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but Goble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mondragon to get the leverage. #SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but Goble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mondragon to get the leverage. #T4##SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mondragon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Goble tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.#T5##SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
Goble makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goble.#SUB#
Goble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mondragon defends well.#SUB#
Goble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mondragon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mondragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Goble is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Goble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6##SUB#
Goble has his foot on Mondragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mondragon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mondragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mondragon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Mondragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goble has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondragon has managed to get both his arms back between Goble's legs - danger averted.
Goble is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mondragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mondragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mondragon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Goble working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon is still trying to improve position.#T7##SUB#
Goble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mondragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mondragon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goble looking for a sweep. Not yet Goble, not yet.
Mondragon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Goble (2) vs (7) Mondragon#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goble is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Goble is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mondragon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Mondragon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goble, who protects the arm well.
Goble manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Goble (4) vs (7) Mondragon
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T8##SUB#
Goble seems to be working for a kimura but Mondragon defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Goble maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mondragon could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Goble has cracked it and Mondragon is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Goble!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shane Goble!
A very excited looking Shane Goble 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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Event:
CFC CG 2
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
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 14 wins and 11 losses; Shane Goble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 43 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Goble tries to sprawl but Mondragon drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Goble (0) vs (2) Mondragon#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goble tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.
Goble's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #T1##SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
Mondragon is pressing down on Goble's thigh, looking to free his foot. Goble is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Mondragon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goble sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Mondragon seems to be working for a kimura but Goble defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goble works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Goble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Goble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mondragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Mondragon 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#
Goble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goble is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Goble is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mondragon defends well.
Goble keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass. #SUB#
Goble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Goble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Goble is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goble manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Goble's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Goble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4##SUB2#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Goble working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
#SUB#
Goble has his foot on Mondragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mondragon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Goble had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon pushing down on Goble's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but Goble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mondragon to get the leverage.
Goble tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB2#
Mondragon seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6##SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7##SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Mondragon wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Goble regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon is pushing down on Goble's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goble is fighting to maintain full guard but Mondragon has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mondragon wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
Goble really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold. #T9##SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura here.
#T10##SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
#SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goble moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Goble is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goble manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Goble's guard. #T11##SUB2#
Mondragon drops back looking for a leg! Goble is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Goble manages to kick Mondragon off! Mondragon jumps back into Goble's guard.
Mondragon looks winded!#SUB#
Goble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mondragon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mondragon advances to half guard. #SUB#
Goble is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12##SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Mondragon seems to be working for a kimura but Goble defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mondragon wants to work for an arm triangle but Goble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goble defends it well. #SUB2#
Mondragon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Goble sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#T13##SUB#
Goble looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mondragon seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Goble looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mondragon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Goble is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
#T14##SUB#
Goble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goble is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Goble has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Goble is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Goble is just riding it out for now. Mondragon eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Goble actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 2 to 0.
A relieved looking Esteban Mondragon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CFC Combat Grappling
Date: Feb 26, 2024 |
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 45 wins and 43 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dodge Schotel!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mondragon shoots in and bounces Schotel off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Schotel
Schotel keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass. #SUB#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Schotel working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Schotel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Mondragon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Schotel looking for a guillotine here but Mondragon defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mondragon 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#
Schotel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Schotel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mondragon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Mondragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mondragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mondragon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Schotel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.
Mondragon advances to half guard. #SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schotel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Mondragon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schotel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB2#
Schotel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mondragon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Schotel is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Esteban Mondragon!
During a confident post fight interview, Esteban Mondragon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 636
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Amida fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Amida misses with a head kick.
Mondragon blocks a head kick by Amida.
Amida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mondragon moves away from the strike by Amida.
Mondragon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Amida misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Mondragon counters with a shoot takedown. Amida fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minoari Amida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amida wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mondragon passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon stalling. #T1#
Amida wants to get back to full guard but Mondragon has mounted him!
Amida is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Amida keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Mondragon'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.#T2#
Mondragon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Amida really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Amida is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Amida is trying to reverse the position but instead Mondragon has taken his back - oops!
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Mondragon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mondragon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!
Esteban Mondragon wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CFC 629
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Amida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mondragon.
Minoari Amida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Amida.
Mondragon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Amida throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Mondragon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Amida misses with a knee strike.
Amida misses with a knee strike.
Mondragon taking a breather.#TD#
Mondragon is trying to trip Amida. He has hold of a leg but Amida is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mondragon persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mondragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Amida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Amida working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
#T1#
Mondragon passes Amida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mondragon is taking a breather. Amida 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.
Amida wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
Mondragon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mondragon'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.
Mondragon passes to side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Amida looks to move to half guard but instead Mondragon has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB#
Mondragon wants to finish this one by submission but Amida is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mondragon.
Mondragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Amida flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mondragon looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Mondragon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mondragon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!
Esteban Mondragon wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Esteban Mondragon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 628
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Mondragon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schotel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mondragon lands a two punch combo.
Schotel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mondragon looks for a takedown but Schotel sprawls well.
A cross from Mondragon lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Schotel clinches.
Mondragon is pushing Schotel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Schotel breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Mondragon closes the distance and pushes Schotel back into the cage.#BC#
Schotel breaks the clinch.
Schotel tries to clinch up but Mondragon circles away and keeps his distance.
Dodge Schotel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Mondragon.
Mondragon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mondragon lands the left hand.
Mondragon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schotel.
Schotel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Schotel tries to clinch but Mondragon is having none of it.
Mondragon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schotel.
Mondragon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schotel pinned against the cage. Schotel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dodge Schotel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Esteban Mondragon.#T2#
Schotel throws a head kick but Mondragon moves out of range.
Mondragon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Schotel misses with a body kick.
Mondragon misses with an uppercut.
Mondragon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dodge Schotel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dodge Schotel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Schotel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mondragon throws a hook to the side of Schotel's head but Schotel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Schotel misses #TD2#
and Mondragon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schotel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Schotel wanted to stand there but Mondragon had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Mondragon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mondragon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Esteban Mondragon!
Esteban Mondragon wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Esteban Mondragon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 627
Date: Dec 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Mondragon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mondragon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Francis throwing a counter right hand but Mondragon manages to avoid it.
Francis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mondragon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Francis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mondragon.
Mondragon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Francis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Francis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mondragon wants to counter with a clinch but Francis pushes him away.
Nice uppercut lands for Francis. That snapped Mondragon's head back.
Francis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Francis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mondragon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis throws a body kick that misses.
Mondragon checks the leg kick.
Francis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mondragon blocks the body kick.
#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Mondragon misses the target.
Mondragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Francis takes one to the side of the head.
Mondragon avoids the body shot from Francis.
Francis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mondragon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Francis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Francis lands a nice looking body kick.
Francis throws a sloppy head kick and Mondragon moves out of range easily. #CL#
Francis forces Mondragon back against the cage and clinches.
Mondragon wants a takedown.
Mondragon tries to land knees in the clinch but Francis avoids the damage to the body.
Mondragon stalling the fight.
Francis misses with a punch to the body.
Esteban Mondragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mondragon tries to stall but Francis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T2#
Francis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Francis has a couple of punches blocked by Mondragon.
Mondragon blocking some punches.
Mondragon wants to stall.
Francis gets through Mondragon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Francis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mondragon blocking some punches.
Mondragon slowing the pace effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Francis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Francis working aggressively here.
Francis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Francis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mondragon's elbow.
Mondragon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Francis.
Mondragon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Francis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Francis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Francis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Roman Francis!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Roman Francis!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Roman Francis!
Roman Francis wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Roman Francis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SPFT #8
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Mondragon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spar's hands.
Mondragon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mondragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mondragon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spar looks to score with a jab to the body but Mondragon is just out of range.
Mondragon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ubergym in the buildup to the fight.
Spar throws an overhand right that lands on Mondragon's shoulder, as Mondragon tries to avoid the shot.
Mondragon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice shot by Spar.
Spar lands a really nice looking cross but Mondragon seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Spar.
Spar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spar throws a jab when Mondragon was well out of range.
Mondragon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spar misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Mondragon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mondragon moves out of range of the strikes.
Mr Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mondragon throws a lazy right hand but Spar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Spar gets caught napping as Mondragon dives in and scores a takedown. Spar manages to retain guard.
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Spar is retaining full guard.
Spar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.#T2#
Spar 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.
Spar is trying to control the position but Mondragon postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mondragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Mondragon.
Mondragon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mondragon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Jab, jab by Mondragon - just one landing.
Mondragon throws out a loose jab but Spar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mondragon misses the jab.
Mondragon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Mondragon. Those never looked like landing.
Mondragon loads up on a big right hand but Spar slips the punch.
Spar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mondragon misses with a body shot.
Mondragon scores with a hook.
Mondragon defending well as Spar loads up on a big left hand.
Spar misses with an uppercut.
Mondragon throws a jab but it's blocked by Spar. #T4#
Spar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mondragon.
Spar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mondragon defends it well.
Spar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mondragon.
Mondragon looks to land a right hand but Spar moved out of range.#TD#
Spar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mondragon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mondragon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mondragon won't allow Spar to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Esteban Mondragon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Mondragon shoots in and bounces Spar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mondragon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spar is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Mondragon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Spar is trying to keep Mondragon in close.
Mondragon stays in close to Spar's body and controls the position.
Mondragon'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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spar lands a body shot.
Spar throws an overhand right that lands on Mondragon's shoulder, as Mondragon tries to avoid the shot.
Spar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spar lands a nice looking body shot.
Spar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mondragon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spar looks to land a right hand but Mondragon moved out of range.#TD#
Mondragon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spar's guard.
Mondragon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spar is pulling down on Mondragon's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Spar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Spar trying to keep a closed guard but Mondragon is proving a slippery customer.
Mondragon controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spar thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Mondragon drives through with a takedown into Spar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mondragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spar is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Mondragon dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Mondragon looks to land a right hand but Spar moved out of range.
And Spar tries to counter it with a takedown but Mondragon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mondragon throws a jab when Spar was well out of range.#TD#
Mondragon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Spar is retaining full guard.
Esteban Mondragon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spar keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Spar is keeping the position.
Mondragon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Spar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mondragon misses with a wild body shot.
Spar lands a nice hook to Mondragon's body. Mondragon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mondragon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spar can do to turn this around?
Mondragon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spar throws a body shot but no joy.
Mondragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spar avoids the body shot from Mondragon.
#T2#
Mondragon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spar.
#CL#
Mondragon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spar, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Mondragon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mondragon being controlled here momentarily.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Spar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Spar controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Spar has Mondragon pulled in close to control his posture.
Spar keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mondragon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mr Spar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##TD#
Mondragon shoots in and bounces Spar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Spar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spar working a defensive guard but Mondragon passes into half guard.
Mondragon trying to control the action but Spar is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Mondragon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mondragon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban Mondragon!
A relieved looking Esteban Mondragon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 395
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 15 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 42 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mondragon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Bandito wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon stays in close to Bandito's body and controls the position.
Mondragon is pushing down on Bandito's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bandito is fighting to maintain full guard but Mondragon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bandito is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is looking to advance position but Bandito won't allow it.
Mondragon stalling. #T1#
Bandito wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura but Bandito is defending well.
Mondragon trying to control from half guard but Bandito is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Mondragon is working for a kimura but Bandito is defending it quite comfortably.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Bandito is defending against the submission attempts here by Mondragon.
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg. #T3#
Mondragon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
Mondragon controlling the action here.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bandito manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
Mondragon content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandito swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mondragon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bandito 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.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving. #T6#
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandito is trying to keep Mondragon in close.
Bandito seems keen to control Mondragon's posture.
Mondragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bandito looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Bandito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mondragon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bandito trying to control the position.
Bandito is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mondragon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mondragon being controlled here momentarily. #T8#
Mondragon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Mondragon takes a little break here. Bandito wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Bandito wants to control but Mondragon postures up.#T9#
Bandito prevents Mondragon from moving into mount.
Mondragon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bandito is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Mondragon tries for a kimura but Bandito is defending well. #T10#
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working. #SUB2#
Mondragon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bandito has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mondragon but great work by Bandito. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (4) vs (5) Mondragon#SUB#
Bandito is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mondragon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bandito's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T11##SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Bandito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mondragon is in trouble now - Bandito has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (7) vs (5) Mondragon
Bandito seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mondragon is holding on tight.
Mondragon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bandito wants to take Mondragon's back here but Mondragon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mondragon is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Bandito pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon tries to hold on but Bandito pushes him away.
Bandito pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mondragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mondragon is controlling an arm, preventing Bandito from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mondragon is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Mondragon stops Bandito from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bandito tries to take Mondragon's back but instead Mondragon uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Bandito passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (10) vs (5) Mondragon#SUB#
Bandito swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mondragon is now in Bandito's guard. A big mistake from Bandito there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (10) vs (7) Mondragon#T14#
Bandito trying to keep a closed guard but Mondragon is proving a slippery customer.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito is trying to control the position but Mondragon postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Mondragon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bandito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bandito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bandito! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (14) vs (7) Mondragon
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
Enamorado Bandito 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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Event:
CWC 391
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 41 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 17 losses; Eric Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mondragon keeps the fight on the outside.
Mondragon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mondragon shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barnes feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Barnes rushes Mondragon and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Barnes drags the fight down to the ground.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Barnes is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mondragon has his hands clasped together but Barnes extends and breaks Mondragon's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Barnes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Barnes!
Eric Barnes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 388
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 41 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 34 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Esteves tries to keep at a distance but Mondragon has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Mondragon is trying to trip Esteves. He has hold of a leg but Esteves is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mondragon persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Esteves
Esteves trying to control the position.
Mondragon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a triangle but Mondragon pushes his legs off easily.
Mondragon sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Mondragon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Esteves looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mondragon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mondragon passes into side control, despite Esteves's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Esteves#SUB#
Mondragon tries for a kimura but Esteves is defending well.
Esteves tries to improve position but can't.
Esteves is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Mondragon gets to mount! Esteves was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (7) vs (0) Esteves
Esteves is desperately trying to improve his position but Mondragon has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Mondragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Esteves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Esteves gets back to half guard.
Mondragon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Esteves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mondragon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Esteves tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Esteves looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Esteves keeps working.
Esteves wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
Esteves trying to get back to full guard but Mondragon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (10) vs (0) Esteves
Mondragon trying to control but Esteves is having none of it.
Esteves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Esteves gets back to half guard.#T4#
Esteves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Esteves has his hands clasped together around Mondragon's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Esteves tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Esteves gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Esteves looking for a guillotine here but Mondragon defends easily.
#T5#
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Esteves 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: Mondragon (10) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves wants to pass to mount but Mondragon is defending the position.
Esteves is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mondragon! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (10) vs (5) Esteves
Esteves fails to move to back control.
Mondragon working to try and regain half guard.
Esteves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mondragon is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Esteves goes for an armbar but Mondragon turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mondragon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (12) vs (5) Esteves#T6#
Esteves keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass.
Esteves looking for a sweep. Not yet Esteves, not yet.
Esteves has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mondragon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (15) vs (5) Esteves
Mondragon tries to move to mount but Esteves blocks the move with his legs.
Esteves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon tries to advance to mount but can't. #T7#
Esteves is looking to reverse the position.
Mondragon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mondragon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Esteves will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Esteves tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Mondragon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Esteves is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Esteves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mondragon trying to control the position but Esteves is working away.
Esteves gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (17) vs (5) Esteves
Esteves wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Esteves wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (20) vs (5) Esteves
Esteves staying busy and making it hard for Mondragon to control.
Esteves looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Esteves's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
Mondragon 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.
Mondragon wants to control but Esteves is keeping busy.
Mondragon has the hooks in. Esteves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Esteves breaks Mondragon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (20) vs (7) Esteves
Esteves tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Esteves is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Esteves has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mondragon still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mondragon has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (24) vs (7) Esteves
Esteves is trying to improve his position.
Mondragon working away.#T10#
Mondragon is staying tight to Esteves's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Esteves gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mondragon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (27) vs (7) Esteves
Mondragon content just to control the position here.
Esteves working to try and regain half guard.
Mondragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Mondragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Esteves can't escape the position.
Mondragon controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Mondragon wants to finish this one by submission but Esteves is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mondragon.
Esteves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mondragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Esteves wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
Mondragon wants to free his trapped foot but Esteves is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Esteves tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg.
Mondragon is thwarting Esteves's attempts to control the position.
Esteves is looking to get back to full guard here but Mondragon has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (30) vs (7) Esteves
Esteves tries to control but Mondragon manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (33) vs (7) Esteves
Esteves is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Esteves tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13#
Esteves is trying to break free.
Mondragon avoiding Esteves 's attempts to control his hands.
Esteves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mondragon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Esteves prevents Mondragon from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Esteves right now.
#T14##SUB#
Mondragon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Esteves is defending well though. Mondragon let's go of the attempt for now.
Mondragon is hanging on to Esteves's back as he tries to escape.
Mondragon 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!
Mondragon keeps control of the position as Esteves tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 33 to 7.
A victorious Esteban Mondragon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 381
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 40 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mondragon takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Mondragon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Laperierre clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mondragon (4) vs (0) Laperierre
Mondragon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Laperierre doesn't escape. #SUB#
Mondragon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mondragon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Laperierre.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mondragon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T1#
Laperierre tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laperierre is looking to escape.
Laperierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Laperierre is squirming around nicely.
Laperierre is trying to reverse the position but instead Mondragon has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (7) vs (0) Laperierre#T3#
Mondragon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Laperierre from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Mondragon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mondragon controls the position.#T4#
Laperierre tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T5#
Laperierre wants to escape the position.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Good control from Mondragon.
Laperierre manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mondragon's guard. Nice work there by Laperierre.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (7) vs (2) Laperierre
Laperierre looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
It looks like Laperierre 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.
Laperierre wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.#T7##SUB#
Mondragon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Laperierre passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (7) vs (5) Laperierre
Who's going to make the next move?
Mondragon regains half guard there - taking advantage of Laperierre's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Laperierre is pressing down on Mondragon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mondragon is holding on for now. #T8#
Laperierre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Laperierre wants to take a breather but Mondragon is having none of it.
Laperierre is taking a breather. Mondragon 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon controlling the position well.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Laperierre's head to control him but Laperierre postures up.
#T9#
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Laperierre stalling.
Laperierre is continuing to stall.
Laperierre has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (7) vs (8) Laperierre
Laperierre tries to control but Mondragon wriggling away. #T10#
Laperierre controlling the pace for now.
Laperierre looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Laperierre trying to control but Mondragon is having none of it. #T11#
Laperierre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mondragon wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Laperierre controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Laperierre wants to take his opponent's back but Mondragon doesn't allow it.
Mondragon wants to hold on but Laperierre pushes him away.
Mondragon stops Laperierre from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Laperierre trying to control but Mondragon is having none of it.
Laperierre is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Mondragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Laperierre controlling the pace for now.
Laperierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mondragon is looking to escape.
Laperierre wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T14#
Mondragon can't escape the position.
Mondragon is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laperierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mondragon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre wins on points by 8 to 7.
Ian Laperierre 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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Event:
CWC 378
Date: May 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 40 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 43 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mondragon closes the distance and clinches.
Savkov's coach down at Rivers Edge Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Savkov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Mondragon has Savkov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mondragon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Savkov tumbling to the mat - Mondragon dives into Savkov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Savkov
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Mondragon content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov looking to control.
#T1##SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Savkov has his foot on Mondragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mondragon works his way back into a safe position though.
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mondragon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mondragon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Savkov for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Savkov is looking to sweep but instead, Mondragon has passed into half guard.
Mondragon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Savkov is looking to control Mondragon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?
Mondragon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Savkov#T3#
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mondragon looking to control but Savkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondragon takes Savkov's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Savkov is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (8) vs (0) Savkov#T4#
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mondragon tries to get the hooks in deep but Savkov pushed the leg off.
Mondragon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mondragon continues to stall.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T5#
Savkov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mondragon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Savkov is in bad spot here.
Mondragon controlling the position well here. Savkov rolled but Mondragon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T6##SUB#
Mondragon working for a choke but Savkov is defending well.
Savkov is really stuck here.
Savkov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mondragon's guard. Nice work there by Savkov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (8) vs (2) Savkov
Mondragon is pulling down on Savkov's head to control his posture. #T7#
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon is controlling Savkov's posture.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Mondragon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass.
Mondragon is pulling down on Savkov's head to control his posture.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
Savkov is fighting to break Mondragon's control of his arms but Mondragon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Savkov wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass.
Mondragon is pulling down on Savkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Savkov, at least for the moment.
Savkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10#
Mondragon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Savkov advances to half guard.
Savkov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (8) vs (5) Savkov#SUB2#
Savkov tries for a kimura but Mondragon is defending well.
Mondragon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T11#
Savkov prevents Mondragon from improving his position.#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mondragon defends it well.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Savkov's head to control him but Savkov postures up.
Mondragon is in trouble now - Savkov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (8) vs (8) Savkov#T12#
Savkov tries to control but Mondragon wriggling away.
Savkov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mondragon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mondragon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mondragon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Savkov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Savkov tries to pass to full mount but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Savkov wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mondragon trying to control here.
Mondragon keeping hold of Savkov's head, controlling as best he can. #T14#
Savkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mondragon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savkov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (12) vs (8) Savkov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon controls the position.
Savkov tries to escape but Mondragon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
An out of breath Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CWC 374
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 39 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Mondragon pushes Shalit up against the cage in a clinch.
Shalit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mondragon is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Mondragon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Shalit#SUB2#
Shalit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily.
Shalit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mondragon is working away from the top position though.
Mondragon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shalit tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Shalit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Mondragon moves into full mount! Shalit won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Shalit
Mondragon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Shalit is holding on tight.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Shalit tries to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away. #T3#
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shalit regains half guard.
Shalit is not content to let Mondragon control the position.#SUB#
Mondragon is looking for submissions but instead, Shalit has regained full guard.
Mondragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Mondragon won't allow Shalit to sweep him here.
Shalit controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Mondragon trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Mondragon postures up.
#T5#
Mondragon trying to control but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Shalit looking to control.
Mondragon content to stall in guard here.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon stays in close to Shalit's body and controls the position.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T6#
Mondragon is looking to pass into half guard but Shalit pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Shalit is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (5) vs (2) Shalit
Shalit passes Mondragon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shalit is looking to advance position but Mondragon won't allow it.
Mondragon is pressing down on Shalit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondragon is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Shalit stopping the sweep attempt from Mondragon.
Shalit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (5) Shalit
Shalit trying to control the position but Mondragon is working away.
Mondragon is trying to control Shalit's posture but Shalit avoids it. #T8#
Shalit tries to advance to mount but Mondragon denies him.
Shalit working away.
Mondragon tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Shalit easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (5) vs (7) Shalit
Mondragon gets back to half guard.
Shalit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mondragon! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (10) Shalit
Shalit avoids the attempt from Mondragon to control.#SUB2#
Shalit has hold of Mondragon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mondragon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T9#
Shalit wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Shalit controlling from the full mount.
Shalit takes Mondragon's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mondragon is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (5) vs (13) Shalit
I really don't envy Mondragon right now.
#T10##SUB2#
Shalit working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shalit's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Shalit tightening his grip on Mondragon, looking for the choke.
Mondragon is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Shalit is looking to control Mondragon but Mondragon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Shalit has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Shalit is cranking Mondragon's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Mondragon! He's tightened the choke and Mondragon is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elazar Shalit!
An out of breath Elazar Shalit 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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Event:
CWC 371.1
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 39 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
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.
Macker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mondragon but Mondragon pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Mondragon has managed to clinch.
Macker is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mondragon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Macker is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Mondragon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (0) vs (2) Mondragon
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mondragon trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker wants to improve his position but instead Mondragon has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Macker's coaches at RBB Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mondragon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Macker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Macker.#SUB#
Macker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Macker is pulling down on Mondragon's head. It's preventing any offense from Mondragon, at least for the moment.#T2#
Mondragon passes into half guard.
Mondragon is trying to control the action in half guard but Macker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Macker tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Macker defends it well.
Macker is doing well to control the position and prevent Mondragon from advancing to side control.#T3#
Macker tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Mondragon is controlling the pace.
Macker wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Macker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macker is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mondragon in particular looking to stall.
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Macker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Macker keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T5#
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macker keeps working.
Macker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Macker.
Macker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mondragon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Mondragon advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (0) vs (7) Mondragon
Mondragon avoids the attempt from Macker to control.
Macker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T6#
Mondragon wants to take a breather but Macker is having none of it.
Mondragon is thwarting Macker's attempts to control the position.
Mondragon is trying to control the action in half guard but Macker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mondragon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mondragon prevents Macker from improving his position.
Macker is trying to control but Mondragon manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (0) vs (10) Mondragon
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Macker is looking to escape. #T7#
Mondragon can't control as he wanted to and Macker manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Macker is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mondragon in particular looking to stall.
Mondragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Macker is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mondragon is keen to just control but Macker is a slippery customer.
Mondragon prevents Macker from improving his position.
Macker moves into full guard.
Macker trying to keep a closed guard but Mondragon is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (10) Mondragon#T9##SUB2#
Mondragon has his foot on Macker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Macker works his way back into a safe position though.
Macker trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Macker postures up.
Mondragon is pulling down on Macker's head to control his posture.
Mondragon is trying to keep Macker in close.
Macker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Macker is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Macker has managed to sneak the leg through.
Macker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Macker trying to control the pace.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Macker is working away from the top position though.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Macker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T11#
Macker is looking to advance position but Mondragon won't allow it.
Macker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mondragon keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T12#
Mondragon won't allow Macker to pass to mount.
Macker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mondragon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Macker's head to control him but Macker postures up.
Macker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Macker sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Macker seems content to control.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Macker keeps him under control.
Macker is looking to advance position but Mondragon won't allow it. #T14#
Macker prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Mondragon manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondragon holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker looking to sit in guard and control but Mondragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (12) Mondragon
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 12 to 2.
Our winner, Esteban Mondragon, 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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Event:
CWC 363
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 38 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Bremner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Mondragon gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Bremner#SUB2#
Bremner actively working from the bottom here.
Bremner manages to get to full guard.
Bremner controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Mondragon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Bremner isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mondragon stacks Bremner 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 Mondragon! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Bremner
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner tries to buck Mondragon off but Mondragon is having none of it.
Bremner prevents Mondragon from improving position. #T1#
Bremner is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mondragon is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (7) vs (0) Bremner
Bremner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (10) vs (0) Bremner
Bremner looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Bremner right now.
Bremner manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mondragon's guard. Nice work there by Bremner.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (10) vs (2) Bremner
Bremner wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Bremner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Mondragon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Bremner is fighting to break Mondragon's control of his arms but Mondragon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Bremner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon has his hands on Bremner's head, controlling the position.
Bremner pushing down on Mondragon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bremner wants to take a breather but Mondragon is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bremner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Bremner is working for a kimura but Mondragon is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Bremner trying to pass the guard but Mondragon defending well.
Mondragon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bremner stopping the sweep attempt from Mondragon.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Mondragon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bremner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bremner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondragon looking to control.
Mondragon is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Bremner is fighting to break Mondragon's control of his arms but Mondragon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bremner passes into half guard.
Bremner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working. #SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a kimura here.
Bremner is controlling the pace.
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Bremner sits in half guard. #T7#
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Bremner has control of the leg.
Bremner trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon wants to control but Bremner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bremner trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Bremner prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Mondragon is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Bremner passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (10) vs (5) Bremner
Mondragon is desperately trying to improve his position but Bremner has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Bremner is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mondragon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mondragon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (12) vs (5) Bremner
Bremner controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself. #SUB2#
Bremner looking for subs off his back but Mondragon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bremner tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg. #T9#
Bremner moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Bremner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mondragon passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Bremner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily.
Bremner works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Bremner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mondragon passes into half guard.
Mondragon trying to mount his opponent but Bremner defends it. #T10#
Mondragon not doing much here.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mondragon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (15) vs (5) Bremner
Bremner gets back to half guard.
Bremner is pressing down on Mondragon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T11##SUB2#
Bremner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bremner 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.#SUB2#
Bremner is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mondragon throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bremner's body to avoid the submission. Bremner has instead reached around Mondragon's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bremner arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaxon Bremner!
A very excited looking Jaxon Bremner 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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Event:
CWC 360
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 35 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 37 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mondragon clinches up against the cage.
Mondragon is trying to drag Steel to the mat but Steel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mondragon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steel prevents it.
Mondragon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Steel.
#TD#
Steel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mondragon! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon is trying to escape the mount but Steel keeps good control and instead manages to take Mondragon's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel (8) vs (0) Mondragon
Steel controlling from the back.
Steel keeps control of the position as Mondragon tries to break free.
#T1#
Steel is not going to allow Mondragon to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Mondragon right now.
#SUB#
Steel sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Mondragon taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bjj Steel!
Bjj Steel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 355
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Bjj Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 36 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mondragon has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Mondragon has hold of one of Steel Penn's legs. Steel Penn is fighting the takedown attempt but Mondragon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Steel Penn is keeping the position.#SUB#
Steel Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Steel Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondragon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Steel Penn manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel Penn is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (2) Mondragon
Steel Penn postures up.
Mondragon has his hands on Steel Penn's head, controlling the position.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn pushes down on Mondragon's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Steel Penn is looking for a kimura but Mondragon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steel Penn to get the leverage. #T2#
Mondragon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mondragon.
Steel Penn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Steel Penn trying to move into half guard but instead Mondragon has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (4) Mondragon
Steel Penn wants to hit a sweep here but Mondragon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Steel Penn there! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (7) Mondragon
Mondragon controlling his opponent.
Mondragon works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (2) vs (10) Mondragon
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Steel Penn from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Steel Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Mondragon is looking to control Steel Penn but Steel Penn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I would not like to be Steel Penn right now.
Steel Penn tries to break free.
Steel Penn turns into Mondragon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (4) vs (10) Mondragon
Mondragon managing to control the position.
Steel Penn advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (7) vs (10) Mondragon#T4#
Steel Penn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mondragon holding on.
Mondragon sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Steel Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel Penn trying to pass the guard but Mondragon defending well. #T5##SUB#
Steel Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mondragon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steel Penn. #SUB#
Steel Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mondragon is just riding it out for now. Steel Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon 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.#T6#
Steel Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (10) vs (10) Mondragon
Steel Penn has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mondragon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel Penn (12) vs (10) Mondragon
Steel Penn wants to take his opponent's back but instead Mondragon manages to regain half guard.
Mondragon won't allow Steel Penn to pass to mount.
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Steel Penn is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Steel Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Steel Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Steel Penn works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (15) vs (10) Mondragon
Steel Penn fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Steel Penn has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Mondragon is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjj Steel Penn!
Bjj Steel Penn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 351
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
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 17 wins and 27 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 36 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
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.
Mondragon keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Lucan moves into range and clinches up with Mondragon.#TD2#
Mondragon wants the takedown. Lucan is fighting it off but Mondragon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lucan's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Lucan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.
Lucan wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Lucan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mondragon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mondragon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Mondragon postures up. #T1#
Lucan 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: Lucan (2) vs (2) Mondragon#SUB#
Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but Mondragon defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mondragon has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Lucan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but Mondragon defends the submission attempt.
Lucan is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.
Mondragon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
Mondragon is pressing down on Lucan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lucan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Mondragon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lucan has picked Mondragon up and slammed him! Mondragon can't keep hold of the triangle and Lucan manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (5) vs (2) Mondragon#SUB#
Lucan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mondragon has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lucan tries to move to mount but Mondragon blocks the move with his legs.
Lucan trying to control the position but Mondragon is working away.
Lucan wants to take a breather but Mondragon manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lucan.
Mondragon controls Lucan momentarily but Lucan frees himself. #T3#
Mondragon can't keep his opponent in guard - Lucan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Lucan is working for a kimura but Mondragon is defending it quite comfortably.
Mondragon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Lucan is proving a slippery customer.
Lucan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lucan content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mondragon has locked up a guillotine! Mondragon's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lucan is holding on here and Mondragon must be using up a lot of energy. Lucan has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mondragon gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Esteban Mondragon!
Esteban Mondragon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Edwin Lucan was interviewed post fight and said 'Death be to you all.'. |
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Event:
CWC 348
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
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 16 wins and 27 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 35 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Mondragon closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Mondragon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lucan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mondragon to the mat. Mondragon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon controlling Lucan's posture.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mondragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving. #SUB#
Lucan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lucan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Lucan wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon controlling the position.
Lucan trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon pulls Lucan in to control the position.
Lucan postures up.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Mondragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lucan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mondragon dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lucan is pulling down on Mondragon's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Lucan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mondragon uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (2) vs (5) Mondragon
Lucan tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan is letting Mondragon control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Lucan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Lucan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mondragon's best efforts.
Lucan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon stalling.
Lucan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lucan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mondragon jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (2) vs (8) Mondragon
Mondragon advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lucan (2) vs (10) Mondragon
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
It looks like Mondragon 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.
Lucan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Lucan is squirming around nicely.
Lucan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mondragon is looking to advance position but Lucan won't allow it.
Lucan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mondragon manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (2) vs (13) Mondragon
Lucan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mondragon prevents Lucan from improving his position.#T5#
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but Lucan defending well.
Lucan gets full guard.
Lucan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucan controlling the position.
Lucan trying to keep a closed guard but Mondragon is proving a slippery customer.
#T6##SUB#
Lucan is looking for a triangle but Mondragon pushes his legs off easily.
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucan wants to control but Mondragon passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Lucan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mondragon not doing much here.
Lucan is trying to maintain the position but Mondragon is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Lucan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg.
Mondragon tries to pass to full mount but Lucan defends it.
Lucan is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lucan tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.#T8#
Mondragon is looking to advance position but Lucan won't allow it.
Lucan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Still in half guard, Mondragon seems content to control.
Lucan wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
Mondragon wants to free his trapped foot but Lucan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lucan is trying to maintain the position but Mondragon is very close to passing his half guard.
Lucan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mondragon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mondragon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lucan (6) vs (13) Mondragon#T9##SUB#
Mondragon fending off the submission attempt from Lucan. #SUB#
Lucan is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Mondragon is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Edwin Lucan!
Edwin Lucan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CWC 335
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
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 15 wins and 7 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 34 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Scott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mondragon circles away.
Mondragon tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Mondragon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Mondragon tightens his grip and picks Scott up, before dumping him to the ground. Scott manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Scott seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Scott is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mondragon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mondragon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scott is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Scott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass. #T1#
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mondragon looking to control.
Mondragon controlling Scott's posture.
Scott advances to half guard.
Scott wants to pass to mount but Mondragon is defending the position.
Scott is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Mondragon wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Well, if Scott 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.
#SUB#
Scott is looking for a kimura here.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Mondragon moves into full guard.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
Mondragon being controlled here, momentarily.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard. #T4#
Scott looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scott looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Mondragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
Scott controlling from the top position.
Mondragon looking to control.
#T5#
Scott wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Scott postures up.
Mondragon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mondragon is pulling down on Scott's head to control his posture. #T6#
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Scott is looking to advance position but Mondragon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scott (2) vs (6) Mondragon
Scott tries to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Scott really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mondragon controlling his opponent. #T7#
Mondragon fails to advance to Scott's back.
Scott 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: Scott (4) vs (6) Mondragon
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scott controls the pace.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Scott controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scott engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mondragon 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.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
#T9#
Mondragon seems keen to control Scott's posture.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
Scott looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Scott drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scott jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T10#
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scott sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Scott'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.#SUB#
Scott drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scott jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard. #T11#
Scott looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
Scott won't allow Mondragon to sweep him here.
Mondragon can't keep his opponent in guard - Scott advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Scott works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (7) vs (6) Mondragon#T12##SUB#
Scott looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Scott tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scott has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scott is staying tight to Mondragon's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Scott tries for a kimura but Mondragon is defending well. #SUB#
Scott is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mondragon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T13#
Scott trying to control the position but Mondragon is working away.
Scott wants to control for a moment but Mondragon uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Scott is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Scott wants to free his trapped foot but Mondragon is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mondragon wants to control but Scott passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (10) vs (6) Mondragon
Scott takes a little break here. Mondragon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mondragon is trying to control Scott's posture but Scott avoids it.
Scott takes a little break here. Mondragon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Tyron Scott thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 334 - Diesel vs Majere
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
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 47 wins and 39 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 33 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mondragon slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown , before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Mondragon moves into the clinch.
Mondragon is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mondragon down to the mat. Mondragon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mondragon as he avoids it easily.
We've been told by Brown 's head coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Brown . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Mondragon clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Mondragon tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
Mondragon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brown is defending well.
Mondragon looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mondragon gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Brown is concentrating on defense, preventing Mondragon from advancing position.
Mondragon trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away. #T1#
Mondragon stalling.
Brown tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Brown is pressing down on Mondragon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Mondragon being controlled here momentarily.
Mondragon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Mondragon looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Mondragon
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brown wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving. #T3#
Mondragon seems keen to control Brown 's posture.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mondragon can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Brown , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Mondragon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mondragon wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon tries to improve position but can't.
Brown controlling the position from side mount.
Mondragon is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Brown works to advance to full mount. Mondragon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (7) vs (2) Mondragon
Brown fails to move to back control.
Mondragon is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mondragon regains half guard.#T6#
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is defending well.
Brown is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Brown trying to control the pace.
Brown is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Mondragon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Mondragon trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (10) vs (2) Mondragon#SUB#
Mondragon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brown .
Brown looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Brown working for a guillotine from mount but Mondragon is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Mondragon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brown . #T9#
Mondragon tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Mondragon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown controlling from mount.
Mondragon tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Mondragon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Brown trying to control but Mondragon is having none of it.
Mondragon is trying to escape the mount.
Brown wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely.
Brown is looking to work his way around to Mondragon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T11#
Brown looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondragon prevents Brown from taking his back.
Mondragon tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Brown looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondragon tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Mondragon is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mondragon is looking to escape.
Brown pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Mondragon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (13) vs (2) Mondragon#T13#
Mondragon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Brown .
Brown is trying to stick to Mondragon's back but Mondragon is turning into Brown . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brown 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mondragon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (13) vs (4) Mondragon
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Brown manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (15) vs (4) Mondragon
Brown forces his way into half guard.
Mondragon wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14##SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mondragon defends it well.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working.
Well, if Brown 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Antonio Brown really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Arcticus University: London logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - Prelims
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
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 42 wins and 32 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 33 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shigeki Fujiwara and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mondragon as he avoids it easily.
Steel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Mondragon counters by moving into the clinch.
Steel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mondragon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mondragon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Mondragon has Steel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mondragon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Steel tumbling to the mat - Mondragon dives into Steel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Steel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel has his hands on Mondragon's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel continues to stall.#T1#
Steel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mondragon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (5) Mondragon
You can see the frustration on Steel's face as Mondragon controls the position.
Mondragon tries to advance to mount but Steel denies him.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
A lull in the action here.#T2#
Steel is trying to control Mondragon's posture but Mondragon avoids it.
Mondragon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Steel struggling a bit here.
Mondragon controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steel keeps working.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Mondragon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mondragon trying to control the position but Steel is working away.
Steel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mondragon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Steel tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg.
Steel keeping hold of Mondragon's head, controlling as best he can.
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Mondragon is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mondragon controlling the pace. #T5#
Steel is trying to control but Mondragon passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (8) Mondragon
Steel is trying to escape the position but Mondragon is controlling the position.
Steel is trying to control Mondragon's posture but Mondragon avoids it.
Steel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mondragon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (0) vs (10) Mondragon
Steel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mondragon content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Mondragon wants to free his trapped foot but Steel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mondragon controlling the pace.
Steel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Steel is retaining full guard. #T7#
Steel pulls Mondragon in to control the position.
Steel'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.
Mondragon trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Steel has control of Mondragon's left arm, preventing Mondragon from doing any damage.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Steel seems keen to control Mondragon's posture.
Steel trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel managing to control the position. #SUB#
Steel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mondragon uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (0) vs (13) Mondragon#T9#
Mondragon wants to control but Steel is keeping him busy.
Steel is looking to regain half guard here but Mondragon keeps moving and retains side control.
Mondragon happy to just control the position for now.
Steel manages to get back to half guard.
Steel is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Mondragon prevents Steel from improving his position.#T10#
Mondragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mondragon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Steel trying to control here.
#T11#
Steel is doing well to control the position and prevent Mondragon from advancing to side control.
Mondragon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Steel trying to hold on to Mondragon's head to control him but Mondragon postures up.
Steel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mondragon won't allow Steel to sweep him here. #T12#
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steel has his hands on Mondragon's head, controlling the position.
Steel looking to control.
Steel wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13#
Steel pulls Mondragon in to control the position.
Mondragon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mondragon content to stall in guard here.
Mondragon trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom. #T14#
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steel controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Mondragon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 13 to 0.
Our winner, Esteban Mondragon, 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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Event:
CWC 332 - Prelims
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
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 40 wins and 32 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Trevina Gunter!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Mondragon pushes Gunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunter looking for a takedown.
Gunter is pressed up against the cage. Mondragon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gunter down to the mat. Gunter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mondragon is looking to counter the offense by Gunter and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Gunter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Gunter
Gunter slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (5) Gunter
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mondragon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gunter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gunter taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunter passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mondragon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (0) vs (7) Gunter#T1#
Mondragon is squirming around, avoiding Gunter's attempts to control the action.
Gunter controlling from the full mount.
Mondragon wants to control but Gunter is having none of it.
Gunter with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
My spies in New York Training Academy inform me that Gunter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Gunter is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mondragon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mondragon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (7) Gunter
Gunter being controlled here, momentarily.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Gunter keeps moving.
Mondragon is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at ubergym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Gunter.
Mondragon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mondragon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Gunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Gunter 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.
Mondragon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mondragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gunter keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass. #T4##SUB2#
Gunter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gunter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gunter pulls Mondragon in close to prevent any damage.
Gunter trying to control the position.
Gunter tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Gunter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gunter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gunter is trying to control the position but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Gunter looking to control but Mondragon passes into half guard.
Mondragon prevents Gunter from improving his position.#T6#
Gunter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gunter.
Gunter working a defensive guard here.
Gunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Gunter has Mondragon pulled in close to control his posture.
Mondragon trying to control but Gunter is working from the bottom. #T7#
Gunter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mondragon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (7) Gunter
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Gunter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Gunter is trying to improve his position.
Mondragon takes a little break here. Gunter wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gunter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mondragon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Gunter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Mondragon is thwarting Gunter's attempts to control the position.
Gunter is refusing to be controlled, as Mondragon sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunter tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg.
Gunter gets back to full guard.
Mondragon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10##SUB2#
Gunter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mondragon trying to control but Gunter is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gunter working for submissions but it's allowed Mondragon to get to half guard.
Gunter wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon is trying to control. Gunter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Gunter tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg.
Gunter is looking to control Mondragon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunter avoid being mounted?
Gunter wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon controlling the action here.
Gunter regains full guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Mondragon trying to control but Gunter is working from the bottom.
Gunter controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Mondragon is stalling in the full guard.
Gunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Mondragon postures up.
Gunter 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.
Mondragon trying to control but Gunter is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is stalling in the full guard.
Gunter looking to control.
#T14#
Mondragon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Gunter working for submissions but it's allowed Mondragon to get to half guard.
Mondragon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mondragon tries to pass to full mount but Gunter defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunter is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunter wins on points by 7 to 5.
Trevina Gunter 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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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 7
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nero Hardy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 32 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Hardy gets a clinch. #TD2#
Mondragon has picked Hardy up - he's going for a ride! Mondragon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hardy (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Hardy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Hardy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.
Hardy controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Hardy trying to control the position here.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet. #T1#
Hardy working a defensive guard but Mondragon passes into half guard.
Hardy is looking to improve his position.
Hardy is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Hardy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondragon is thwarting Hardy's attempts to control the position.
Mondragon not doing much here.
Hardy is looking to improve his position.
Mondragon controlling the action here. #T2#
Mondragon trying to mount his opponent but Hardy defends it. #SUB#
Hardy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mondragon trying to mount his opponent but Hardy defends it.
Mondragon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hardy is looking to control Mondragon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardy avoid being mounted?#T3#
Hardy is refusing to be controlled, as Mondragon sits in half guard.
Hardy is trying to control but can't.
Mondragon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Hardy is being controlled here.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hardy struggling a bit here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Hardy looks to move to half guard but instead Mondragon has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hardy (0) vs (7) Mondragon
Mondragon trying to control but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy prevents Mondragon from taking his back.
Mondragon trying to control but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.#T5#
Mondragon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Mondragon 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.
Mondragon wants to take Hardy's back here but Hardy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hardy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardy tries to lock up and control but Mondragon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mondragon looking to control and managing it successfully. #T6#
Hardy is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
Hardy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mondragon is pressing down on Hardy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hardy is holding on for now.
Hardy tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.#T7#
Hardy is holding on to half guard well.
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hardy wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hardy is looking to get back to full guard here but Mondragon has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hardy (0) vs (10) Mondragon
Hardy is trying to get back to half guard.
Hardy tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mondragon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hardy (0) vs (12) Mondragon#T8#
Hardy wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Mondragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hardy tries to reverse the position but Mondragon maintains control.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Mondragon trying to control but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Mondragon tries to control but Hardy wriggling away.
Mondragon controlling from the full mount.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Hardy is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hardy is looking to improve his position but Mondragon isn't that keen on the idea.
Hardy wants to control but Mondragon is having none of it.#T10#
Mondragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mondragon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hardy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon tries to control but Hardy wriggling away.
Hardy tries to lock up and control but Mondragon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Hardy is looking to improve his position but Mondragon isn't that keen on the idea.
Mondragon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hardy wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hardy (0) vs (15) Mondragon
Hardy trying to control the hands but Mondragon breaks the grip.
Hardy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mondragon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hardy.
Mondragon trying to control.
Mondragon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hardy.#T12#
A lull in the action here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mondragon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hardy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mondragon tries to keep control of the position but Hardy is staying busy.#T13##SUB2#
Mondragon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mondragon is hanging on to Hardy's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Mondragon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Hardy from escaping the position.
Hardy trying to control the hands but Mondragon won't let him. #T14##SUB2#
Mondragon looking for the choke from the back.
Hardy is trying to break free.
Mondragon trying to control.
Mondragon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mondragon avoiding Hardy 's attempts to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 15 to 0.
A very excited looking Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CWC 330 - McCain vs Brown
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 31 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandito shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mondragon as he jumps to the side.
Bandito is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mondragon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Mondragon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Bandito moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bandito is controlling Mondragon's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving. #T1#
Mondragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mondragon won't allow Bandito to sweep him here.
Mondragon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bandito wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandito swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Bandito is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mondragon defends well.
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bandito has his hands on Mondragon's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito pulls Mondragon in close to his closed guard and prevents Mondragon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandito swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Bandito controlling the position.
Bandito wants to sweep but no luck.
Bandito looking to control.
Bandito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bandito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.
Bandito looking to control.
#T6#
Mondragon forces his way into half guard.
Mondragon trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Mondragon 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.
Mondragon prevents Bandito from improving his position.
Bandito wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Bandito controlling the position for now.
Bandito works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mondragon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondragon controlling from the top position.
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB#
Bandito is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bandito has control of Mondragon's left arm, preventing Mondragon from doing any damage.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mondragon preventing the sweep. #T9#
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bandito had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now.
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Bandito trying to control the position.
#T10#
Bandito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (2) Mondragon
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Bandito postures up.
Bandito forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Bandito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mondragon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.
Bandito prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Mondragon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandito is working away from the top position though.#T12#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (2) Mondragon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon is desperately trying to improve his position but Bandito has a good base and remains in mount.
Bandito wants to control but instead Mondragon manages to regain half guard.
Mondragon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mondragon trying to control here.
Bandito is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Bandito stalling away here and it's allowed Mondragon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T13#
Bandito is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Bandito has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Bandito is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mondragon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mondragon is holding on to half guard well.
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bandito is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bandito passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (2) Mondragon
Bandito wants to take Mondragon's back but he can't do it this time.
Bandito wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Mondragon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandito tries to control but Mondragon wriggling away.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mondragon tries to hold on but Bandito postures up.#SUB#
Bandito is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mondragon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mondragon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (8) vs (4) Mondragon
Bandito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A very excited looking Enamorado Bandito rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Gabriel Arones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 30 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Arones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arones (2) vs (0) Mondragon
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Arones looking to pass the guard.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arones controls the pace.
Arones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Arones passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Arones (5) vs (0) Mondragon
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones working away.#T1#
Arones in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard.
Arones 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.
Arones controls the position.#T2#
Arones is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.
Arones working away.
Mondragon is looking to reverse the position.
Arones works to advance to full mount. Mondragon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arones (7) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Mondragon tries to hold on but Arones postures up.
Arones controlling from the full mount.
Mondragon holds of for dear life.
Mondragon working to try and regain half guard.
Arones avoids the attempt from Mondragon to control.#T4#
Mondragon regains half guard.
Mondragon is trying to get back to full guard.
Mondragon controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Arones sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Arones has control of the leg.
Arones sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Mondragon is looking to control Arones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
Arones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7##SUB#
Arones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mondragon defends it well.
Arones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mondragon wants to control but Arones is keeping busy.
#T8#
Mondragon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Arones controlling from the top position.
Mondragon trying to control the position here.
Arones tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard. #T9#
Arones trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arones 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. #SUB2#
Mondragon working for a triangle but Arones defends it easily.
Mondragon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T10#
Arones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mondragon looking to control.
#T11#
Arones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Arones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Arones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Arones is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Arones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mondragon wants to control the position but Arones says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Arones has control of the leg.
Arones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Arones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mondragon sees it coming and defends easily.
Arones wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is defending well. #T13#
Arones is working hard here to advance position.
Mondragon trying to control here.
Arones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Arones has control of the leg.
Arones trying to control the pace.
Arones prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon is staying active underneath Arones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arones takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gabriel Arones waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Prelims
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 30 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Aku Serronen!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Serronen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mondragon defends well and Serronen ends up having to push Mondragon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Serronen dives in for a single leg takedown but Mondragon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Mondragon dives in and scores a takedown into Serronen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Serronen
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mondragon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Serronen
Serronen is trying to escape the position but Mondragon is controlling the position.
Mondragon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Serronen for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Serronen tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position.
Mondragon trying to control the position but Serronen is working away. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Serronen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks Mondragon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mondragon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mondragon advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (7) vs (0) Serronen
Serronen is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Serronen can't escape the position.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Serronen is squirming around nicely.
Mondragon is really struggling to control Serronen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Serronen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Serronen tries to reverse the position but Mondragon maintains control.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Serronen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mondragon is trying to control the action in half guard but Serronen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Well, if Mondragon 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.
Serronen tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg.
Mondragon is stalling here. Serronen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mondragon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Serronen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (7) vs (4) Serronen
Serronen tries to advance to mount but Mondragon denies him.
Mondragon regains half guard.#T7#
Mondragon wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon wants to control but Serronen is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Serronen seems content to control.
We've been informed that Serronen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Serronen is very close to passing his half guard.
Mondragon gets full guard.#T8#
Mondragon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Serronen is now in half guard.
Mondragon gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serronen trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serronen is one step ahead there.
Mondragon has Serronen pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Mondragon looking for a sweep. Not yet Mondragon, not yet.
Serronen being controlled here momentarily.
Serronen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serronen looking to sit in guard and control but Mondragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (9) vs (4) Serronen
Serronen being controlled here, momentarily. #T10#
Mondragon passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Serronen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mondragon trying to control the pace. #T11##SUB2#
Serronen looking for submissions off his back.
Serronen wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
Mondragon is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Mondragon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (12) vs (4) Serronen
Mondragon in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T13#
Serronen is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Mondragon staying calm.
Mondragon gets to mount! Serronen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (14) vs (4) Serronen#T14#
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Mondragon is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Serronen is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (17) vs (4) Serronen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serronen staying busy and making it hard for Mondragon to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
An out of breath Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CWC 324 - Prelims
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Eric Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 29 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Barnes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mondragon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Barnes clinches.
Mondragon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barnes prevents it.
#TD#
Barnes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mondragon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Mondragon#SUB#
Barnes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Mondragon is in a bad position with Barnes working for a choke. Mondragon manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) Mondragon
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Mondragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1##SUB#
Barnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Barnes trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Mondragon 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: Barnes (6) vs (4) Mondragon
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Mondragon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mondragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mondragon content to stall in guard here.
Barnes 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Barnes 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: Barnes (8) vs (4) Mondragon
Barnes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mondragon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Mondragon pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Barnes postures up.
Barnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes passes into half guard.
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
Mondragon won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Mondragon is looking to control Barnes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
Barnes wants to pass to mount but Mondragon is defending the position. #T5#
Barnes trying to control from Mondragon's half guard. Mondragon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Barnes passes into half guard. #SUB#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Mondragon defends the submission attempt.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Mondragon manages to get to full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon controlling Barnes's posture.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon is adopting a defensive guard.#T7#
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (11) vs (4) Mondragon#SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura but Mondragon is defending well.
Barnes trying to control the position but Mondragon is working away.
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom here.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working. #T8##SUB#
Barnes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mondragon is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Mondragon sneaks back into half guard.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
Barnes is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.#T9#
Barnes prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Barnes trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon controlling the position for now.
Mondragon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Mondragon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Mondragon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Barnes 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. #T10#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondragon holds on and takes a little breather.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.#T11#
Mondragon can't keep his opponent in guard - Barnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mondragon won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Barnes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (14) vs (4) Mondragon
Barnes tries to control but Mondragon wriggling away.
Mondragon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Barnes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mondragon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (14) vs (6) Mondragon
Mondragon won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #T12#
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Barnes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Barnes working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
#T13#
Barnes 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.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mondragon defends well.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (16) vs (6) Mondragon#T14##SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mondragon seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
Barnes is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away.
Mondragon is controlling Barnes's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mondragon is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (19) vs (6) Mondragon
Mondragon wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
A less than humble Eric Barnes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CWC 323 - Cubbedge vs Jackson
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Ken Vrjalya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 28 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vrjalya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vrjalya shoots in but no luck this time.
Vrjalya fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Vrjalya. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Mondragon closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Vrjalya wants the takedown. Mondragon is fighting it off but Vrjalya persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mondragon's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Vrjalya is working hard here to advance position.
Vrjalya sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya is looking to advance position but Mondragon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (4) Mondragon
Mondragon looking to control but Vrjalya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Vrjalya is looking to get to half guard.
Vrjalya is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mondragon content just to control the position here.
Vrjalya stops Mondragon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mondragon controlling from mount. #T2#
Vrjalya working to try and regain half guard.
Vrjalya holds of for dear life.
Vrjalya tries to lock up and control but Mondragon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vrjalya is working to get back to half guard.
Mondragon looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Vrjalya prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Mondragon prevents Vrjalya from getting the reversal.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Mondragon trying to control but Vrjalya is having none of it. #T4#
Mondragon prevents Vrjalya from getting the reversal.
Vrjalya looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vrjalya (2) vs (7) Mondragon#SUB2#
Mondragon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T5#
Mondragon is trying to stick to Vrjalya's back but Vrjalya is turning into Mondragon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mondragon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vrjalya. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (4) vs (7) Mondragon
Mondragon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrjalya stands and throws Mondragon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (7) vs (7) Mondragon#T6#
Mondragon wants to control but Vrjalya postures up.#SUB#
Vrjalya working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vrjalya is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mondragon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mondragon regains half guard.#SUB#
Vrjalya is looking for a kimura but Mondragon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vrjalya to get the leverage. #T7#
Mondragon trying to control here.
Mondragon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Vrjalya is staying active.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Vrjalya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vrjalya wants to free his trapped foot but Mondragon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vrjalya is working away from the top position though.
Vrjalya trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away.
Vrjalya prevents Mondragon from improving his position.#T8#
Mondragon trying to hold on to Vrjalya's head to control him but Vrjalya postures up.
Vrjalya uses his free foot to push down on Mondragon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mondragon. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (10) vs (7) Mondragon
Vrjalya looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondragon wants to control but Vrjalya is having none of it.
Vrjalya with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T9#
Mondragon is looking to get to half guard.
Vrjalya is looking to take Mondragon's back but instead Mondragon gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Vrjalya trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Vrjalya has control of the leg.
Vrjalya wants to pass to mount but Mondragon is defending the position. #T10#
Mondragon is trying to control but can't.
Mondragon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vrjalya wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Vrjalya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mondragon is trying to keep Vrjalya in close.
#T11#
Mondragon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vrjalya trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Vrjalya postures up.
Vrjalya showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Vrjalya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T12#
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Mondragon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vrjalya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mondragon is trying to keep Vrjalya in close.
#T13#
Mondragon managing to control the position.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Vrjalya from controlling successfully.
Mondragon is pulling down on Vrjalya's head. It's preventing any offense from Vrjalya, at least for the moment.
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T14#
Vrjalya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrjalya sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mondragon's guard.
Vrjalya is just content to waste time from the top position. Mondragon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mondragon is trying to keep Vrjalya in close.
Vrjalya controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon has his hands on Vrjalya's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vrjalya takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Ken Vrjalya 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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Event:
CWC Fight Night 2
Date: Sep 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 28 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mondragon circles away.
Mondragon is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.#CL#
Mondragon gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Mondragon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Johnson regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Johnson
Johnson is controlling Mondragon's posture.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Johnson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage. #T1#
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mondragon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mondragon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mondragon! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (6) vs (2) Johnson
Mondragon controls the position.#T2#
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Mondragon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to control but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon slows the pace down. #SUB#
Mondragon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mondragon's guard! Nice work there by Johnson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (6) vs (4) Johnson
Johnson is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Johnson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (6) vs (7) Johnson#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mondragon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Johnson wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mondragon struggling a bit here.
Johnson trying to control the position but Mondragon is working away. #SUB2#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mondragon is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Mondragon is not content to let Johnson control the position. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mondragon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Mondragon struggling a bit here.#T6#
Mondragon gets back to half guard.
Mondragon gets back to full guard.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7#
Mondragon wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Johnson 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.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Mondragon is not content to let Johnson control the position.#T8#
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Mondragon regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9##SUB2#
Johnson 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.
Mondragon is trying to keep Johnson in close.
#SUB#
Mondragon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mondragon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mondragon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mondragon! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (10) vs (7) Johnson#T10#
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson is trying to control Mondragon's posture but Mondragon avoids it.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson looking for a sweep but Mondragon has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (12) vs (7) Johnson
Johnson is looking to improve his position but Mondragon isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Mondragon takes Johnson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Johnson is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (15) vs (7) Johnson
Johnson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mondragon wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Johnson right now.
Mondragon struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T12#
Mondragon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Johnson defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (15) vs (9) Johnson
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondragon holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Johnson trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mondragon controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Johnson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mondragon has locked up a guillotine! Mondragon's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Johnson is holding on here and Mondragon must be using up a lot of energy. Johnson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mondragon gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Esteban Mondragon!
An out of breath Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CWC 320 - Prelims
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 27 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 26 losses; Golar Omoran!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mondragon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Omoran has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mondragon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Mondragon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Omoran regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Omoran
Mondragon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Omoran working a defensive guard here.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Omoran manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Omoran
Mondragon has control of Omoran's left arm, preventing Omoran from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omoran preventing the sweep.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Omoran from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mondragon has his hands on Omoran's head, controlling the position.
Omoran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Omoran is proving a slippery customer.
Omoran passes Mondragon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mondragon wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Omoran is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mondragon! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (2) vs (5) Omoran
Mondragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Omoran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mondragon tries to hold on but Omoran postures up.
Omoran controlling from mount. #T3#
Mondragon tries to hold on but Omoran pushes him away.
Mondragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Omoran content just to control the position here.
Mondragon 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: Mondragon (4) vs (5) Omoran
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Omoran is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Mondragon stays in close to Omoran's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Omoran is looking for a triangle here but Mondragon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (7) vs (5) Omoran
Omoran gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T5#
Omoran tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Omoran is looking to control Mondragon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Omoran avoid being mounted?
Omoran is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mondragon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mondragon wants to pass to mount but Omoran is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Omoran trying to hold on to Mondragon's head to control him but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Omoran is defending well.
Mondragon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Omoran is holding on to half guard well.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T7#
Well, if Mondragon 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon prevents Omoran from improving his position.#T8#
Omoran is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mondragon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mondragon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (7) vs (9) Omoran
Mondragon can't escape the position.
Mondragon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Despite being in a bad position, Mondragon is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Mondragon trying to control the action but Omoran just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Omoran has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Mondragon! Can he survive? No! He's out! Omoran gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Golar Omoran!
A relieved looking Golar Omoran thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 319 - El Toto vs Petersen
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 15 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 26 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Trump shoots in for a takedown but Mondragon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mondragon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Trump scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Mondragon
Trump working away.
Mondragon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Trump is staying active.#SUB#
Trump looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mondragon being controlled for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Trump's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
A control attempt from Mondragon but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Trump (6) vs (0) Mondragon
Trump controlling his opponent.
Mondragon is working to get back to half guard.
Mondragon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Trump seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mondragon is holding on tight.
Mondragon wants to control but Trump is having none of it.
Mondragon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Trump fails to take his opponent's back.
Trump controlling the position easily from mount.
Mondragon tries to hold on but Trump pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon has given up his back. Will we see Trump going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Trump (9) vs (0) Mondragon#T3#
Trump gets his hands free as Mondragon looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump trying to control.
Mondragon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Trump keeps control of the position easily here as Mondragon tries to buck him off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mondragon trying to control the action but Trump just sinks the hooks in. #T4##SUB#
Trump tightening his grip on Mondragon, looking for the choke.
Mondragon turns into Trump and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (9) vs (2) Mondragon
Trump trying to control the position here.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon is still trying to improve position.#T5#
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Trump has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mondragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Trump trying to control the position.
Mondragon trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T6##SUB#
Trump looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Trump has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mondragon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Mondragon keeps trying to improve his position.
Mondragon trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom. #T7#
Trump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trump pulls Mondragon in close to his closed guard and prevents Mondragon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Trump 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: Trump (11) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon is looking to control Trump's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?#T8##SUB#
Trump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trump performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mondragon gets back to full guard.
#T9#
Trump trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trump wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving. #T10#
Mondragon seems keen to control Trump's posture.
Mondragon being controlled here, momentarily.
Trump postures up.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Trump postures up. #T11#
Mondragon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (11) vs (4) Mondragon
Mondragon trying to move into half guard but instead Trump has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (13) vs (4) Mondragon
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Trump controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mondragon is trying to keep Trump in close.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Trump sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trump has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mondragon is adopting a defensive guard.#T13#
Trump controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Mondragon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Trump stacks Mondragon 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 Trump! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (16) vs (4) Mondragon
Mondragon is not content to let Trump control the position. #T14#
Mondragon is trying to control Trump's posture but Trump avoids it.
The referee asks Trump politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Trump prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump'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.
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trump's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Donald Trump retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Donald Trump 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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Event:
CWC 318 - Hirsch vs El Toro Jr
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 26 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mondragon rushes Cruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cruz looking for a takedown.
Mondragon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Mondragon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cruz clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mondragon (4) vs (0) Cruz
Cruz tries to break free.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cruz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mondragon.
Cruz tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mondragon has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cruz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Cruz rolls, trying to escape but Mondragon keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Cruz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cruz staying busy and making it hard for Mondragon to control. #T2#
Mondragon has the hooks in. Cruz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cruz staying busy and making it hard for Mondragon to control.
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Cruz from escaping the position.
Mondragon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cruz.
Mondragon'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.#T3##SUB#
Cruz preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mondragon.
Cruz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mondragon keeps control of the position easily here as Cruz tries to buck him off.
#T4#
Cruz staying busy and making it hard for Mondragon to control.
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Cruz from escaping the position.
Mondragon controls the position.#T5#
Cruz can't escape the position.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cruz prevents Mondragon from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Mondragon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cruz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T6#
Mondragon controlling the position well here. Cruz rolled but Mondragon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mondragon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cruz for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Cruz wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Mondragon looking to break Cruz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cruz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mondragon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cruz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mondragon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation. #T8#
Cruz tries to escape the position.
Mondragon controlling the position well here. Cruz rolled but Mondragon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mondragon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Mondragon has the hooks in. Cruz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cruz keeps trying to improve his position.
Cruz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T10#
Mondragon trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there. #T11#
Cruz managing to control the position.
Mondragon trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Mondragon looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Cruz looking to control.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass.
Cruz pulls Mondragon in close to prevent any damage. #T13#
Cruz looking to control.
Mondragon trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz has Mondragon pulled in close to control his posture.
Mondragon trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz looking to control.
#T14#
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Mondragon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mondragon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 4 to 0.
A relieved looking Esteban Mondragon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Michael Cruz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Peterson vs Addams
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 33 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 26 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mondragon moves into the clinch.#TD#
Arias turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arias (4) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Arias is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mondragon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard.
Mondragon stops Arias from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Arias content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Arias advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (6) vs (0) Mondragon#T1#
Mondragon wants to hold on but Arias pushes him away.
Arias looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arias avoids the attempt from Mondragon to control.
Arias is looking to work his way around to Mondragon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Arias tries to control but Mondragon wriggling away.
Mondragon wants to hold on but Arias pushes him away.#SUB#
Arias working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Arias looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Arias has control of Mondragon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mondragon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mondragon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mondragon is squirming around, avoiding Arias's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Arias goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mondragon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (6) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon passes into half guard.
Arias tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Mondragon seems content to control.#T4#
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon trying to mount his opponent but Arias defends it.
Mondragon stalling away here and it's allowed Arias to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Arias has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T5#
Mondragon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias looking to control.
Mondragon stays in close to Arias's body and controls the position.
Mondragon won't allow Arias to sweep him here. #T6#
Arias controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Mondragon passes into half guard.
Mondragon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (6) vs (5) Mondragon
Arias tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon prevents Arias from getting the reversal.#T7#
Mondragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mondragon prevents Arias from getting the reversal.
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mondragon is trying to control here but Arias has managed to regain half guard.
#T8#
Arias moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
Arias being controlled here, momentarily. #T9#
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Arias looking to control but Mondragon passes into half guard.
Arias wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon controlling the action here. #T10#
Arias is refusing to be controlled, as Mondragon sits in half guard.
Mondragon trying to control the pace.
Arias is trying to get back to full guard.
Mondragon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (6) vs (8) Mondragon#T11#
Mondragon trying to control but Arias is having none of it.
Mondragon wants to take Arias's back here but Arias is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mondragon controlling from the full mount. #T12#
Mondragon looking to control but Arias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondragon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Arias really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Mondragon 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.
Mondragon fails to advance to Arias's back.
Arias tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Mondragon tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
Arias is looking to improve his position but Mondragon isn't that keen on the idea.
Arias holds of for dear life.
Mondragon forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Arias (6) vs (11) Mondragon
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 11 to 6.
After winning the bout, Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CWC 316 - Saldini vs Toehold
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 26 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mondragon clinches up with Savkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Savkov jumps guard but Mondragon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Savkov fails to pull guard.
Mondragon is looking for a takedown.
Savkov has been working on his balance at Rivers Edge Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Mondragon.#TD2#
Mondragon is trying to trip Savkov. He has hold of a leg but Savkov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mondragon persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mondragon is pushing down on Savkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Savkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Mondragon has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
Savkov gets full guard.#T1#
Mondragon content to stall in guard here.
Savkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Savkov looking for subs off his back but Mondragon has passed one foot through into half guard.
Well, if Mondragon 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.
#T2#
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Mondragon 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.
Savkov trying to hold on to Mondragon's head to control him but Mondragon postures up.
#T3#
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Mondragon is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.
Mondragon controlling the action here. #T4#
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mondragon is looking to stall here but Savkov recovers full guard.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
It looks like Mondragon 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mondragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mondragon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savkov is trying to control the position but Mondragon postures up. #T6#
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Savkov.
Mondragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Savkov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Savkov working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
#T7##SUB#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mondragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mondragon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Mondragon sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Mondragon forces his way into half guard.
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Savkov is looking to control Mondragon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?
Mondragon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Mondragon 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.
Mondragon trying to control from half guard but Savkov is working away. #T10#
Savkov won't allow Mondragon to pass to mount.
Mondragon content to control rather than advance.
Savkov won't allow Mondragon to pass to mount.
Well, if Mondragon 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.
Mondragon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Savkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Mondragon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Mondragon wants to control but instead Savkov manages to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mondragon trying to control from Savkov's half guard. Savkov has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T12#
Savkov is adopting a defensive guard.
Mondragon won't allow Savkov to sweep him here.
Mondragon sitting in guard here, content to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mondragon.#T13##SUB#
Savkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.
Savkov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T14#
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Savkov has an active guard here but Mondragon has managed to pass into half guard.
Mondragon content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 5 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Esteban Mondragon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 315 - Prelims
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Helio Gracias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 26 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondragon circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Mondragon has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Mondragon has picked Gracias up - he's going for a ride! Mondragon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracias (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Gracias is defending well.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mondragon trying to control from half guard but Gracias is working away.
Gracias is controlling Mondragon's trapped leg to prevent Mondragon from advancing to side control.#T2#
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Mondragon 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.#T3#
Mondragon trying to control from half guard but Gracias is working away.
Mondragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mondragon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracias is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Mondragon is controlling the pace.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Gracias wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
Gracias keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T5#
Gracias wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
Mondragon is trying to control. Gracias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mondragon controlling the action here.
Gracias is pressing down on Mondragon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Gracias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon stays in close to Gracias's body and controls the position. #T7#
Gracias is pulling down on Mondragon's head to control his posture.
Gracias wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Gracias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracias has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mondragon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracias (0) vs (5) Mondragon#T8#
Mondragon trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
Gracias wants to control but Mondragon postures up.
Gracias is being controlled here.
Gracias tries to buck Mondragon off but Mondragon is having none of it.
Mondragon wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Gracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Mondragon happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Mondragon tries for a kimura but Gracias is defending well.
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face as Mondragon controls the position.
Mondragon wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Gracias stops Mondragon from passing to mount.
Gracias manages to get back to half guard.#T11#
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #SUB#
Gracias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mondragon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mondragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T12#
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
Gracias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mondragon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving. #T13#
Gracias has control of Mondragon's left arm, preventing Mondragon from doing any damage.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Gracias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Gracias keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mondragon pushing down on Gracias's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 5 to 0.
Esteban Mondragon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Jabbar vs Kincaid
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 25 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Ramon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mondragon shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mondragon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Mondragon tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mondragon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramon Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mondragon gets a clinch. #TD2#
Gracie has picked Mondragon up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Gracie
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mondragon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mondragon seems keen to control Gracie's posture.#T1#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie passes Mondragon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Mondragon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Gracie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Mondragon's thigh. Mondragon counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Mondragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Gracie
Mondragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie has his hands on Mondragon's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Mondragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Mondragon postures up.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mondragon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mondragon defends well.
Mondragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Mondragon is proving a slippery customer.
Mondragon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie is trying to keep Mondragon in close.
#T6#
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Gracie 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.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mondragon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (4) Gracie
Mondragon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (2) vs (7) Gracie
Mondragon manages to get back to half guard.#T7#
Mondragon wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Mondragon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Mondragon has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
Mondragon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mondragon is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie pushes down on Mondragon's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Mondragon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mondragon controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Mondragon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gracie postures up.
#SUB#
Mondragon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Mondragon managing to control the position. #T11#
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Mondragon working a defensive guard but Gracie manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (2) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working.
Gracie has knee on belly momentarily but Mondragon bucks him off and regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mondragon manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12#
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Mondragon is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving. #SUB#
Mondragon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #T13##SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mondragon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Mondragon in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (4) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie managing to control the position.
Mondragon is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Gracie working a defensive guard but Mondragon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (7) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 10 to 7.
Ramon Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 312 - Ziyaeddin vs Priest
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 23 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 24 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mondragon circles away.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mondragon sprawls well. Mondragon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steel gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Mondragon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Steel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Steel pulls Mondragon in close to prevent any damage.
Mondragon won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mondragon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Mondragon#SUB2#
Mondragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Mondragon controlling the position.
Mondragon controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Steel sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Steel passes into half guard.
Steel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Mondragon trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mondragon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mondragon looking to control.
#T4#
Steel stands and throws Mondragon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (2) Mondragon
Steel working away.
Steel wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position. #T5#
Steel just content to control the position.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom here.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mondragon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Steel trying to control the pace.
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working.
Steel prevents Mondragon from improving his position.#T7#
Steel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mondragon manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8##SUB2#
Mondragon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel 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. #T9#
Mondragon is trying to keep Steel in close.
Mondragon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steel slips nicely into half guard.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Steel not doing much here.
Mondragon is holding on to half guard well.#T10#
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steel'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.
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Steel sits in half guard.
Steel is pressing down on Mondragon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mondragon is holding on for now.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Steel trying to control the pace.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Mondragon wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mondragon is holding on to half guard well.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steel is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steel in particular looking to stall.
Further stalling from Steel.#T13#
Steel trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Mondragon is trying to control but can't.
Steel controlling the action here.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Steel is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Steel is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Bjj Steel 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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Event:
CWC 311 - Trump vs Nickal
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Jesus Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 23 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sanchez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mondragon! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sanchez (4) vs (0) Mondragon
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mondragon sneaks back into half guard.
Sanchez trying to control the pace.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Mondragon is having none of it.
Mondragon won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (7) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez controlling from mount.
Mondragon working to try and regain half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Sanchez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mondragon is now in Sanchez's guard. A big mistake from Sanchez there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (7) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez looking to control.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanchez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Mondragon is proving a slippery customer.
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Mondragon is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez wants to control but Mondragon passes easily into half guard.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez is pressing down on Mondragon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.#T3#
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Mondragon controlling from the top position.
Sanchez 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: Sanchez (9) vs (2) Mondragon#T4#
Mondragon manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mondragon's guard.
Sanchez trying to control from Mondragon's half guard. Mondragon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mondragon 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: Sanchez (9) vs (4) Mondragon#T5#
Sanchez tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Sanchez wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Mondragon 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.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Mondragon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Mondragon 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.
Mondragon passes into side control, despite Sanchez's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (9) vs (7) Mondragon#T6#
Mondragon moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (9) vs (9) Mondragon
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Mondragon trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Mondragon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanchez 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: Sanchez (11) vs (9) Mondragon#T7#
Mondragon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Mondragon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (14) vs (9) Mondragon
Sanchez works to advance to full mount. Mondragon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (16) vs (9) Mondragon
Mondragon tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez controlling from mount. #T8#
Mondragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely.
Mondragon 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: Sanchez (16) vs (11) Mondragon
Sanchez 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: Sanchez (18) vs (11) Mondragon#T9#
Mondragon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Sanchez passes Mondragon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is defending well.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg. #T10#
Mondragon is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is defending well.
Mondragon is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Sanchez is taking a breather. Mondragon 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.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Mondragon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is taking a breather. Mondragon 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.
Sanchez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (21) vs (11) Mondragon
Mondragon is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Mondragon gets back to half guard.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Sanchez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (24) vs (11) Mondragon
Sanchez controlling the pace for now.
Sanchez can't control as he wanted to and Mondragon manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Mondragon is defending the position.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
#T13#
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Mondragon is having none of it.
Sanchez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mondragon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Mondragon won't allow it.
Mondragon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mondragon is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
Sanchez is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Mondragon won't allow it.
Sanchez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (27) vs (11) Mondragon#T14#
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely.
Mondragon wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Mondragon is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez takes the fight on points by 27 to 11.
After the fight, Jesus Sanchez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - Peterson vs Zulu
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 23 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 23 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Mondragon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Savkov wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
Savkov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mondragon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mondragon trying to mount his opponent but Savkov defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon controlling the pace. #T1#
Savkov is trying to maintain the position but Mondragon is very close to passing his half guard.
Mondragon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Mondragon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mondragon is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Mondragon 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.
Savkov is not content to let Mondragon control the position.#T3#
Mondragon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mondragon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Savkov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mondragon is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for a submission but Savkov manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
#T4##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Savkov has his foot on Mondragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mondragon works his way back into a safe position though.
Savkov trying to control the position here.
Mondragon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Savkov is trying to control the position but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mondragon passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (8) Mondragon#T5#
Savkov is trying to get back to half guard.
Mondragon trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov tries to improve position but can't.
Savkov wants to control but Mondragon postures up.#T6#
Mondragon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Savkov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mondragon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Savkov (0) vs (10) Mondragon
Mondragon wants to take his opponent's back but Savkov doesn't allow it.
Savkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mondragon looking to control but Savkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Mondragon is looking to work his way around to Savkov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mondragon tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Savkov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Mondragon has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Savkov (0) vs (13) Mondragon
Mondragon biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8#
Mondragon not allowing Savkov to control his hands. #SUB2#
Mondragon working for the choke.
Savkov tries to break free.
Savkov breaks Mondragon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (13) Mondragon
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Mondragon looking to control.
#SUB2#
Mondragon working for submissions but it's allowed Savkov to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mondragon is defending against the submission attempts here by Savkov.
#T10#
Mondragon is trying to control but can't.
Savkov is looking to stall here but Mondragon recovers full guard.
Mondragon controls Savkov momentarily but Savkov frees himself. #T11#
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
Savkov trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mondragon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Savkov stacks Mondragon 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 Savkov! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (13) Mondragon
Savkov trying to control the position but Mondragon is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T12##SUB#
Savkov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mondragon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mondragon tries to bench press Savkov off him but Savkov keeps the position.
Savkov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mondragon's legs.
Mondragon is trying to work for a sweep but Savkov has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Savkov (7) vs (13) Mondragon#T13#
Savkov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Savkov looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondragon tries to lock up and control but Savkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Savkov trying to control but Mondragon is having none of it. #T14#
Mondragon wants to control but Savkov is having none of it.
Savkov controlling his opponent.
Mondragon working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 13 to 7.
Our winner, Esteban Mondragon, 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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Event:
CWC 309 - Steel vs Pavlov
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 22 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 31 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Mondragon clinches with his opponent.
Ottke tries for a takedown but Mondragon manages to get underhooks.
Ottke is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Ottke has clasped his hands together around Mondragon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mondragon (0) vs (4) Ottke
Mondragon holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Ottke controls the position.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mondragon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Ottke is very close to passing his half guard.
Mondragon gets full guard.#T1#
Mondragon pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mondragon has control of Ottke's left arm, preventing Ottke from doing any damage.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Mondragon wants to control the position but Ottke says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Ottke's head to control him but Ottke postures up.
Ottke stalling.
Mondragon wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy.
Mondragon is controlling Ottke's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Mondragon is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Mondragon trying to control but Ottke postures up.
#SUB2#
Ottke is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Mondragon won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Ottke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Mondragon manages to get to full guard.
Mondragon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully. #T6#
Mondragon managing to control the position.
Ottke passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (7) Ottke
Ottke wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mondragon wants to control but Ottke postures up.#T7#
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon being controlled for a moment.
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Ottke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ottke's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ottke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working. #T9#
Mondragon tries to improve position but can't.
Ottke is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mondragon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mondragon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ottke wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Ottke controls the position. #T10#
Ottke trying to control the position but Mondragon is working away.
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ottke just content to control the position. #T11#
Mondragon sneaks back into half guard.
Ottke slows the pace down in half guard.
Mondragon gets back to full guard.
#T12#
Mondragon being controlled here, momentarily.
Ottke trying to move into half guard but instead Mondragon has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (7) Ottke
Ottke is trying to control the position but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ottke is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (9) Ottke#T13#
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke forces his way into half guard.
Ottke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ottke trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away. #T14#
Mondragon trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (2) vs (12) Ottke
Ottke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mondragon is desperately trying to improve his position but Ottke has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 12 to 2.
Rolf Ottke 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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Event:
CWC 308 - Steel vs Mondragon
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Steel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Steel is looking to advance position but Mondragon won't allow it.
Mondragon controlling the position for now.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Steel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is still trying to improve position.
Mondragon is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Steel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Steel has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mondragon controlling the position well.
Steel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Steel is very close to passing his half guard.
Steel is taking a breather. Mondragon 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.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Steel prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Steel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mondragon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mondragon.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
#T3#
Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Mondragon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Steel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mondragon being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
#T4#
Steel stays in close to Mondragon's body and controls the position.
Mondragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mondragon is pulling down on Steel's head to control his posture.
Steel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon is pulling down on Steel's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel, at least for the moment.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Steel is proving a slippery customer.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Steel stays in close to Mondragon's body and controls the position.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steel wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mondragon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Steel passes Mondragon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Steel trying to control the pace.
Mondragon is looking to control Steel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
Steel is controlling the pace.
Mondragon is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Steel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel'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.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Steel trying to control the pace. #T9#
Steel trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mondragon.
Steel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel preventing the sweep. #T10##SUB2#
Steel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steel advances to half guard.
Steel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Steel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mondragon is positioning himself well to prevent Steel advancing to mount. #T11#
Steel is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.
Steel is looking to pass Mondragon's guard but actually Mondragon recovers to full guard.
Steel looking to pass the guard.
Steel is working hard here to advance position.
Mondragon managing to control the position.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Mondragon is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Steel trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon looking to control but Steel passes into half guard.
Mondragon trying to control here.
#T13#
Steel not doing much here.
Mondragon gets full guard.
Mondragon pulls Steel in to control the position.
Steel trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Mondragon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mondragon controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Bjj Steel retains his welterweight title!
Bjj Steel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Dyon vs Steel
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 29 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ottke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mondragon avoids it really well and circles away.
Mondragon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ottke doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Mondragon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ottke won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (0) vs (4) Mondragon
Ottke being controlled for a moment.
Ottke can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Mondragon takes a little break here. Ottke wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ottke keeping his opponent close.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
Ottke wants to control but Mondragon postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Ottke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon stalling.
Mondragon prevents Ottke from improving his position.#T3#
Ottke trying to control from the bottom.
Ottke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mondragon trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Ottke is controlling Mondragon's trapped leg to prevent Mondragon from advancing to side control.
Ottke wants to control but Mondragon passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (7) Mondragon#T4#
Ottke wants to control but Mondragon postures up.
Ottke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mondragon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ottke is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon working away.
Ottke tries to improve position but can't.
Ottke is not content to let Mondragon control the position. #T5#
Ottke can't do much from the bottom here.
Ottke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mondragon off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (4) vs (7) Mondragon
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ottke avoiding Mondragon 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Ottke is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mondragon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mondragon for a finish.
Mondragon is trying to break free.
#T6#
Mondragon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Ottke is looking for the choke from the back position but Mondragon is controlling his hands well.
Mondragon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ottke is hanging on to Mondragon's back as he tries to escape.
Ottke wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
Ottke biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T7#
Ottke is hanging on to Mondragon's back as he tries to escape.
Mondragon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ottke.
Ottke avoiding Mondragon 's attempts to control his hands.
Mondragon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mondragon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Ottke moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (7) vs (7) Mondragon
Ottke controlling from the back.
Mondragon trying to control the position but Ottke manages to sink in the hooks.
Mondragon is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ottke trying to control momentarily.
#T9#
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mondragon looking to control the position. #SUB#
Ottke is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mondragon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T10#
Ottke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ottke is hanging on to Mondragon's back as he tries to escape.
Ottke biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Ottke looking for the RNC. #T11#
What can Mondragon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Mondragon right now.
#SUB#
Ottke has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mondragon tries to break free.
Ottke not allowing Mondragon to control his hands.
Ottke controls the position.
Mondragon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ottke's guard. Nice work there by Mondragon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (7) vs (9) Mondragon#T12#
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
Ottke controlling the position.
Mondragon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke controlling Mondragon's posture.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #T14#
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mondragon being controlled here momentarily.
Mondragon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 9 to 7.
A very excited looking Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CWC 306 - Halli vs Brown
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 21 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 25 losses; Billy Conforto!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Conforto has closed the distance and engaged Mondragon in a clinch.
Mondragon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Conforto after a bit of a struggle.
Conforto tries to score a body lock takedown but Mondragon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Mondragon has hold of one of Conforto's legs. Conforto is fighting the takedown attempt but Mondragon gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Mondragon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mondragon 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.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Conforto wants to hit a sweep here but Mondragon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Conforto there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Conforto
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Conforto wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Conforto tries to reverse the position but Mondragon maintains control.
Conforto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Conforto trying to control but Mondragon postures up.
#T2#
Conforto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Conforto has a hand on Mondragon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mondragon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (8) vs (0) Conforto
Mondragon controlling from the full mount.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Conforto is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Conforto 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.
Conforto is trying to control but can't.
Mondragon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (11) vs (0) Conforto
Conforto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (11) vs (2) Conforto
Mondragon wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Conforto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mondragon defends it well.
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Conforto sits in half guard. #T4#
Mondragon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon is trying to keep Conforto in close.
#T5#
Conforto preventing the sweep.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Conforto wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Conforto trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto is fighting to break Mondragon's control of his arms but Mondragon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Mondragon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conforto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Conforto works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Conforto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Conforto is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7#
Conforto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mondragon reverses the position - he's now on top in Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (13) vs (2) Conforto
Mondragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Conforto looking for a guillotine here but Mondragon defends easily.
#T8#
Mondragon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mondragon trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Conforto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon advances to half guard. #T9#
Conforto wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
Mondragon trying to control the pace.
Conforto is looking to control Mondragon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Conforto avoid being mounted?
Mondragon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Conforto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Conforto has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (16) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto gets back to half guard.#T10#
Mondragon passes into side control, despite Conforto's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (19) vs (2) Conforto
Conforto can't do much from the bottom here.
Conforto is trying to improve his position.
Conforto keeps trying to improve his position.
Mondragon advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (21) vs (2) Conforto
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conforto is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Conforto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mondragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Conforto tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.#T12#
Mondragon content just to control the position here.
Mondragon'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.
Conforto is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Mondragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Conforto is trying to escape the mount.
Conforto tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.#T14#
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Conforto is desperately trying to improve his position but Mondragon has a good base and remains in mount.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Conforto is squirming around nicely.
Conforto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (24) vs (2) Conforto
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon has the hooks in. Conforto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mondragon biding his time, controlling Conforto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
A victorious Esteban Mondragon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 305
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Mondragon has closed the distance and engaged Magomedov in a clinch.
Magomedov is working for takedown but Mondragon is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Mondragon tightens his grip and picks Magomedov up, before dumping him to the ground. Magomedov manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Magomedov seems keen to control Mondragon's posture.
Magomedov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov pulls Mondragon in to control the position.
Magomedov 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.#SUB#
Magomedov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov 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.#T1#
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Magomedov looking to control.
Mondragon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to control the position here.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Magomedov is pulling down on Mondragon's head. It's preventing any offense from Mondragon, at least for the moment.
Magomedov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Mondragon regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mondragon has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Mondragon looking to control.
Magomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Magomedov 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. #T4#
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mondragon for as long as he can get away with.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Magomedov passes Mondragon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mondragon wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away.
Mondragon controlling the position well. #T5#
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Mondragon is defending the position.
Mondragon wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (2) Mondragon
Magomedov happy to just control the position for now.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Mondragon is working away. #T6##SUB#
Magomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mondragon wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov controlling from side mount.
Mondragon tries to improve position but can't.
Magomedov moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Magomedov'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.#T7#
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon is looking to reverse the position.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Mondragon is working away.
Mondragon tries to bench press Magomedov off him but Magomedov keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T8#
Mondragon tries to improve position but can't.
Magomedov controls the position.
Further stalling from Magomedov.
Magomedov wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Magomedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mondragon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mondragon regains half guard.#T9#
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mondragon.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondragon holds on and takes a little breather.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Magomedov stands and throws Mondragon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (8) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Mondragon stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magomedov is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mondragon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mondragon struggling a bit here.#T11##SUB#
Magomedov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov slows the pace down.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.
Magomedov wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mondragon is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Magomedov wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mondragon is trying to escape the position but Magomedov is controlling the position.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Magomedov is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Magomedov wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T13#
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Mondragon manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Magomedov.
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Mondragon has his hands on Magomedov's head, controlling the position.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mondragon is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (8) vs (4) Mondragon
Magomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Mondragon is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Magomedov has his foot on Mondragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mondragon works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov is trying to keep Mondragon in close.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Our winner, Khalid Magomedov, 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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Event:
CWC 304 - Fiso vs Morrison Jr
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 20 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dyon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mondragon was covering up waiting for the punch and Dyon finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dyon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mondragon controls Dyon momentarily but Dyon frees himself.
Dyon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dyon trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Dyon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dyon passes Mondragon's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Dyon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mondragon has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Dyon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dyon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dyon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mondragon reverses the position - he's now on top in Dyon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (2) Mondragon
Dyon 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: Dyon (4) vs (2) Mondragon
Dyon trying to pass the guard but Mondragon defending well.
Well, if Dyon 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.
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Dyon sits in half guard. #T2#
Dyon is looking to pass Mondragon's guard but actually Mondragon recovers to full guard.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mondragon seems keen to control Dyon's posture.
Mondragon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyon is one step ahead there.
Mondragon is trying to keep Dyon in close.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon forces his way into half guard.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Dyon is controlling well.
Dyon is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.
Mondragon is looking to control Dyon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Dyon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (7) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dyon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Dyon controlling from the full mount.
Mondragon is working to get back to half guard.
Dyon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mondragon is squirming around, avoiding Dyon's attempts to control the action.
Dyon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mondragon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T5#
Dyon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mondragon is holding on tight.
Dyon controlling from the full mount.
Dyon trying to control but Mondragon is having none of it.
Dyon fails to move to back control.
Mondragon tries to lock up and control but Dyon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Dyon controlling from mount.
Mondragon tries to hold on but Dyon pushes him away.
Mondragon is trying desperately to improve position.
Dyon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dyon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dyon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mondragon is squirming around, avoiding Dyon's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Dyon fails to move to back control.
Mondragon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Dyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dyon is pressing down on Mondragon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mondragon is holding on for now.
Dyon is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.
Mondragon manages to get to full guard.
Mondragon is trying to keep Dyon in close.
#T8#
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
Mondragon controls Dyon momentarily but Dyon frees himself.
Dyon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Mondragon controlling Dyon's posture.
Dyon stays in close to Mondragon's body and controls the position. #T9#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dyon.
Dyon is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Dyon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dyon wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mondragon is concentrating on defense, preventing Dyon from advancing position.
Dyon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dyon is pressing down on Mondragon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mondragon is holding on for now.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Dyon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dyon wants to free his trapped foot but Mondragon is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Dyon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (10) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mondragon trying to control here.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.
Dyon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dyon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dyon is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dyon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Dyon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dyon trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
Dyon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dyon continues to hold on tight.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dyon trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away.
Dyon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (13) vs (2) Mondragon#T12#
Dyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working.
Dyon tries to move to mount but Mondragon blocks the move with his legs.
Mondragon wants to control but Dyon postures up.
Mondragon is not content to let Dyon control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dyon (15) vs (2) Mondragon#T13#
Mondragon is looking to improve his position but Dyon isn't that keen on the idea.
Mondragon is still trying to improve position.
Mondragon wants to hold on but Dyon pushes him away.
Mondragon is working to get back to half guard.
Dyon takes Mondragon's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mondragon is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (18) vs (2) Mondragon
Dyon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mondragon.
Mondragon is trying to break free.
#T14#
Mondragon staying busy and making it hard for Dyon to control.
What can Mondragon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mondragon wants to control his opponent's hands but Dyon gets his hands free.
Mondragon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dyon's guard. Nice work there by Mondragon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (18) vs (4) Mondragon
Dyon is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon trying to control but Dyon is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Juu Dyon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Lo vs Silva Jr
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 27 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arias closes the distance and clinches up with Mondragon, looking for a takedown. Arias pushes Mondragon against the cage but Mondragon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mondragon leaves Arias with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mondragon gets a clinch.
Mondragon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mondragon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Arias is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Arias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arias wants to take the fight to the mat but Mondragon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mondragon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Arias is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias stops a takedown attempt from Mondragon.
Mondragon's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mondragon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Arias prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Mondragon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Mondragon#SUB#
Mondragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondragon has managed to get both his arms back between Arias's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Arias is trying to keep Mondragon in close.
Mondragon is fighting to break Arias's control of his arms but Arias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Arias had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.#SUB#
Arias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Mondragon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arias being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Mondragon trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Arias wants to sweep but no luck.
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mondragon trying to control but Arias is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SUB#
Arias throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mondragon escapes and throws Arias's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Mondragon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Arias! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arias (0) vs (7) Mondragon
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon tries to control but Arias wriggling away.
Arias tries to control the position but Mondragon now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (0) vs (10) Mondragon#T5#
Arias is really stuck here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Arias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mondragon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Arias is really stuck here.
#T6#
Mondragon is looking to control Arias but Arias is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon is hanging on to Arias's back as he tries to escape.
Arias has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Arias defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mondragon's arms.
Mondragon wants to control but Arias is keeping busy.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Arias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mondragon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Arias's body.
Arias tries to escape the position.
Mondragon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T8#
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Arias from escaping the position.
Mondragon controlling the position well here. Arias rolled but Mondragon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mondragon is trying to control but Arias is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T9#
Arias tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Arias is holding on tight.
Arias is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Arias keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arias is looking to escape.
Arias tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Arias wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Mondragon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Arias has given up his back. Will we see Mondragon going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (0) vs (13) Mondragon
Arias prevents Mondragon from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Mondragon working for a choke but Arias is defending well. #T12#
Will Mondragon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Arias is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mondragon.
#T13#
Arias tries to break free.
Mondragon biding his time, controlling Arias.
Mondragon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Arias trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Arias knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Arias for a finish. #T14#
Arias is really stuck here.
Mondragon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mondragon has the hooks in. Arias is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 13 to 0.
Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CWC 302 - Simone vs Ottke
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 19 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Rodrizinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Mondragon moves into the clinch.
Mondragon is pressed up against the cage. Chai has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mondragon down to the mat. Mondragon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Mondragon has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Chai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mondragon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chai to the mat. Chai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai is controlling Mondragon's posture.
Mondragon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mondragon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Chai
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Chai passes Mondragon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai wants to pass to mount but Mondragon is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Chai prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Mondragon gets full guard.
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Mondragon can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Chai 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.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mondragon controlling the position well.
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.#T3#
Chai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mondragon wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Mondragon gets full guard.
Chai pushes down on Mondragon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chai is working away from the top position though.
Chai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Chai wants to free his trapped foot but Mondragon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chai prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Chai perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Chai 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.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Chai is looking to pass Mondragon's guard but actually Mondragon recovers to full guard.
Chai trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mondragon is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #T6#
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Mondragon.
Chai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving. #T7##SUB#
Mondragon is looking for a triangle but Chai pushes his legs off easily.
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai is looking to pass into half guard but Mondragon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mondragon is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (4) vs (2) Chai
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai is adopting a defensive guard.#T8#
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.#T9#
Chai is adopting a defensive guard.
Chai working a defensive guard here.
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mondragon won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai pulls Mondragon in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondragon won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11##SUB2#
Mondragon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mondragon trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is really struggling to control Chai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Chai trying to control the position here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chai.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T13#
Mondragon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mondragon controlling from the top position.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Chai seems keen to control Mondragon's posture.
Chai is trying to hold Mondragon in close to prevent damage but Mondragon has managed to pass into half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Chai gets full guard.
Chai looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
A victorious Esteban Mondragon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 301 - Simone vs Dyon
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Khaba Dagestanskiy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 19 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dagestanskiy tries to keep at a distance but Mondragon has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Mondragon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dagestanskiy (0) vs (4) Mondragon
Dagestanskiy is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Dagestanskiy is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dagestanskiy is working hard here to advance position.
Dagestanskiy wants to control but Mondragon postures up.#T1#
Dagestanskiy looks to move to half guard but instead Mondragon has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dagestanskiy (0) vs (6) Mondragon
Dagestanskiy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dagestanskiy tries to lock up and control but Mondragon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dagestanskiy working to try and regain half guard.
Mondragon forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Dagestanskiy (0) vs (9) Mondragon#T2#
Dagestanskiy trying to control but not successfully.
Mondragon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dagestanskiy.
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Dagestanskiy from escaping the position.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position but Mondragon manages to sink in the hooks.
Dagestanskiy tries to roll but Mondragon sticks to his back.
#T3#
Mondragon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dagestanskiy's body.
Dagestanskiy can't escape the position.
Mondragon controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Dagestanskiy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4##SUB2#
Mondragon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mondragon controlling the position well here. Dagestanskiy rolled but Mondragon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T5#
Dagestanskiy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mondragon's guard. Nice work there by Dagestanskiy.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dagestanskiy (2) vs (9) Mondragon
Mondragon is pulling down on Dagestanskiy's head to control his posture.
Dagestanskiy looking to sit in guard and control but Mondragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dagestanskiy (2) vs (11) Mondragon#SUB#
Dagestanskiy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T6#
Mondragon passes into half guard.
Mondragon is pressing down on Dagestanskiy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dagestanskiy is holding on for now.
Dagestanskiy wants to control the action here but instead Mondragon manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dagestanskiy (2) vs (14) Mondragon
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dagestanskiy working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Mondragon controlling his opponent.
Dagestanskiy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Dagestanskiy is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
Dagestanskiy tries to improve his position but instead Mondragon has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dagestanskiy (2) vs (17) Mondragon#T8#
Dagestanskiy rolls, trying to escape but Mondragon keeps control of the position.
Mondragon is riding his opponent, not letting Dagestanskiy buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dagestanskiy is in bad spot here.
Mondragon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Dagestanskiy.
Dagestanskiy can't escape the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Mondragon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I would not like to be Dagestanskiy right now.
Dagestanskiy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Mondragon has got one arm under Dagestanskiy's chin. This could be trouble... Dagestanskiy trying to control the other hand but Mondragon gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Dagestanskiy has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Esteban Mondragon!
An out of breath Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA Prelims
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondragon tries to close the distance and clinch but Savkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Savkov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mondragon to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Savkov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Savkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Savkov trying to control the position.
Savkov 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.#T2#
Savkov trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mondragon controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mondragon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Savkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mondragon has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Mondragon content to control rather than advance.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Savkov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Mondragon is looking to advance position but Savkov won't allow it.
Mondragon uses his free foot to push down on Savkov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Savkov. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Savkov is desperately trying to improve his position but Mondragon has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Savkov tries to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Mondragon controlling his opponent.
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mondragon fails to advance to Savkov's back. #T6#
Savkov 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: Savkov (2) vs (5) Mondragon
Mondragon pulls Savkov in close to his closed guard and prevents Savkov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving. #T7##SUB2#
Mondragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Savkov trying to move into half guard but instead Mondragon has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (7) Mondragon#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mondragon passes into half guard.
Mondragon controlling the pace. #SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Savkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mondragon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mondragon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mondragon sitting in guard here, content to control. #T9#
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Savkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Savkov, not yet. #SUB#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mondragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T10##SUB#
Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Savkov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mondragon has passed into half guard!
Mondragon not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Mondragon passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (2) vs (10) Mondragon
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Savkov stops Mondragon from passing to mount. #T12#
Savkov tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position.
Mondragon controlling the position from side mount.
Savkov wants to control but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon laying and praying for a moment but Savkov takes advantage and regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Mondragon seems content to control.#T13#
Let's hope that Mondragon 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.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mondragon in particular looking to stall.
Mondragon passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (2) vs (13) Mondragon#T14#
Mondragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
More stalling from Mondragon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 13 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Esteban Mondragon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Prelims
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kenneth Smith!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Smith
Smith is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.
Mondragon is not content to let Smith control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Smith 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.#SUB2#
Smith is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to take a breather but Mondragon is having none of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Smith is pressing down on Mondragon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mondragon is holding on for now.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mondragon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Mondragon is defending the position.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Smith is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.
Mondragon is doing well to control the position and prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Mondragon moves into full guard.
Mondragon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Mondragon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Smith advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mondragon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
Smith is looking to advance position but Mondragon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (4) vs (2) Smith
Mondragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Mondragon isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Mondragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Smith keeping control of the position.
Mondragon is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Smith wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Mondragon not doing much here.
Smith is looking to control Mondragon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Mondragon controlling the action here. #T7#
Smith is looking to control Mondragon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg.
Mondragon wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position. #T8#
Smith is holding on to half guard well.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Mondragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Smith is trying to keep Mondragon in close.
Mondragon content to stall in guard here.
Smith has control of Mondragon's left arm, preventing Mondragon from doing any damage.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Mondragon content to stall in guard here. #T11#
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving. #T12#
Mondragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith has his hands on Mondragon's head, controlling the position.
Smith wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Mondragon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Smith is controlling Mondragon's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CWC 298 - Prelims
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 18 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Bubba Rolls!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondragon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rolls tries to close the distance and clinch but Mondragon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mondragon keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Mondragon clinches up with Rolls and pushes him back against the cage.
Rolls is trying to drag Mondragon to the mat but Mondragon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Rolls turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rolls manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mondragon (0) vs (4) Rolls
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rolls is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mondragon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mondragon is looking to regain half guard here but Rolls keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Mondragon wants to control but Rolls postures up.
Mondragon is trying to improve his position.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Rolls advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (0) vs (6) Rolls
Mondragon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mondragon wants to hold on but Rolls pushes him away.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rolls fails to take his opponent's back.
Mondragon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rolls passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mondragon! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (9) Rolls#T3#
Mondragon tries to hold on but Rolls pushes him away.
Mondragon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (0) vs (12) Rolls
Rolls is hanging on to Mondragon's back as he tries to escape.
Rolls wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.#T4#
Mondragon tries to break free.
Rolls is trying to stick to Mondragon's back but Mondragon is turning into Rolls. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rolls's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mondragon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (12) Rolls
Rolls is pulling down on Mondragon's head to control his posture.
Rolls keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass.
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rolls keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully. #T5#
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rolls is trying to keep Mondragon in close.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Our spies down at at Cloud9 inform us that Rolls has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T6#
Rolls working a defensive guard here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rolls being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Rolls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mondragon controlling from the top position.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolls is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Mondragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mondragon pushing down on Rolls's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T9#
Rolls is holding on to half guard well.
Mondragon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rolls! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (12) Rolls
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Rolls is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Mondragon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mondragon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rolls working to try and regain half guard.
Rolls wants to control but Mondragon is having none of it.#T11#
Rolls gets back to half guard.
Mondragon content to control rather than advance. #T12#
Rolls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolls is refusing to be controlled, as Mondragon sits in half guard.
Mondragon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Rolls has his hands clasped together around Mondragon's back. He's all about the action.
Mondragon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (8) vs (12) Rolls
Rolls working to try and regain half guard.
Mondragon wants to take his opponent's back but Rolls doesn't allow it. #T14#
Rolls gets back to half guard.
Rolls wants to get back to full guard.
Rolls trying to control from the bottom.
Mondragon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolls keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolls wins on points by 12 to 8. |
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Event:
CWC 297 - El Toro vs Silva Jr
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Just Another Sparbot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 18 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Another Sparbot wants to clinch up but Mondragon keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Mondragon rushes Another Sparbot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Another Sparbot pulls guard successfully.
Another Sparbot being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Another Sparbot's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Another Sparbot looking to control but Mondragon passes into half guard.
Another Sparbot trying to control but Mondragon postures up.
Another Sparbot is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Another Sparbot is working hard here to advance position.
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Another Sparbot is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Mondragon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Another Sparbot trying to get back to full guard but Mondragon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Another Sparbot (0) vs (3) Mondragon
Another Sparbot working to try and regain half guard.
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Another Sparbot is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Mondragon content just to control the position here.
Mondragon looking to control but Another Sparbot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Another Sparbot can't escape the position.
Mondragon fails to advance to Another Sparbot's back.
Another Sparbot is desperately trying to improve his position but Mondragon has a good base and remains in mount.
Mondragon controlling his opponent.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon prevents Another Sparbot from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Another Sparbot is looking to escape.
Another Sparbot is working to get back to half guard.
Mondragon trying to control but Another Sparbot is having none of it.
Another Sparbot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Another Sparbot looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Another Sparbot (0) vs (6) Mondragon
Mondragon is hanging on to Another Sparbot's back as he tries to escape.
#T5#
Another Sparbot trying to control the hands but Mondragon won't let him.
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Another Sparbot from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Another Sparbot is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Another Sparbot tries to break free.
Another Sparbot is keeping busy.
#T6#
Mondragon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
A lull in the action here.
Mondragon keeps control of the position as Another Sparbot tries to break free.
Mondragon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mondragon controlling from the back.
Another Sparbot turns into Mondragon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Another Sparbot (2) vs (6) Mondragon#T7#
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Another Sparbot controls the pace.
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Another Sparbot looking to sit in guard and control but Mondragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Another Sparbot (2) vs (8) Mondragon#SUB#
Another Sparbot throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mondragon uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Another Sparbot (2) vs (11) Mondragon
Another Sparbot wants to control but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon trying to control the action but Another Sparbot is working from the bottom. #T8#
Another Sparbot is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB2#
Mondragon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Another Sparbot, who protects the arm well.
Another Sparbot tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
Mondragon tries to advance to mount but Another Sparbot denies him.
Another Sparbot is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Another Sparbot looks to move to half guard but instead Mondragon has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Another Sparbot (2) vs (13) Mondragon
Mondragon avoids the attempt from Another Sparbot to control.
Another Sparbot is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Mondragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Another Sparbot working to try and regain half guard.
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Another Sparbot is looking to escape.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Another Sparbot can't escape the position.
#T11#
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Another Sparbot regains half guard.
Mondragon stalling.
Another Sparbot is looking to improve his position.
Mondragon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Another Sparbot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12##SUB#
Another Sparbot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily.
Another Sparbot tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Mondragon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mondragon prevents Another Sparbot from improving his position.
Mondragon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Another Sparbot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon is taking a breather. Another Sparbot 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.#T13##SUB#
Another Sparbot actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Another Sparbot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Another Sparbot wants to sweep but Mondragon has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Another Sparbot (2) vs (16) Mondragon
Mondragon trying to control the position but Another Sparbot is working away.
Mondragon slows the pace down.
Another Sparbot is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Another Sparbot can't do much from the bottom here.
Another Sparbot is trying to get back to half guard.
Mondragon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Another Sparbot's shoulder. That is not cool.
Another Sparbot stops Mondragon from passing to mount.
Another Sparbot tries to buck Mondragon off but Mondragon is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Another Sparbot (2) vs (18) Mondragon
Another Sparbot working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 18 to 2.
A very excited looking Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CWC 296 - Jackson vs Priest
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kersikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mondragon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Mondragon drives through and clinches with Kersikov against the cage.
Mondragon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kersikov.
Mondragon is pressed up against the cage. Kersikov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mondragon down to the mat. Mondragon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Esteban Mondragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Kersikov.#CL#
Mondragon forces Kersikov back against the cage and clinches.
I was talking to Mondragon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mondragon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kersikov prevents it.
#TD2#
Kersikov tightens his grip and picks Mondragon up, before dumping him to the ground. Mondragon manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Mondragon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
#T1#
Mondragon seems keen to control Kersikov's posture.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mondragon is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Mondragon is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Mondragon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Mondragon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kersikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is looking to pass into half guard but Mondragon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mondragon is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Kersikov#T4#
Mondragon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Kersikov has control of Mondragon's left arm, preventing Mondragon from doing any damage.
Kersikov controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Mondragon is looking to advance position but Kersikov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (2) vs (6) Kersikov#T5#
Mondragon can't escape the position.
Mondragon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kersikov is trying to control the action in half guard but Mondragon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mondragon trying to control here.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Kersikov has control of the leg.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Kersikov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Mondragon is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondragon can't keep his opponent in guard - Kersikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Still in half guard, Kersikov seems content to control.
Kersikov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mondragon is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Kersikov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (2) vs (9) Kersikov
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kersikov moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (2) vs (12) Kersikov
Kersikov struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mondragon trying to control the action but Kersikov just sinks the hooks in. #T8#
Mondragon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9##SUB2#
Kersikov working for the choke.
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Mondragon from escaping the position.
Kersikov not allowing Mondragon to control his hands. #T10#
Mondragon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kersikov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mondragon's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Kersikov's hands.
Mondragon tries to roll but Kersikov sticks to his back.
Mondragon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mondragon can't escape the position.
Kersikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mondragon is holding on tight.
#T11#
Mondragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Mondragon tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mondragon reaches up to try and control the position but Kersikov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mondragon rolls and tries to escape and now Kersikov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (2) vs (15) Kersikov
Mondragon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Mondragon.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (4) vs (15) Kersikov
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mondragon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (4) vs (17) Kersikov#T12#
Mondragon is trying to hold Kersikov in close to prevent damage but Kersikov has managed to pass into half guard.
Mondragon is holding on to half guard well.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.#T13##SUB#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kersikov uses his free foot to push down on Mondragon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mondragon. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (4) vs (20) Kersikov
Kersikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mondragon is holding on tight.
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Mondragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Mondragon to control.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 20 to 4.
Our winner, Bogdan Kersikov, 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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Event:
CWC 295 - Vicini vs Lemieux
Date: Feb 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 26 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Mondragon rushes Ottke and presses him up against the cage.
Ottke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ottke drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mondragon pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Ottke gets tackled into the cage by Mondragon. Mondragon maintains the clinch.
Mondragon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Esteban Mondragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolf Ottke.
Ottke is looking for a takedown.
Mondragon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ottke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mondragon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ottke is defending well.
Ottke gets underhooks to prevent Mondragon's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke goes for a takedown attempt but Mondragon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Ottke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mondragon was covering up waiting for the punch and Ottke finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Ottke
Mondragon is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.#T1#
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ottke passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (5) Ottke#T2#
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mondragon's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mondragon tries to buck Ottke off but Ottke is having none of it.
Mondragon is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T3#
Ottke takes a little break here. Mondragon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom here.
Mondragon tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
Ottke trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon struggling a bit here.#T4#
Ottke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Let's hope that Ottke 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.
Ottke working away.#T5#
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.
Ottke trying to control the position but Mondragon is working away.
Ottke controlling the position from side mount.
Mondragon isn't going anywhere.#T6#
Ottke taking a breather here.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mondragon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mondragon struggling a bit here.#T8#
Mondragon is looking to reverse the position.
Ottke wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ottke taking a break here but Mondragon is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ottke is looking to stall here but Mondragon recovers full guard. #T9#
Ottke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ottke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Mondragon wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Mondragon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ottke defends well.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondragon holds on and takes a little breather.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
Mondragon is pulling down on Ottke's head to control his posture.
Ottke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
It looks like Ottke 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.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up. #T13#
Mondragon controlling the position.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Ottke seems content to control.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Ottke is very close to passing his half guard.
Mondragon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon trying to control the position here.
Ottke 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon controlling Ottke's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 5 to 0.
Rolf Ottke thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Dravezesdi v Ribbler
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Ricardo Rebenta!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Rebenta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mondragon's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Rebenta
Rebenta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Rebenta wants to work for an arm triangle but Mondragon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Rebenta sits in half guard.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Rebenta has control of the leg.
Mondragon wants to control but Rebenta is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rebenta wants to work for an arm triangle but Mondragon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta controlling the pace.
Rebenta trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away. #T1#
Rebenta is looking to advance position but Mondragon won't allow it.
Mondragon manages to get to full guard.
Rebenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Mondragon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Mondragon managing to control the position.
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Mondragon pulls Rebenta in close to his closed guard and prevents Rebenta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rebenta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (5) Rebenta#SUB2#
Rebenta tries for a kimura but Mondragon is defending well. #SUB2#
Rebenta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rebenta working away.#T3#
Mondragon is trying to improve his position.
Rebenta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rebenta takes a little break here. Mondragon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mondragon gets back to half guard.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Rebenta is controlling well.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Rebenta's head to control him but Rebenta postures up.
#T4#
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Rebenta is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mondragon reverses the position - he's now on top in Rebenta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (5) Rebenta#SUB2#
Rebenta has his foot on Mondragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mondragon works his way back into a safe position though.
Rebenta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Rebenta is retaining full guard. #T5#
Rebenta wants to sweep but no luck.
Mondragon passes Rebenta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rebenta is trying to control but can't.
Rebenta won't allow Mondragon to pass to mount.
Mondragon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rebenta reverses the position - he's now on top in Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (7) Rebenta
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Mondragon has his hands on Rebenta's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Rebenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rebenta keeps trying to improve his position.
Rebenta wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Rebenta postures up.
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Rebenta is looking to advance position but Mondragon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (6) vs (7) Rebenta
Rebenta is working to get back to half guard.
Rebenta is still trying to improve position.
Rebenta tries to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Rebenta is working to get back to half guard.
Mondragon looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Rebenta is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
Rebenta regains half guard.
Rebenta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rebenta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there. #T9##SUB2#
Rebenta throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mondragon uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (9) vs (7) Rebenta
You can see the frustration on Rebenta's face as Mondragon controls the position.
Rebenta is looking to reverse the position.
Rebenta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rebenta is being controlled here.
Rebenta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T10#
Mondragon wants to control but Rebenta is keeping him busy.
Mondragon working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rebenta is looking to regain half guard here but Mondragon keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Mondragon advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (11) vs (7) Rebenta
Rebenta is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Rebenta working to try and regain half guard.
Rebenta wants to control but Mondragon is having none of it.
Mondragon controlling from mount. #T12#
Rebenta is working to get back to half guard.
Rebenta stops Mondragon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rebenta wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.#T13#
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Rebenta looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (14) vs (7) Rebenta
Mondragon keeps control of the position easily here as Rebenta tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Rebenta right now.
Mondragon avoiding Rebenta 's attempts to control his hands.
Rebenta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mondragon's guard. Nice work there by Rebenta.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (14) vs (9) Rebenta#T14#
Mondragon pulls Rebenta in close to his closed guard and prevents Rebenta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Mondragon has control of Rebenta's left arm, preventing Rebenta from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 14 to 9.
After winning the bout, Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CWC 292 - Las Vegas
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mondragon enables Azaryan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mondragon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Azaryan
Mondragon has his hands on Azaryan's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azaryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Azaryan trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Azaryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mondragon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Azaryan has picked Mondragon up and slammed him! Mondragon can't keep hold of the triangle and Azaryan manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (5) Azaryan
Azaryan tries to move to mount but Mondragon blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Azaryan working away.
The referee asks Azaryan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Azaryan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Azaryan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mondragon! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (0) vs (7) Azaryan
Mondragon reaches up to try and control the position but Azaryan seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mondragon rolls and tries to escape and now Azaryan has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (0) vs (10) Azaryan
Mondragon just trying to survive but Azaryan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Azaryan controlling the position well here. Mondragon rolled but Azaryan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
I really don't envy Mondragon right now.
Azaryan controlling the position well here. Mondragon rolled but Azaryan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mondragon wants to control his opponent's hands but Azaryan gets his hands free. #T3#
Azaryan is trying to stick to Mondragon's back but Mondragon is turning into Azaryan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Azaryan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mondragon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (10) Azaryan
Mondragon slips nicely into half guard.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Azaryan is defending well.
Azaryan tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.#T4#
Mondragon trying to control the pace.
Mondragon wants to free his trapped foot but Azaryan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Mondragon seems content to control.#T5#
Azaryan wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon slows the pace down in half guard.
Azaryan is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Mondragon controlling the action here.
Azaryan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Azaryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.
Mondragon'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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T7#
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (10) Azaryan
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Azaryan prevents Mondragon from moving into mount. #T8#
Mondragon advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (7) vs (10) Azaryan
Mondragon wants to take his opponent's back but Azaryan doesn't allow it.
Mondragon looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Azaryan tries to reverse the position but Mondragon maintains control.
Azaryan stops Mondragon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Azaryan 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: Mondragon (7) vs (12) Azaryan
Mondragon pulls Azaryan in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Azaryan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T12#
Azaryan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azaryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Mondragon is trying to keep Azaryan in close.
#T13#
Azaryan preventing the sweep.
Azaryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mondragon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Azaryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mondragon tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Mondragon is controlling Azaryan's posture.
Azaryan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mondragon has control of Azaryan's left arm, preventing Azaryan from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mondragon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Azaryan is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan wins on points by 12 to 7.
Artur Azaryan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Las Vegas
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Mondragon clinches up against the cage.
Kersikov tries to score a body lock takedown but Mondragon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Mondragon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kersikov can't fight it off and eventually Mondragon manages to take the fight to the floor. Kersikov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.#SUB#
Kersikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Mondragon is looking to advance position but Kersikov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Mondragon#T1#
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Mondragon is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov tries to control but Mondragon wriggling away.
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Mondragon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mondragon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kersikov passes Mondragon's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kersikov is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.
Mondragon wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is defending well.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kersikov seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Mondragon is holding on to half guard well.
Mondragon is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondragon controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Kersikov pushing down on Mondragon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon gets back to full guard.
#T5#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Kersikov is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov passes into half guard. #T6#
Mondragon is holding on to half guard well.
Kersikov is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#T7#
Mondragon gets back to full guard.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Mondragon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Kersikov is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Kersikov trying to control from Mondragon's half guard. Mondragon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Mondragon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T10#
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mondragon pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (7) vs (2) Mondragon#T11#
Mondragon struggling a bit here.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.
Mondragon is still trying to improve position.#T12#
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon is letting Kersikov control him for a moment.
Mondragon is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov tries to advance to mount but Mondragon denies him. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (9) vs (2) Mondragon
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Mondragon to control.#SUB#
Kersikov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T14#
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely.
Mondragon wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Mondragon prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov wants to control but instead Mondragon manages to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
An out of breath Bogdan Kersikov 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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Event:
CWC 290
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 13 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Mondragon closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Savkov tightens his grip and picks Mondragon up, before dumping him to the ground. Mondragon manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Savkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon trying to control the position here. #T2#
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Savkov forces his way into half guard.
Mondragon trying to control but Savkov postures up.
#SUB#
Savkov seems to be looking for submissions.
Mondragon wants to control but Savkov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Mondragon won't allow Savkov to pass to mount.
Savkov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Savkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Savkov is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.
Mondragon is concentrating on defense, preventing Savkov from advancing position.
Savkov prevents Mondragon from improving his position.#T4#
Mondragon wants to control but Savkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mondragon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Savkov trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Mondragon controls Savkov momentarily but Savkov frees himself.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass. #T5#
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Savkov wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Mondragon can't keep his opponent in guard - Savkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savkov pulls his head out easily.
Savkov wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Savkov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (0) Mondragon
Savkov avoids the attempt from Mondragon to control.#T7#
Mondragon has given up his back here. Will Savkov look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Savkov (8) vs (0) Mondragon
Savkov is trying to stick to Mondragon's back but Mondragon is turning into Savkov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Savkov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mondragon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (8) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon controlling from the top position.
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Mondragon trying to move into half guard but instead Savkov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (10) vs (2) Mondragon#T8#
Savkov wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondragon holds on and takes a little breather.
Savkov pushes down on Mondragon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Savkov is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Mondragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Savkov pulls his head out easily.
Savkov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T9#
Mondragon is looking to control Savkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Mondragon is trying to control Savkov's posture. Savkov takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Mondragon! Savkov is rotating here... this could be the end... Mondragon is out! Savkov has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pavel Savkov! |
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Event:
CWC 289 - Los Angeles
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Simone closes the distance and clinches.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Simone successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mondragon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mondragon is pushing down on Simone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simone is fighting to maintain full guard but Mondragon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg.
Mondragon not doing much here.
Simone trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Simone trying to control but Mondragon postures up.
#T1#
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone is trying is best to control the position here.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg.
Mondragon is controlling the pace.
Simone is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Simone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but Simone defending well. #SUB#
Mondragon is trying to work for a kimura but Simone is defending well.
Mondragon trying to control from half guard but Simone is working away.
Simone trying to get back to full guard but Mondragon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (3) vs (0) Simone
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Simone sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Simone tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg.
Simone is not content to let Mondragon control the position.#T4#
Simone is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mondragon jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (6) vs (0) Simone
Simone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simone is trying to control Mondragon's posture but Mondragon avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Simone's face as Mondragon controls the position.
Simone is trying to get back to half guard.
Simone felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working. #T5#
Mondragon tries to advance to mount but Simone denies him.
Simone being controlled for a moment.
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working.
Simone is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mondragon off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (6) vs (4) Simone#SUB2#
Mondragon fending off the submission attempt from Simone. #T6#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Simone is continuing to stall.
Simone trying to control momentarily.
Simone just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T7#
Mondragon is keeping busy.
Simone avoiding Mondragon 's attempts to control his hands.
Simone keeps control of the position easily here as Mondragon tries to buck him off.
Simone is not going to allow Mondragon to sit and survive in this position.
Simone is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T8#
Simone trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mondragon wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mondragon staying busy and making it hard for Simone to control.
Mondragon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9#
Good control from Simone.
Simone avoiding Mondragon 's attempts to control his hands.
Simone controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Simone looking for the choke from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Simone biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mondragon is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Simone avoiding Mondragon 's attempts to control his hands.
Simone keeps control of the position easily here as Mondragon tries to buck him off.
Simone avoiding Mondragon 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Simone.
Will Simone go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Simone working for the choke. #T11#
Simone controlling well, preventing Mondragon from escaping the position.
Simone is controlling the position but Mondragon somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Simone's head to control him but Simone postures up.
Simone works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (6) vs (7) Simone
Simone moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (6) vs (10) Simone#T12#
Mondragon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Simone is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mondragon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T13#
Simone trying to control.
Simone avoiding Mondragon 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from Simone.
Simone trying to control.
Mondragon rolls, trying to escape but Simone keeps control of the position.
#T14#
Mondragon trying to control but not successfully.
Simone is riding his opponent, not letting Mondragon buck him off.
Mondragon trying to control the hands but Simone breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Simone is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mondragon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 10 to 6.
Joey Simone 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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Event:
CWC - Christmas Carnage
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Francis DeMontford.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Mondragon closes the distance and clinches.
Mondragon goes for a takedown attempt but Azaryan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Azaryan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mondragon tries to avoid it but Azaryan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mondragon to the ground. Mondragon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Mondragon has closed the distance and engaged Azaryan in a clinch.
Mondragon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Azaryan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mondragon stops a takedown attempt from Azaryan.
#TD#
Azaryan has Mondragon pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Azaryan pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Mondragon tumbling to the mat - Azaryan dives into Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon is pulling down on Azaryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Azaryan, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Azaryan looking to sit in guard and control but Mondragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon is stalling in the full guard.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Azaryan wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon looking to sit in guard and control but Azaryan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (4) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mondragon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mondragon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Azaryan defends it easily.
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Azaryan is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Azaryan has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Azaryan stalling.
Mondragon keeping control of the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Still in half guard, Azaryan seems content to control.#SUB#
Azaryan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5#
Azaryan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mondragon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Azaryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T6#
Mondragon looking to control.
Mondragon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Azaryan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mondragon controls Azaryan momentarily but Azaryan frees himself. #T7#
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mondragon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Azaryan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (4) vs (4) Mondragon
Mondragon passes into half guard. #T8#
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but Azaryan defending well.
Mondragon controlling the pace.
Mondragon wants to control but Azaryan is keeping him busy. #T9#
Azaryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon tries to pass to full mount but Azaryan defends it.
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Azaryan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mondragon manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (4) vs (7) Mondragon
Azaryan is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Azaryan wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Azaryan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (4) vs (10) Mondragon
Good control from Mondragon.
Mondragon has the hooks in. Azaryan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Mondragon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
More stalling from Mondragon.
Mondragon wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy.#T13#
Azaryan tries to roll but Mondragon sticks to his back.
Mondragon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mondragon just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Azaryan trying to control the hands but Mondragon won't let him.
Azaryan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mondragon controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azaryan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mondragon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 10 to 4.
Esteban Mondragon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 287 - Las Vegas
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 11 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ribbler misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Mondragon counters by clinching up.
Mondragon tries to score a body lock takedown but Ribbler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
I was talking to Ribbler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Ribbler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mondragon uses from the top position.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.
Mondragon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Ribbler controlling Mondragon's posture. #T1#
Mondragon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mondragon is continuing to stall.#T2#
Mondragon won't allow Ribbler to sweep him here. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ribbler holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Ribbler managing to control the position. #T4#
Ribbler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon controlling the position.
Mondragon controls Ribbler momentarily but Ribbler frees himself.
Ribbler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5#
Mondragon pulls Ribbler in close to his closed guard and prevents Ribbler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mondragon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondragon holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Ribbler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T6#
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondragon is adopting a defensive guard.#T7##SUB2#
Mondragon has an active guard here but Ribbler has managed to pass into half guard.
Mondragon has a hand on Ribbler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ribbler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (5) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon has given up his back here. Will Ribbler look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (8) vs (0) Mondragon
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ribbler seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mondragon for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Mondragon trying to control the position but Ribbler manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ribbler is staying active.
Ribbler keeps control of the position easily here as Mondragon tries to buck him off.
Mondragon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Good control from Ribbler.
Ribbler controlling well, preventing Mondragon from escaping the position.
Ribbler not allowing Mondragon to control his hands. #T10#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Mondragon wants to escape the position.
#T11#
Mondragon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mondragon tries to break free.
Mondragon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
What can Mondragon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Mondragon tries to escape the position.
Mondragon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mondragon is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mondragon wants to control his opponent's hands but Ribbler gets his hands free. #T13#
Mondragon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mondragon tries to hold on but Ribbler postures up.
Mondragon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mondragon tries to hold on but Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Mondragon can't escape the position.
Ribbler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mondragon wants to control but Ribbler is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Ibbe Ribbler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 285 LA
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 24 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mondragon drives through and clinches with Dravezesdi against the cage.
#TD2#
Dravezesdi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Mondragon pulls Dravezesdi in close to prevent any damage.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mondragon has Dravezesdi pulled in close to control his posture.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Dravezesdi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Mondragon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dravezesdi is looking to pass into half guard but Mondragon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mondragon is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Dravezesdi
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Dravezesdi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mondragon has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi prevents Mondragon from improving position.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain half guard here but Mondragon keeps moving and retains side control.
Dravezesdi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Mondragon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dravezesdi struggling a bit here.
Mondragon controlling from side mount. #T3#
Dravezesdi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mondragon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (7) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to reverse the position but Mondragon maintains control.
Dravezesdi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mondragon continues to stall.
Mondragon trying to control but Dravezesdi is having none of it. #T4#
Dravezesdi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mondragon controlling his opponent.
Dravezesdi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Dravezesdi keeps trying to improve his position.
Dravezesdi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dravezesdi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dravezesdi is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon looking to sit in guard and control but Dravezesdi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (7) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Mondragon is trying to keep Dravezesdi in close.
#T6#
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondragon holds on and takes a little breather.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mondragon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mondragon has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (9) vs (4) Dravezesdi#SUB2#
Dravezesdi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mondragon has picked Dravezesdi up and slammed him! Dravezesdi can't keep hold of the triangle and Mondragon manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (12) vs (4) Dravezesdi#T7#
Dravezesdi gets back to half guard.
Mondragon tries to pass to full mount but Dravezesdi defends it.
Mondragon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dravezesdi has a hand on Mondragon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mondragon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (15) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Mondragon looking to control but Dravezesdi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Mondragon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mondragon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dravezesdi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (18) vs (4) Dravezesdi#T9#
Dravezesdi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mondragon.
Mondragon is hanging on to Dravezesdi's back as he tries to escape.
Dravezesdi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mondragon.
Dravezesdi is in bad spot here.
#T10#
I would not like to be Dravezesdi right now.
More hug and hope from Mondragon.
Dravezesdi tries to roll but Mondragon sticks to his back.
Mondragon keeps control of the position easily here as Dravezesdi tries to buck him off.
Dravezesdi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T11#
Mondragon prevents Dravezesdi from improving his position.
Mondragon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (21) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Mondragon is stalling here but it's allowed Dravezesdi to get half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dravezesdi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dravezesdi 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: Mondragon (21) vs (6) Dravezesdi
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Dravezesdi prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Dravezesdi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mondragon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Dravezesdi postures up. #T13#
Dravezesdi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Dravezesdi tries to pass.
Mondragon seems keen to control Dravezesdi's posture.#T14#
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dravezesdi is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 21 to 6.
Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CWC - 283
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Azaryan moves into range and clinches up with Mondragon.
Mondragon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Azaryan jumps guard but Mondragon stands there with Azaryan around his waist. Azaryan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Azaryan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Azaryan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mondragon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Azaryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azaryan is trying to pull guard but Mondragon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mondragon has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Azaryan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mondragon smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Mondragon rushes Azaryan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Azaryan is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is working for takedown but Azaryan is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Azaryan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mondragon regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (0) Mondragon#SUB2#
Mondragon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mondragon pulls Azaryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Azaryan from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Azaryan trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mondragon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Azaryan looking to sit in guard and control but Mondragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (2) Mondragon#T3#
Azaryan 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.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Azaryan seems keen to control Mondragon's posture.
Azaryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azaryan is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Mondragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon slips nicely into half guard.
Azaryan trying to control here.
Mondragon wants to pass to mount but Azaryan is defending the position. #T5#
Azaryan gets back to full guard.
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Azaryan wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T6#
Azaryan keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass.
Azaryan is trying to control the position but Mondragon postures up.
Azaryan can't keep his opponent in guard - Mondragon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mondragon wants to pass to mount but Azaryan is defending the position. #T7#
Azaryan trying to control from the bottom.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Azaryan is defending well.
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Azaryan is doing well to control the position and prevent Mondragon from advancing to side control.#T8#
Azaryan is looking to get back to full guard here but Mondragon has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (2) vs (5) Mondragon
Mondragon tries to move to mount but Azaryan blocks the move with his legs.
Mondragon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Azaryan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mondragon tries to advance to mount but can't. #T9#
Mondragon slows the pace down. #T10#
Azaryan is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Mondragon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Azaryan is letting Mondragon control him for a moment. #T11#
Azaryan prevents Mondragon from improving position.
Mondragon controlling the position from side mount. #T12#
Azaryan tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position.
Mondragon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Azaryan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Azaryan is looking for a sweep.
Mondragon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Azaryan is looking to reverse the position.
Azaryan can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Mondragon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mondragon controlling from side mount.
Azaryan prevents Mondragon from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 5 to 2.
Esteban Mondragon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 25 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mondragon tries to clinch up.
We've been hearing reports that Arias has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Arias clinches.
Mondragon tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Arias pulls guard.
Arias keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Arias wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Arias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mondragon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias looking to control but Mondragon passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mondragon is taking a breather. Arias 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.
Arias trying to control but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon is trying to control. Arias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mondragon is taking a breather. Arias 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.
Arias is pressing down on Mondragon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2##SUB#
Arias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arias wants to hit a sweep here but Mondragon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Arias there! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (0) vs (3) Mondragon
Mondragon content just to control the position here.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Arias is squirming around nicely.
Mondragon controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Arias is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Arias has given up his back. Will we see Mondragon going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Arias (0) vs (6) Mondragon
Mondragon tries to keep control of the position but Arias is staying busy.#T4#
Arias tries to roll but Mondragon sticks to his back.
Arias trying to control the action but Mondragon just sinks the hooks in.
Arias is keeping busy.
Mondragon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Mondragon has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Arias is defending well but eventually Mondragon manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Arias has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Esteban Mondragon!
Esteban Mondragon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 274
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 18 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mondragon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mondragon (0) vs (4) Hunt
Hunt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working.
Hunt moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mondragon tries to improve position but can't.
Mondragon is not content to let Hunt control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A control attempt from Mondragon but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (0) vs (6) Hunt#T1#
Mondragon regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mondragon manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mondragon managing to control the position. #T2##SUB#
Mondragon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Helsinki Private Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass.
Hunt postures up.
#T3#
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mondragon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Mondragon seems keen to control Hunt's posture.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Mondragon pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Mondragon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunt content to stall in guard here.
Mondragon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T6#
Hunt is stalling in the full guard.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mondragon pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mondragon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hunt puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T7#
Hunt prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Hunt is trying to control the action in half guard but Mondragon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hunt prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Mondragon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (9) Hunt
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T8#
Mondragon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt is controlling the pace.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9##SUB2#
Mondragon is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
Mondragon trying to control but Hunt postures up.
#T10##SUB#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for submissions but instead, Mondragon has regained full guard.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Mondragon is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.#T11#
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Hunt advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (12) Hunt
Mondragon is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it. #T12#
Hunt tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mondragon's legs.
Mondragon is looking to reverse the position.
Mondragon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hunt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mondragon wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
#T13#
Hunt slows the pace down in half guard.
Mondragon trying to control here.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Mondragon wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T14#
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
Hunt wants to pass to mount but Mondragon is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 12 to 0.
A very excited looking Paul Hunt 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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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Saric fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Saric clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Saric jumps into guard, dragging Mondragon to the mat.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saric is keeping the position for now.
Saric wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.#T1#
Saric tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saric trying to control the position.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Saric trying to control the position.
Saric seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Saric wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Saric working a defensive guard here.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saric pulls Mondragon in close to his closed guard and prevents Mondragon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Saric bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Saric trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Saric postures up.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mondragon is controlling Saric's posture.#T3#
Saric pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon looking to control.
Saric wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saric slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Saric controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saric seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mondragon for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Saric 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.
Saric preventing the sweep.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saric pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully. #T5#
Saric sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mondragon's guard.
Saric wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Saric has control of the leg.
Saric trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saric is looking to advance position but Mondragon won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Saric seems content to control.#T6#
Saric prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Mondragon has his hands clasped together around Saric's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying to control Saric's posture. Saric takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Mondragon! Saric is rotating here... this could be the end... Mondragon is out! Saric has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Valentin Saric! |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 9 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mondragon darts in and clinches Sanchez up against the cage.#TD#
Sanchez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mondragon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sanchez to the mat. Sanchez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez 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.
Our spies down at at Tran MMA Gym inform us that Sanchez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Mondragon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Sanchez
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez is not content to let Mondragon control the position. #T1#
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mondragon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sanchez manages to get back to half guard.
Sanchez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mondragon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez is pulling down on Mondragon's head. It's preventing any offense from Mondragon, at least for the moment.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but instead Mondragon has moved into half guard.
Sanchez is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Mondragon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mondragon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mondragon trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Sanchez keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanchez won't allow Mondragon to pass to mount.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mondragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there. #T4#
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sanchez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (5) vs (2) Sanchez
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez is fighting to break Mondragon's control of his arms but Mondragon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon pulls Sanchez in close to his closed guard and prevents Sanchez from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
Sanchez is looking to pass into half guard but Mondragon pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mondragon is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (7) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Mondragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mondragon passes into half guard. #T6#
Mondragon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mondragon is now in half guard.
Mondragon is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now. #T7#
Sanchez moves into full guard.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Mondragon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (10) vs (2) Sanchez#T8#
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
Mondragon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sanchez's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mondragon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mondragon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sanchez wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T9#
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sanchez working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
Sanchez is adopting a defensive guard.
Sanchez is trying to keep Mondragon in close.
#T10#
Sanchez wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Sanchez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mondragon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Mondragon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (13) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mondragon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T11#
Mondragon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Mondragon tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sanchez is trying to get back to half guard.
Mondragon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sanchez! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (15) vs (2) Sanchez#T12#
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Sanchez is squirming around nicely.
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Mondragon maintains control.
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mondragon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
#T13#
Mondragon moves into full mount! Sanchez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (18) vs (2) Sanchez
Mondragon controlling his opponent.
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mondragon tries to control but Sanchez wriggling away.
Sanchez is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Sanchez wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Sanchez wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (21) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez tries to roll but Mondragon sticks to his back.
Sanchez prevents Mondragon from getting a body triangle.
Sanchez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Sanchez from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanchez prevents Mondragon from getting a body triangle.
Mondragon keeps control of the position as Sanchez tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
Our winner, Esteban Mondragon, 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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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondragon stuffs the takedown.
Kersikov shoots and misses #CL2#
and Mondragon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kersikov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogdan Kersikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mondragon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Kersikov tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov is positioning himself well to prevent Mondragon advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon trying to control the pace. #T1#
Kersikov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mondragon trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Mondragon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mondragon is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mondragon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mondragon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Mondragon#T2#
Kersikov controlling from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Mondragon manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Mondragon
Mondragon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (4) vs (7) Mondragon
Mondragon just content to control the position.
Kersikov is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Mondragon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom here.
Kersikov is trying to work for a sweep but Mondragon has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (4) vs (9) Mondragon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov prevents Mondragon from taking his back.#T5#
Mondragon prevents Kersikov from getting the reversal.
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mondragon is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Kersikov is trying to control but can't.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mondragon is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Mondragon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mondragon wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mondragon in particular looking to stall.#T8#
Kersikov is doing well to control the position and prevent Mondragon from advancing to side control.
Mondragon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mondragon prevents Kersikov from improving his position.#T9#
Mondragon trying to control the pace.
Kersikov is positioning himself well to prevent Mondragon advancing to mount.
Mondragon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mondragon is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now. #T10#
Mondragon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Mondragon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T11#
Mondragon slows the pace down in half guard.
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Kersikov wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
Kersikov won't allow Mondragon to pass to mount.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Mondragon sits in half guard.
Mondragon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13#
Mondragon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 9 to 4.
Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 7 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Ty tries to keep at a distance but Mondragon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mondragon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ty.
Mondragon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ty avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Ty has hold of one of Mondragon's legs. Mondragon is fighting the takedown attempt but Ty gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (0) Mondragon
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mondragon managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ty is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mondragon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ty is one step ahead there.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Ty postures up. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Mondragon working for a triangle but Ty defends it easily.
Ty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Ty has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Ty is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Ty is proving a slippery customer.
Ty is looking to advance position but Mondragon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ty (2) vs (4) Mondragon
Ty gets back to half guard.
Mondragon is taking a breather. Ty 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.
Ty is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Ty wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
Ty wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
Ty keeping hold of Mondragon's head, controlling as best he can.
Mondragon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (2) vs (7) Mondragon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ty keeps working.
Mondragon slows the pace down.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Mondragon works to advance to full mount. Ty defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ty (2) vs (9) Mondragon
Ty regains half guard.
Mondragon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mondragon trying to control the action but Ty is working from the bottom. #T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Mondragon 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.
Ty trying to hold on to Mondragon's head to control him but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon is pressing down on Ty's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ty is holding on for now.
Ty moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ty will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Mondragon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (2) vs (12) Mondragon
Ty tries to improve position but can't.
Mondragon working away.
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ty keeps working.
Ty tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position.
Mondragon working away.#T9#
Mondragon advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ty (2) vs (14) Mondragon
Ty is trying to escape the mount.
Mondragon looking to control but Ty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10##SUB2#
Mondragon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ty can't escape the position.
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ty is looking to escape.
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Ty is trying to escape the mount but Mondragon keeps good control and instead manages to take Ty's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ty (2) vs (17) Mondragon
Ty staying busy and making it hard for Mondragon to control.
Ty is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mondragon.
Mondragon avoiding Ty 's attempts to control his hands. #T12#
Mondragon biding his time, controlling Ty.
Ty trying to control the hands but Mondragon won't let him.
Ty rolls, trying to escape but Mondragon keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Ty wants to control his opponent's hands but Mondragon gets his hands free.
Mondragon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ty really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Mondragon's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Ty tries to escape but Mondragon has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
Mondragon is riding his opponent, not letting Ty buck him off.
Ty is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mondragon controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ty breaks Mondragon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (4) vs (17) Mondragon
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 17 to 4.
A relieved looking Esteban Mondragon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 251
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Will Rock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Rock tries to keep at a distance but Mondragon has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Rock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mondragon won't allow Rock to sweep him here. #SUB#
Rock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mondragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondragon has managed to get both his arms back between Rock's legs - danger averted.
Rock seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Rock is keeping the position.
Mondragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Rock is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Rock working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mondragon has passed into half guard!
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Rock is defending well.
Rock is trying to maintain the position but Mondragon is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon controlling the pace. #T2#
Rock is looking to improve his position.
Mondragon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mondragon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mondragon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rock (4) vs (0) Mondragon
Rock is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Mondragon right now.
#SUB#
Rock is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mondragon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Rock keeps control of the position easily here as Mondragon tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Rock is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Rock is looking for the choke from the back position but Mondragon is controlling his hands well.
Rock is trying to stick to Mondragon's back but Mondragon is turning into Rock. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rock's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mondragon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rock (4) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Mondragon postures up.
#T4#
Rock wants to sweep but no luck.
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there. #T5##SUB#
Mondragon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mondragon advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rock (4) vs (5) Mondragon
Rock regains half guard.
Mondragon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rock (4) vs (8) Mondragon#T6#
Rock can't do much from the bottom here.
Mondragon slows the pace down.
Mondragon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rock tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mondragon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rock (4) vs (10) Mondragon
Rock is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Mondragon content just to control the position here.
Mondragon prevents Rock from getting the reversal.
Rock wants to control but Mondragon is having none of it.
Rock is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
Mondragon looking to control but Rock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rock is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
Rock regains half guard.#T9#
Mondragon controlling the action here.
Rock is in trouble now - Mondragon has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rock (4) vs (13) Mondragon
Rock stops Mondragon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mondragon prevents Rock from getting the reversal.#T10#
Mondragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mondragon content just to control the position here.
Rock wants to control but Mondragon is having none of it.
Rock working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Mondragon trying to control but Rock is having none of it.
Rock is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Rock is squirming around nicely.
Rock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon avoids the attempt from Rock to control.#T13#
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Mondragon 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.
Rock stops Mondragon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rock regains half guard.#T14#
Mondragon trying to control the pace.
Rock is trying to get back to full guard.
Rock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock wants to hit a sweep here but Mondragon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rock there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rock (4) vs (16) Mondragon
Mondragon looking to control but Rock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 16 to 4.
A relieved looking Esteban Mondragon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 243
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mondragon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savkov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Mondragon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mondragon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Mondragon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Savkov
Mondragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Savkov moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mondragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondragon has managed to get both his arms back between Savkov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Savkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB2#
Savkov has an active guard here but Mondragon has managed to pass into half guard.
Mondragon slows the pace down in half guard.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Savkov is controlling Mondragon's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
Savkov gets back to full guard.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mondragon passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
#T3#
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savkov gets full guard.#SUB2#
Savkov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mondragon escapes and throws Savkov's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Savkov
Mondragon is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position.
Savkov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Savkov tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Mondragon sits in half guard. #T5#
Savkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mondragon trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Savkov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mondragon has picked Savkov up and slammed him! Savkov can't keep hold of the triangle and Mondragon manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (8) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov is being controlled here. #T6#
Savkov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (8) vs (2) Savkov
Savkov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (8) vs (5) Savkov
Mondragon reaches up to try and control the position but Savkov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Mondragon rolls and tries to escape and now Savkov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (8) vs (8) Savkov
Savkov looking to hold on to the position here but Mondragon rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Savkov postures up. #T7#
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Mondragon pulls Savkov in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Savkov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mondragon dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (10) vs (8) Savkov#T8##SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mondragon trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Mondragon pushes down on Savkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Savkov is looking to control Mondragon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?#T9#
Mondragon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Mondragon sits in half guard.
Savkov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mondragon jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (13) vs (8) Savkov
Mondragon tries to advance to mount but Savkov instead regains half guard.
Savkov wants to control but Mondragon passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (16) vs (8) Savkov#T10#
A lull in the action here.
Mondragon'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.
Savkov is trying to control Mondragon's posture but Mondragon avoids it. #T11#
Savkov tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Mondragon stalls from top position.
Mondragon trying to control the position but Savkov is working away.
Savkov is trying to improve his position.#T12#
A lull in the action here.
Savkov trying to control but Mondragon flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (19) vs (8) Savkov
Savkov tries to escape but Mondragon has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Mondragon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Savkov's body.
Savkov is really stuck here.
Savkov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T14#
Mondragon keeps control of the position as Savkov tries to break free.
Mondragon biding his time, looking for the opening.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 19 to 8.
After winning the bout, Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CACC 233
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Peter Barnkvist! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Barnkvist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (0) Mondragon
Barnkvist 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.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep.
Mondragon keeps trying to improve his position.
Mondragon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnkvist tries to advance to mount but Mondragon denies him. #SUB#
Barnkvist is trying to get an arm triangle but Mondragon is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist tries to advance to mount but Mondragon denies him. #T1##SUB#
Barnkvist goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mondragon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnkvist's guard! Nice work there by Mondragon! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (4) vs (2) Mondragon
Barnkvist can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.
Barnkvist looking to control.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment.
Mondragon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnkvist has control of Mondragon's left arm, preventing Mondragon from doing any damage. #T2#
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist 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.
Barnkvist pulls Mondragon in to control the position.
Mondragon won't allow Barnkvist to sweep him here.
Barnkvist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mondragon trying to control but Barnkvist is working from the bottom. #T3#
Barnkvist 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.
Barnkvist is pulling down on Mondragon's head to control his posture.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnkvist is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnkvist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnkvist is pulling down on Mondragon's head to control his posture.
Mondragon is pushing down on Barnkvist's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnkvist is fighting to maintain full guard but Mondragon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnkvist regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnkvist is keeping the position for now.
Barnkvist pulls Mondragon in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Mondragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnkvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Barnkvist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Barnkvist lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnkvist (6) vs (2) Mondragon
Barnkvist pushes down on Mondragon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mondragon wants to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist moves into full mount! Mondragon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (2) Mondragon
Barnkvist wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Barnkvist controlling the pace for now.
Barnkvist tries to control but Mondragon wriggling away.
Mondragon tries to lock up and control but Barnkvist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mondragon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barnkvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mondragon is looking to escape. #T8##SUB#
Barnkvist moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mondragon has worked his arm free - good work by Mondragon!
Mondragon is looking to regain half guard here but Barnkvist keeps moving and retains side control.
Mondragon struggling a bit here.
Mondragon stops Barnkvist from passing to mount.
Mondragon tries to buck Barnkvist off but Barnkvist is having none of it.
Mondragon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Barnkvist's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Barnkvist trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it. #T9#
Mondragon is not content to let Barnkvist control the position.
Barnkvist wants to free his trapped foot but Mondragon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mondragon gets full guard.
Barnkvist trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Barnkvist drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mondragon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mondragon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mondragon! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnkvist (9) vs (6) Mondragon
Barnkvist is trying to work for a sweep but Mondragon has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnkvist (9) vs (8) Mondragon#T10#
Mondragon tries to control but Barnkvist wriggling away.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Mondragon 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.
Mondragon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mondragon trying to control but Barnkvist is having none of it. #T11#
Barnkvist is looking to get to half guard.
Barnkvist looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnkvist (9) vs (11) Mondragon
You can see the frustration on Barnkvist's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Mondragon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Barnkvist is trying to break free.
#T12#
Barnkvist is working hard here to advance position.
Mondragon controls the action.
Barnkvist can't escape the position.
Well, with Mondragon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Barnkvist is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Barnkvist trying to control but not successfully.
Mondragon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Barnkvist doesn't escape.
Mondragon wants to control the position but Barnkvist frees himself and scrambles - Mondragon manages to regain control in side control.
Barnkvist is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Barnkvist prevents Mondragon from improving position.
Barnkvist is being controlled here.
Barnkvist is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Barnkvist tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.#T14#
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Barnkvist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnkvist manages to get back to half guard.
Mondragon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnkvist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnkvist wants to get back to full guard.
Barnkvist manages to get to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 11 to 9.
After winning the bout, Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CWC 227
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Mondragon tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mondragon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.#TD#
Mondragon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz 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.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diaz is continuing to stall.
Diaz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
The adventures of Diaz the control monster continue. Boring.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Mondragon being controlled here momentarily.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Mondragon being controlled here momentarily.
More stalling from Diaz.#T3#
Let's hope that Diaz 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.
Mondragon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass. #T4#
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T5#
Diaz with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T6#
Diaz has control of Mondragon's left arm, preventing Mondragon from doing any damage.
Mondragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Diaz
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Mondragon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diaz is now in half guard.
Mondragon is trying to control but Diaz passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (2) vs (5) Diaz
Mondragon tries to improve position but can't.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom here.
Mondragon is being controlled here. #T8#
Mondragon manages to get back to half guard.
Mondragon trying to control here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Mondragon keeping hold of Diaz's head, controlling as best he can. #T9#
Diaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Mondragon wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Mondragon is trying is best to control the position here.
Mondragon wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon trying to get back to full guard but Diaz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (2) vs (8) Diaz
Diaz avoids the attempt from Mondragon to control.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Mondragon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diaz wants to take Mondragon's back here but Mondragon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mondragon tries to improve his position but instead Diaz has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (2) vs (11) Diaz
Diaz is looking to control Mondragon but Mondragon is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mondragon is really stuck here.
Good control from Diaz.#T12#
Mondragon tries to roll but Diaz sticks to his back.
Mondragon breaks Diaz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (4) vs (11) Diaz
Diaz is controlling Mondragon's posture.#T13#
Diaz keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass.
Mondragon won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Mondragon being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Mondragon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz pulls Mondragon in close to his closed guard and prevents Mondragon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mondragon postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz wins on points by 11 to 4.
A less than humble Dick Diaz misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CWC 220
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mondragon rushes Simone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simone is trying to pull guard but Mondragon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Mondragon gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Simone
Mondragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Simone seems keen to control Mondragon's posture.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Our spies down at at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform us that Simone has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Mondragon avoids a guillotine attempt 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.
Simone pulls Mondragon in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Simone 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.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simone 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.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Simone#SUB#
Mondragon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simone can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mondragon managing to control the position. #T2#
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Simone tries to pass.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mondragon is trying to keep Simone in close.
Mondragon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving. #SUB#
Mondragon has his foot on Simone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simone works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Simone postures up.
Simone being controlled here momentarily.
Simone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mondragon pulls Simone in close to prevent any damage.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mondragon trying to control the position here. #T4#
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Simone trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Simone controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simone is continuing to stall.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Simone postures up. #T5#
Simone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
Mondragon can't keep his opponent in guard - Simone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Simone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Mondragon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away.
Mondragon has his hands clasped together around Simone's back. He's all about the action.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Simone is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Simone seems content to control.#T7#
Mondragon wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Simone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Simone trying to pass the guard but Mondragon defending well. #T8#
Mondragon wants to control but Simone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Simone controlling the action here.
The adventures of Simone the control monster continue. Boring.
Simone wants to pass to mount but Mondragon is defending the position. #SUB2#
Simone is looking for submissions but instead, Mondragon has regained full guard.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully. #T9#
Mondragon managing to control the position. #SUB#
Mondragon working for a triangle but Simone defends it easily.
Simone stays in close to Mondragon's body and controls the position.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Mondragon has control of Simone's left arm, preventing Simone from doing any damage.
Simone trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon controlling the position.
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Simone forces his way into half guard.
Mondragon wants to control the action here but instead Simone manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (2) vs (5) Simone
Simone wants to take Mondragon's back here but Mondragon is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T11#
Simone wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely.
Mondragon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simone controlling his opponent.
Mondragon wants to control but Simone is having none of it.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position but Simone isn't that keen on the idea.
Simone wants to take his opponent's back but Mondragon doesn't allow it. #T12#
Mondragon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Simone looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondragon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Simone wants to control but Mondragon has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Simone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Simone is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.#T13#
Simone controlling the pace.
Simone wants to free his trapped foot but Mondragon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mondragon wants to control but Simone is keeping busy.
Simone is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.
Simone seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mondragon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
Simone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (2) vs (8) Simone
Mondragon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simone tries to move to mount but Mondragon blocks the move with his legs.
Mondragon tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (2) vs (10) Simone
Mondragon is squirming around, avoiding Simone's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simone wins on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Joey Simone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 211
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Rodrizinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chai tries to clinch there but Mondragon circles away.
Chai tries to clinch but Mondragon is having none of it. #CL#
Mondragon gets a clinch.
Chai is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chai is trying to pull guard but Mondragon has him pressed against the cage.
Esteban Mondragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrizinho Chai.
Mondragon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chai after a bit of a struggle.
Chai wants a takedown but no success here.
Mondragon has Chai pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chai manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chai goes for a takedown attempt but Mondragon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chai with a poor takedown #CL#
and Mondragon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
I was talking to Mondragon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chai jumps guard but Mondragon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mondragon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chai is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mondragon wants a takedown.
Chai looking for a takedown. #TD#
Mondragon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Chai
Still in half guard, Mondragon seems content to control.#T1#
Mondragon works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Chai
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chai regains half guard.
Chai trying to get back to full guard but Mondragon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (8) vs (0) Chai
Chai is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Chai 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: Mondragon (8) vs (2) Chai
Chai is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chai trying to pass the guard but Mondragon defending well.
Chai wants to take a breather but Mondragon is having none of it.
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mondragon is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Chai trying to control from Mondragon's half guard. Mondragon has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Chai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chai looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.#T4#
Mondragon is trying to keep Chai in close.
Mondragon is pulling down on Chai's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Mondragon controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Mondragon won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Chai is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Chai is just content to waste time from the top position. Mondragon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mondragon seems keen to control Chai's posture.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass. #T7#
Chai passes Mondragon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon won't allow Chai to pass to mount.
Chai is controlling the pace.
Chai trying to control from Mondragon's half guard. Mondragon has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T8#
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chai wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9##SUB#
Mondragon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Mondragon can't keep his opponent in guard - Chai advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chai sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away. #T11##SUB2#
Chai is looking for a kimura but Mondragon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage.
Mondragon is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
Chai controlling the pace.
Chai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mondragon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Chai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Chai seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mondragon is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rodrizinho Chai!
A very excited looking Rodrizinho Chai 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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Event:
CACC Mondragon vs Scaletta
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown but Mondragon shows good takedown defense.
Scaletta keeps the fight on the outside.
Mondragon 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.#CL#
Mondragon moves into range and clinches up with Scaletta.#TD2#
Scaletta pulls guard.
Scaletta keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass. #SUB2#
Scaletta looking for a guillotine here but Mondragon defends easily.
Mondragon controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Scaletta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scaletta is keeping the position for now.
Scaletta has control of Mondragon's left arm, preventing Mondragon from doing any damage.
Scaletta looking to control but Mondragon passes into half guard.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Scaletta is defending well.
Scaletta wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Scaletta trying to control from the bottom.
Scaletta gets full guard.
Mondragon trying to control but Scaletta is working from the bottom.
Mondragon stands and throws Scaletta's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (3) vs (0) Scaletta
Scaletta trying to remain calm as Mondragon controls from the top position.
Scaletta is trying to control Mondragon's posture but Mondragon avoids it.
Mondragon tries to move to mount but Scaletta blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Scaletta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mondragon trying to control the position but Scaletta is working away.
Scaletta wants to control but Mondragon postures up.
Scaletta is trying to escape the position but Mondragon is controlling the position.
Scaletta tries to buck Mondragon off but Mondragon is having none of it.#T4#
Scaletta gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon slows the pace down in half guard.
Scaletta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mondragon slows the pace down in half guard.
Scaletta wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
#T5##SUB2#
Scaletta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondragon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mondragon is pressing down on Scaletta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scaletta is holding on for now. #T6#
Mondragon trying to control the pace.
Scaletta trying to control but Mondragon postures up.
#SUB2#
Scaletta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mondragon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Scaletta is controlling Mondragon's trapped leg to prevent Mondragon from advancing to side control.#T7##SUB2#
Scaletta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily.
Scaletta wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mondragon in particular looking to stall.
Mondragon'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.
Scaletta is staying active underneath Mondragon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Scaletta is pressing down on Mondragon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Scaletta controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Scaletta seems keen to control Mondragon's posture.
Mondragon passes into half guard. #T9#
Scaletta tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg.
Mondragon is trying to control. Scaletta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scaletta is trying to maintain the position but Mondragon is very close to passing his half guard.
Scaletta wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
Mondragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mondragon controlling the action here.#T10#
Scaletta trying to control here.
Scaletta is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Scaletta is looking to improve his position.
Scaletta is concentrating on defense, preventing Mondragon from advancing position. #T11#
Mondragon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (6) vs (0) Scaletta
Scaletta is trying to escape the mount.
Mondragon tries to control but Scaletta wriggling away.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Mondragon wants to take his opponent's back but Scaletta doesn't allow it. #T12#
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Scaletta is desperately trying to improve his position but Mondragon has a good base and remains in mount.
Scaletta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scaletta has given up his back here. Will Mondragon look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (9) vs (0) Scaletta
Mondragon gets his hands free as Scaletta looks to control.
Scaletta is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Scaletta keeps trying to improve his position.#T13#
Mondragon controlling the position well here. Scaletta rolled but Mondragon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Scaletta is in bad spot here.
Scaletta wants to control his opponent's hands but Mondragon gets his hands free.
Mondragon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Scaletta doesn't escape.
Mondragon trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mondragon is trying to stick to Scaletta's back but Scaletta is turning into Mondragon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mondragon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Scaletta. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (9) vs (2) Scaletta#SUB#
Mondragon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Scaletta defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon seems keen to control Scaletta's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
An out of breath Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CACC 198: Mondragon vs Sanchez
Date: May 16, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mondragon moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.#TD2#
Mondragon is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sanchez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mondragon to the mat. Mondragon regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Sanchez
Mondragon pulls Sanchez in to control the position.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanchez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon managing to control the position.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mondragon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Mondragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Sanchez
Mondragon controlling from the top position.
Mondragon trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mondragon is really struggling to control Sanchez but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Sanchez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3##SUB2#
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.
Mondragon slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mondragon in particular looking to stall.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mondragon is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now.
Sanchez trying to control but Mondragon postures up.
Sanchez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanchez wants to improve his position but instead Mondragon has moved into half guard.
#T5#
Mondragon trying to control from half guard but Sanchez is working away.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg.
Mondragon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Sanchez wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon tries to pass to full mount but Sanchez defends it.
Mondragon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sanchez moves into full guard.
#T7##SUB2#
Mondragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sanchez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondragon has managed to get both his arms back between Sanchez's legs - danger averted.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.#T8#
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sanchez looking for a guillotine here but Mondragon defends easily.
Mondragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mondragon'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.#T9#
Mondragon passes Sanchez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Mondragon is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Sanchez is trying to control Mondragon's posture. Mondragon takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Sanchez! Mondragon is rotating here... this could be the end... Sanchez is out! Mondragon has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Esteban Mondragon!
A very excited looking Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CACC 194: Jiurgite vs Kakuto 2
Date: May 02, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 17 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dravezesdi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mondragon pinned against the ropes. Mondragon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Dravezesdi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mondragon is trying to defend but Dravezesdi 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: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Mondragon is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dravezesdi is staying active.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dravezesdi is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dravezesdi trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon trying to control but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi prevents Mondragon from improving his position.
Mondragon gets full guard.#T2#
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dravezesdi controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3##SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dravezesdi defends well.
Mondragon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon pulls Dravezesdi in close to his closed guard and prevents Dravezesdi from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Mondragon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dravezesdi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mondragon has tightened it up now! Dravezesdi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Esteban Mondragon!
After winning the bout, Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CACC 188: Arias vs Cole
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Torcadall Sailcirc!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Mondragon clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Mondragon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sailcirc regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Sailcirc
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sailcirc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sailcirc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Sailcirc is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Sailcirc is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon trying to control but Sailcirc is working from the bottom.
Sailcirc keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Sailcirc looking for a guillotine here but Mondragon defends easily.
Sailcirc trying to control the position.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Sailcirc keeps moving.
Mondragon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mondragon looking to pass the guard. #T2##SUB2#
Sailcirc is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.
Sailcirc 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: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Sailcirc
Mondragon is looking to control Sailcirc's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
Sailcirc tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon is trying to control but can't.
Sailcirc trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away. #T3#
Mondragon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sailcirc sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mondragon's guard.
Mondragon is positioning himself well to prevent Sailcirc advancing to mount.
Mondragon won't allow Sailcirc to pass to mount.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Sailcirc is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mondragon gets full guard.
Mondragon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sailcirc's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (4) vs (2) Sailcirc
Sailcirc wants to hit a sweep here but Mondragon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sailcirc there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (7) vs (2) Sailcirc
Mondragon looking to control but Sailcirc is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Sailcirc is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sailcirc keeps trying to improve his position.
Sailcirc is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sailcirc is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mondragon prevents Sailcirc from getting the reversal.
Sailcirc looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (10) vs (2) Sailcirc#T5#
Sailcirc prevents Mondragon from getting a body triangle.
Mondragon is riding his opponent, not letting Sailcirc buck him off.
Sailcirc tries to escape but Mondragon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Sailcirc right now.
Mondragon keeps control of the position as Sailcirc tries to break free.
#T6#
Mondragon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sailcirc doesn't escape.
Mondragon is hanging on to Sailcirc's back as he tries to escape.
Mondragon doesn't have the hooks in and Sailcirc manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (10) vs (4) Sailcirc#SUB#
Mondragon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sailcirc defends it easily.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Sailcirc wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.#T7#
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sailcirc wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon pulls Sailcirc in close to prevent any damage.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Sailcirc postures up. #T8##SUB#
Mondragon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mondragon controls Sailcirc momentarily but Sailcirc frees himself.
Sailcirc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sailcirc forces his way into half guard.
Sailcirc wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mondragon gets full guard.
Sailcirc advances to half guard.
Mondragon is pressing down on Sailcirc's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sailcirc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Sailcirc looking to sit in guard and control but Mondragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (12) vs (4) Sailcirc
Sailcirc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Sailcirc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Sailcirc keeps moving.
Sailcirc is looking to sweep but instead, Mondragon has passed into half guard.
#T10#
Sailcirc is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mondragon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mondragon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (12) vs (8) Sailcirc
Mondragon tries to escape but Sailcirc has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mondragon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Sailcirc looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Mondragon is controlling Sailcirc 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (14) vs (8) Sailcirc
Mondragon is fighting to break Sailcirc's control of his arms but Sailcirc is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sailcirc keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully. #T11#
Sailcirc controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Sailcirc keeps moving.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Mondragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sailcirc manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mondragon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (14) vs (10) Sailcirc#T12#
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sailcirc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Sailcirc wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon is trying to keep Sailcirc in close.
Mondragon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sailcirc is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T13#
Sailcirc advances to half guard.
Mondragon won't allow Sailcirc to pass to mount.
Mondragon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sailcirc's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sailcirc's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (18) vs (10) Sailcirc
Mondragon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sailcirc doesn't escape.
Sailcirc tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sailcirc is desperately trying to improve his position but Mondragon has a good base and remains in mount.
Mondragon trying to control but Sailcirc is having none of it.
Sailcirc is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Mondragon tries to control but Sailcirc wriggling away.
Sailcirc regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sailcirc is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 18 to 10.
A victorious Esteban Mondragon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 178: Hozdic vs Morgan
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Artur Azaryan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Azaryan clinches up with Mondragon and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
Azaryan wants the takedown. Mondragon is fighting it off but Azaryan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mondragon's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Azaryan (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Azaryan wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Azaryan controls the pace.
Mondragon controls Azaryan momentarily but Azaryan frees himself.
Mondragon is adopting a defensive guard.
Azaryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Azaryan trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Azaryan postures up.
Mondragon looking to control but Azaryan passes into half guard.
#T2#
Azaryan is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Azaryan content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Azaryan tries to pass to full mount but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Azaryan keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Mondragon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mondragon trying to control but Azaryan postures up.
#T4#
Mondragon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Azaryan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Azaryan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Azaryan trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away.
Mondragon wants to control but Azaryan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Azaryan is controlling well.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Azaryan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mondragon is concentrating on defense, preventing Azaryan from advancing position.
Mondragon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Azaryan has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Azaryan (5) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon tries to reverse the position but Azaryan maintains control.#T6#
Azaryan is trying to take his opponent's back.
Azaryan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azaryan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Azaryan controlling the position easily from mount.
Mondragon has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Azaryan (8) vs (0) Mondragon#T7#
Azaryan has the hooks in. Mondragon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Azaryan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Azaryan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T8#
Mondragon trying to control the hands but Azaryan breaks the grip.
Mondragon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Azaryan.
Mondragon is really stuck here.
Azaryan not allowing Mondragon to control his hands.
What can Mondragon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T9#
Mondragon tries to roll but Azaryan sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Azaryan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Azaryan not allowing Mondragon to control his hands.
Mondragon tries to break free.
#T10##SUB#
Mondragon defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Azaryan's arms.
Mondragon just trying to survive but Azaryan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Azaryan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Azaryan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mondragon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T11#
Mondragon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Azaryan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Azaryan wants to control the position but Mondragon frees himself and scrambles - Azaryan manages to regain control in side control.
#T12#
Mondragon is trying to control Azaryan's posture but Azaryan avoids it.
Mondragon tries to improve position but can't.
Azaryan wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mondragon regains half guard there - taking advantage of Azaryan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T13#
Azaryan wants to take a breather but Mondragon is having none of it.
Azaryan is really struggling to control Mondragon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mondragon is looking to control Azaryan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?#T14#
Mondragon keeping hold of Azaryan's head, controlling as best he can.
We've been informed that Mondragon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mondragon is pressing down on Azaryan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondragon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Artur Azaryan 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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Event:
CACC 169: Andersson vs Jello
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Cathail Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mondragon pinned against the ropes. Mondragon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mondragon enables Murphy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mondragon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Murphy
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Murphy sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mondragon is pulling down on Murphy's head. It's preventing any offense from Murphy, at least for the moment.
Murphy content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Mondragon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself. #SUB#
Mondragon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been hearing good reports from Mondragon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Murphy 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. #T2#
Murphy trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
#T3#
Mondragon pulls Murphy in to control the position. #SUB#
Mondragon looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
Mondragon looking to control.
#SUB#
Mondragon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murphy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
It looks like Murphy 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.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5#
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Mondragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Murphy
Mondragon is stalling in the full guard.
Murphy is trying to hold Mondragon in close to prevent damage but Mondragon has managed to pass into half guard.
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Murphy trying to control but Mondragon postures up.
#T6#
Still in half guard, Mondragon seems content to control.
Murphy wants to get back to full guard.
Mondragon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Murphy is looking to control Mondragon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?
Mondragon prevents Murphy from improving his position.#T7#
Mondragon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (2) Murphy
Murphy tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Mondragon fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
Mondragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Murphy is squirming around nicely.
Murphy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T9#
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murphy is looking to escape.
Murphy is desperately trying to improve his position but Mondragon has a good base and remains in mount.
Murphy keeps trying to improve his position.#T10#
Murphy tries to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Murphy working to try and regain half guard.
Mondragon controlling from the full mount.
Mondragon prevents Murphy from getting the reversal.
Mondragon looking to control but Murphy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Murphy holds on, trying desperately to control.
Murphy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mondragon controlling from mount. #T12#
Murphy wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Murphy tries to improve his position but instead Mondragon has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (8) vs (2) Murphy
Mondragon controls the position.
Mondragon not allowing Murphy to control his hands.
Murphy is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Murphy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T13#
Murphy staying busy and making it hard for Mondragon to control.
Mondragon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Murphy rolls, trying to escape but Mondragon keeps control of the position.
Mondragon gets his hands free as Murphy looks to control.
Mondragon controls the action.#T14#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mondragon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mondragon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Murphy's body.
Mondragon is trying to control but Murphy is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murphy tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Esteban Mondragon, 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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Event:
CACC 158: Hozdic vs Morgan
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
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 1 wins and 2 losses; Dimitri Ivanov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Mondragon clinches up with Ivanov and pushes him back against the ropes.
Mondragon wants a takedown.
Ivanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mondragon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ivanov wants to take the fight to the mat but Mondragon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Mondragon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanov (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Ivanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon is pushing down on Ivanov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ivanov is fighting to maintain full guard but Mondragon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mondragon passes into side control, despite Ivanov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanov (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Ivanov tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivanov keeps working.
Ivanov is looking to reverse the position.
Mondragon happy to just control the position for now.
Ivanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon controlling the position from side mount.
Ivanov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ivanov (0) vs (7) Mondragon#T2#
Ivanov regains half guard.
Ivanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivanov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mondragon has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanov (0) vs (10) Mondragon
Ivanov working to try and regain half guard.
Ivanov tries to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Mondragon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Ivanov is trying to escape the mount.
Ivanov regains half guard.
Ivanov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Mondragon manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ivanov (0) vs (13) Mondragon
Ivanov 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: Ivanov (2) vs (13) Mondragon
Mondragon controls Ivanov momentarily but Ivanov frees himself.
Ivanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard. #T4#
Ivanov trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is pulling down on Ivanov's head to control his posture.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Mondragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
#T5#
Mondragon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mondragon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mondragon is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
Ivanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T6#
Mondragon controlling Ivanov's posture.
Ivanov trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Ivanov postures up.
#T7#
Ivanov is looking to advance position but Mondragon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ivanov (2) vs (17) Mondragon
Ivanov is looking to improve his position but Mondragon isn't that keen on the idea.
Mondragon controlling his opponent.
Ivanov is working to get back to half guard.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Ivanov is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ivanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Mondragon has a good base and remains in mount.
Ivanov is trying to reverse the position but instead Mondragon has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ivanov (2) vs (20) Mondragon
Mondragon is hanging on to Ivanov's back as he tries to escape.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ivanov wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mondragon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T9#
Ivanov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ivanov is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Mondragon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
What can Ivanov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ivanov breaks Mondragon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanov (4) vs (20) Mondragon
Mondragon is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondragon has control of Ivanov's left arm, preventing Ivanov from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T10#
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Ivanov has gone for a leg lock! Mondragon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ivanov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanov (4) vs (22) Mondragon
Ivanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mondragon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T11##SUB#
Ivanov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving. #SUB#
Ivanov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ivanov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mondragon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mondragon trying to control the action but Ivanov is working from the bottom. #T12#
Ivanov gets back to full guard.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Ivanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondragon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ivanov looking to control.
#T13##SUB#
Ivanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mondragon is aware though and is defending well.
Mondragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mondragon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ivanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Ivanov trying to control the position.
#T14#
Ivanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Ivanov is looking to sweep but instead, Mondragon has passed into half guard.
Ivanov tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon slows the pace down in half guard.
Ivanov trying to control but Mondragon postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 22 to 4.
Our winner, Esteban Mondragon, 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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Event:
CACC 149: Kuronoa vs Judge
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
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 4 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Mondragon clinches up against the ropes.
Sulvar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mondragon.
Sulvar tries for a takedown but Mondragon manages to get underhooks.
Sulvar is looking for a takedown.
Mondragon stops a takedown attempt from Sulvar.
Esteban Mondragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Sulvar.
Mondragon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mondragon tries to score a body lock takedown but Sulvar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sulvar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mondragon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sulvar tries for a takedown but Mondragon manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Mondragon gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but Sulvar defending well.
Sulvar is not content to let Mondragon control the position.#T1#
Mondragon prevents Sulvar from improving his position.
Sulvar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mondragon trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (2) Sulvar
Mondragon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sulvar content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Mondragon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (4) vs (2) Sulvar
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now.
Sulvar is adopting a defensive guard.
Sulvar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mondragon is now in half guard.
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Mondragon wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy.
Mondragon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sulvar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mondragon is controlling the pace.
Sulvar is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Sulvar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Sulvar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sulvar keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sulvar gets full guard.
Sulvar 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.#T5#
Mondragon trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sulvar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sulvar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (4) vs (4) Sulvar
Mondragon can't keep his opponent in guard - Sulvar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Sulvar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mondragon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but Mondragon defending well. #T6#
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon is looking to control Sulvar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is defending well.
Mondragon is not content to let Sulvar control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sulvar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Sulvar wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Sulvar seems to be working for a kimura but Mondragon defends the submission attempt.
Mondragon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sulvar jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (4) vs (7) Sulvar#SUB2#
Sulvar is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mondragon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mondragon is trying to control Sulvar's posture but Sulvar avoids it. #T8#
Mondragon holds on to Sulvar's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB2#
Sulvar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mondragon, who protects the arm well.
Mondragon is not content to let Sulvar control the position. #T9#
Sulvar working away.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sulvar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Sulvar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T10#
Sulvar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working.
Mondragon struggling a bit here.
Mondragon is not content to let Sulvar control the position.
Mondragon regains half guard.
Sulvar trying to advance position but Mondragon counters by regaining guard. #T11#
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
Sulvar trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Sulvar trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
#T12#
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Sulvar trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulvar pushing down on Mondragon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Sulvar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mondragon sees it coming and defends easily.
Sulvar is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.#T14##SUB2#
Mondragon makes his way to full guard, as Sulvar worked for a kimura.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Sulvar from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sulvar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sulvar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (4) vs (10) Sulvar
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sulvar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 10 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tres Sulvar waved his t-shirt featuring Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%)'s logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CACC 145: St Pierre vs Dennis
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
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 4 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; James Tuati!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight stays on the outside here - Tuati looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mondragon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tuati sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Tuati pushes Mondragon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mondragon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tuati prevents it.
Mondragon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tuati fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Tuati clinches up with Mondragon and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tuati is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mondragon tries for a takedown but Tuati manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteban Mondragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is trying to drag Tuati to the mat but Tuati just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#TD#
Mondragon has picked Tuati up - he's going for a ride! Mondragon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Tuati
Mondragon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Tuati#T1#
Tuati is trying to escape the mount.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Tuati is squirming around nicely.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tuati tries to lock up and control but Mondragon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tuati is looking to escape.
Mondragon is looking to work his way around to Tuati's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T2#
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tuati is looking to escape.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Mondragon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Tuati is controlling an arm, preventing Mondragon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Tuati 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: Mondragon (5) vs (2) Tuati
Tuati stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Mondragon pulls Tuati in close to prevent any damage.
Mondragon is trying to keep Tuati in close.
#SUB#
Tuati looking to improve position, pressing down on Mondragon's thigh with his hand. Mondragon seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Tuati paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Tuati's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Mondragon picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Esteban Mondragon!
Esteban Mondragon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 136: Pripyat v Tormenta 2
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Rauf Amudaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Amudaev looks for a takedown but Mondragon sprawls well.
Mondragon with the counter takedown but Amudaev avoids it easily.
Amudaev shoots in and drives through. Mondragon sprawls well.
Amudaev shoots in looking for a takedown. Mondragon tries to sprawl out of it but Amudaev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mondragon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauf Amudaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amudaev or perhaps it was just good defense by Mondragon, which made it look bad.
Mondragon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amudaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Mondragon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Amudaev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amudaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mondragon but Mondragon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice sprawl there from Mondragon as Amudaev shoots in.
Amudaev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mondragon sprawls well. Mondragon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Amudaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Mondragon tries to counter with a clinch but Amudaev shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Amudaev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mondragon avoids it really well and circles away.
Amudaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mondragon but Mondragon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Mondragon. No joy for Amudaev on that attempt.
Amudaev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mondragon's waist but Mondragon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amudaev off to one side.
Mondragon fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Mondragon closes the distance and clinches.
Amudaev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mondragon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Mondragon takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Amudaev is trying to trip Mondragon. He has hold of a leg but Mondragon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Amudaev persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Amudaev (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon has Amudaev pulled in close to control his posture.
Amudaev trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mondragon 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.
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Amudaev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mondragon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mondragon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mondragon! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Amudaev (2) vs (4) Mondragon
Mondragon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Amudaev can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mondragon advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Amudaev (2) vs (6) Mondragon
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Amudaev is squirming around nicely.
Mondragon prevents Amudaev from getting the reversal.
Mondragon tries to control but Amudaev wriggling away.
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Mondragon looking to control but Amudaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Amudaev is looking to get to half guard.
Amudaev wants to control but Mondragon is having none of it.
Amudaev is trying to reverse the position but instead Mondragon has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Amudaev (2) vs (9) Mondragon
Amudaev trying to control but not successfully. #T5#
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Amudaev from escaping the position.
Amudaev is keeping busy.
Amudaev tries to roll but Mondragon sticks to his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Amudaev manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mondragon's guard. Nice work there by Amudaev.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Amudaev (4) vs (9) Mondragon
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Mondragon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Amudaev tries to pass. #T6#
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Amudaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amudaev wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Amudaev from controlling successfully.
Mondragon has control of Amudaev's left arm, preventing Amudaev from doing any damage. #T7#
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Amudaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amudaev is looking to advance position but Mondragon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Amudaev (4) vs (13) Mondragon
Amudaev is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
Mondragon content just to control the position here. #T8#
Amudaev tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.
Amudaev wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Amudaev (4) vs (16) Mondragon
Amudaev trying to control the position but Mondragon manages to sink in the hooks.
Amudaev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mondragon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Amudaev tries to escape but Mondragon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Amudaev trying to control the action but Mondragon just sinks the hooks in.
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Amudaev from escaping the position.
#T9#
Mondragon controls the position.
Mondragon keeps control of the position as Amudaev tries to break free.
Mondragon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Amudaev trying to control the hands but Mondragon breaks the grip.
Amudaev tries to break free.
Amudaev staying busy and making it hard for Mondragon to control. #T10##SUB2#
Mondragon is looking for the choke from the back position but Amudaev is controlling his hands well.
Mondragon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Amudaev is really stuck here.
Mondragon wants to control but Amudaev is keeping busy.
Mondragon is hanging on to Amudaev's back as he tries to escape.
Amudaev is working hard here to advance position.
Amudaev staying busy and making it hard for Mondragon to control. #SUB2#
Amudaev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Mondragon has the hooks in. Amudaev is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Mondragon passes his arm under Amudaev's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Amudaev taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Esteban Mondragon!
After winning the bout, Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CACC 131: Dominguez vs Sparxx
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Czarny Z Garbowa shoots in for a double leg but Mondragon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mondragon wants to counter with a clinch but Czarny Z Garbowa pushes him away.#CL2#
Mondragon clinches up against the ropes.
Czarny Z Garbowa prevents the takedown attempt.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Mondragon has Czarny Z Garbowa pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mondragon pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Czarny Z Garbowa tumbling to the mat - Mondragon dives into Czarny Z Garbowa's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (0) vs (2) Mondragon#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for a guillotine here but Mondragon defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny Z Garbowa controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Mondragon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Mondragon trying to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is working from the bottom.
Mondragon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mondragon stands and throws Czarny Z Garbowa's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Mondragon working away.#T2#
Czarny Z Garbowa is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa's coaches at ZuccoTraining Ground have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Czarny Z Garbowa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying his best to control but Mondragon has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Czarny Z Garbowa (0) vs (7) Mondragon
Mondragon fails to advance to Czarny Z Garbowa's back.
Mondragon avoids the attempt from Czarny Z Garbowa to control.#T3#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Czarny Z Garbowa (0) vs (10) Mondragon
Mondragon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Czarny Z Garbowa.
Czarny Z Garbowa just trying to survive but Mondragon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mondragon struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control his opponent's hands but Mondragon gets his hands free.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mondragon wants to control but Czarny Z Garbowa has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Mondragon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (0) vs (13) Mondragon
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to buck Mondragon off but Mondragon is having none of it.
Mondragon trying to control the action but Czarny Z Garbowa is working from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa can't do much from the bottom here.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Mondragon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mondragon staying calm.#T6#
Mondragon trying to control the position but Czarny Z Garbowa is working away.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for a sweep but Mondragon has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Czarny Z Garbowa (0) vs (15) Mondragon
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Mondragon fails to take his opponent's back.
Mondragon wants to control the pace but Czarny Z Garbowa is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Czarny Z Garbowa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Mondragon trying to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is having none of it.
Czarny Z Garbowa 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.#T8#
Mondragon is keen to just control but Czarny Z Garbowa is a slippery customer.
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mondragon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mondragon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (4) vs (15) Mondragon#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mondragon trying to control but not successfully.
Mondragon is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Czarny Z Garbowa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for the RNC.
Mondragon staying busy and making it hard for Czarny Z Garbowa to control. #T9#
Mondragon trying to control the action but Czarny Z Garbowa just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Czarny Z Garbowa keeps control of the position as Mondragon tries to break free.
#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa tightening his grip on Mondragon, looking for the choke.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to control Mondragon but Mondragon is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Mondragon with him. Mondragon is trying to defend but Czarny Z Garbowa has an arm under the chin now! Mondragon grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
A victorious Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 123: Declan vs Priest
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
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 0 losses; Roberto Fabinho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Mondragon closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Mondragon has picked Fabinho up - he's going for a ride! Mondragon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fabinho (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon is thwarting Fabinho's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mondragon prevents Fabinho from improving his position.
Fabinho trying to control here.
Fabinho is staying active underneath Mondragon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon is taking a breather. Fabinho 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.
Mondragon is keen to just control but Fabinho is a slippery customer.#T1#
Mondragon moves into full mount! Fabinho won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fabinho (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Fabinho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fabinho wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fabinho is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mondragon tries to pass to full mount but Fabinho defends it. #SUB#
Fabinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Fabinho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mondragon pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Fabinho is trying to get back to full guard.
Fabinho wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
We've been hearing good reports from Fabinho's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Mondragon controlling the pace.
Fabinho is controlling Mondragon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mondragon not doing much here.
Fabinho tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.#T4#
Still in half guard, Mondragon seems content to control.#SUB#
Fabinho looking for submissions off his back.
Mondragon prevents Fabinho from improving his position.
Fabinho trying to control but Mondragon postures up.
Fabinho trying to get back to full guard but Mondragon takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fabinho (0) vs (8) Mondragon
Fabinho tries to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away. #T5#
Mondragon tries to control but Fabinho wriggling away.
Fabinho is trying to reverse the position but instead Mondragon has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Fabinho (0) vs (11) Mondragon
Fabinho trying to control but not successfully.
Mondragon is hanging on to Fabinho's back as he tries to escape.
#T6#
Fabinho trying to control the position but Mondragon manages to sink in the hooks.
Mondragon is looking to control Fabinho but Fabinho is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Fabinho's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Fabinho wants to control his opponent's hands but Mondragon gets his hands free.
Mondragon struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fabinho tries to escape the position.
Mondragon is not going to allow Fabinho to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Fabinho rolls, trying to escape but Mondragon keeps control of the position.
Mondragon not allowing Fabinho to control his hands.
Mondragon controls the action.
Fabinho trying to control the hands but Mondragon breaks the grip.
Mondragon biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8#
Mondragon trying to control momentarily.
Fabinho trying to control but not successfully.
Fabinho is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fabinho breaks Mondragon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fabinho (2) vs (11) Mondragon#T9#
Fabinho looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Fabinho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mondragon 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: Fabinho (2) vs (13) Mondragon
Fabinho wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
Mondragon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Fabinho is trying to get back to full guard.
Fabinho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mondragon is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Fabinho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mondragon is trying to control the action in half guard but Fabinho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Mondragon is controlling the pace.
Mondragon trying to control from half guard but Fabinho is working away.
Fabinho is trying to control but can't.
Mondragon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T12#
Fabinho has a hand on Mondragon's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mondragon takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fabinho (2) vs (16) Mondragon
Fabinho tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fabinho is looking to get to half guard.
Mondragon avoids the attempt from Fabinho to control.
Mondragon controlling his opponent. #T13#
Mondragon trying to control but Fabinho is having none of it.
Fabinho tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon trying to control but Fabinho is having none of it.
Mondragon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Fabinho tries to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Mondragon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mondragon looking to control but Fabinho is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 16 to 2.
A victorious Esteban Mondragon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES PLAYOFF
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
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 1 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petersen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petersen (4) vs (0) Mondragon
Petersen advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (6) vs (0) Mondragon
Petersen wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely.
Petersen avoids the attempt from Mondragon to control.
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
Petersen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Mondragon tries to reverse the position but Petersen maintains control.#T1##SUB#
Petersen working for a guillotine from mount but Mondragon is in no mood to give up.
Petersen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mondragon to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (9) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon can't escape the position.
Petersen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Petersen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mondragon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Petersen is not going to allow Mondragon to sit and survive in this position.
What can Mondragon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mondragon looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Petersen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Petersen gets his hands free as Mondragon looks to control. #SUB#
Petersen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Petersen trying to control.
Petersen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mondragon's body.
#T3#
Mondragon can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Petersen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Petersen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Mondragon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I would not like to be Mondragon right now.
#T4##SUB#
Petersen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mondragon has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Petersen has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Petersen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mondragon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mondragon trying to control the hands but Petersen won't let him. #SUB#
Petersen working for the choke. #T5#
Mondragon prevents Petersen from getting a body triangle.
Petersen controlling from the back.
Petersen tries to get the hooks in deep but Mondragon pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Mondragon right now.
#SUB#
Mondragon fending off the submission attempt from Petersen. #SUB#
Petersen has his arm under Mondragon's chin here. Game over son! Petersen squeezes tightly and Mondragon is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Conald Petersen!
During a confident post fight interview, Conald Petersen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD 4
Date: Aug 25, 2020 |
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 2 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Sammy Volkenhause!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Mondragon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Volkenhause drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mondragon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
I was talking to Mondragon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Volkenhause goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mondragon prevents it.
Volkenhause fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Esteban Mondragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Volkenhause.#TD2#
Volkenhause jumps into guard, dragging Mondragon to the mat.
Mondragon postures up.
#SUB2#
Volkenhause looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Volkenhause has his foot on Mondragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mondragon works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Volkenhause is looking for a triangle but Mondragon pushes his legs off easily.
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkenhause keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Volkenhause looking for a sweep. Not yet Volkenhause, not yet. #T1#
Mondragon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Mondragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volkenhause has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondragon has managed to get both his arms back between Volkenhause's legs - danger averted.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Volkenhause keeps moving.
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkenhause swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Volkenhause controls Mondragon momentarily but Mondragon frees himself.
Mondragon stays in close to Volkenhause's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Volkenhause is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Volkenhause throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mondragon escapes and throws Volkenhause's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (3) vs (0) Volkenhause#T2#
Mondragon just content to control the position.
Volkenhause tries to improve position but can't.
Volkenhause wants to control but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon controls the position.
Volkenhause tries to bench press Mondragon off him but Mondragon keeps the position.
Mondragon wants to control but Volkenhause is keeping him busy.
Volkenhause is looking for a sweep.
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Volkenhause is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Volkenhause is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Volkenhause struggling a bit here.
Volkenhause is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mondragon is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Volkenhause
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Volkenhause is looking to improve his position but Mondragon isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Volkenhause sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Mondragon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mondragon stalling. #T4##SUB2#
Volkenhause looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mondragon pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (8) vs (0) Volkenhause
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Volkenhause is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Volkenhause is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
Volkenhause is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mondragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Volkenhause is desperately trying to improve his position but Mondragon has a good base and remains in mount.
Volkenhause is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
Volkenhause is working to get back to half guard.
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Volkenhause is looking to escape.
Volkenhause tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Volkenhause tries to improve his position but instead Mondragon has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (11) vs (0) Volkenhause
Volkenhause tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Volkenhause can't escape the position.
Volkenhause is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mondragon wants to take Volkenhause's back here but Volkenhause is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Volkenhause is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
Volkenhause tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Volkenhause manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Volkenhause wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Volkenhause is staying active underneath Mondragon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Volkenhause wants to improve his position but Mondragon is controlling well.
Mondragon is trying to control the action in half guard but Volkenhause is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Volkenhause is trying to control but Mondragon manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (14) vs (0) Volkenhause
Volkenhause working to try and regain half guard.
Volkenhause is trying to reverse the position but instead Mondragon has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (17) vs (0) Volkenhause
Volkenhause is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mondragon not allowing Volkenhause to control his hands.
Volkenhause wants to escape the position.
#T8#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Volkenhause tries to escape but Mondragon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mondragon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Volkenhause.
Volkenhause can't escape the position.
Volkenhause tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Volkenhause is trying desperately to improve position.
Mondragon controlling from mount. #T9#
Volkenhause tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon controlling his opponent.
Volkenhause has given up his back. Will we see Mondragon going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (20) vs (0) Volkenhause
A lull in the action here.
Mondragon gets his hands free as Volkenhause looks to control.
Mondragon controlling well, preventing Volkenhause from escaping the position.
Volkenhause trying to control the hands but Mondragon breaks the grip. #T10#
Mondragon wants to control but Volkenhause is keeping busy.
Volkenhause is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mondragon controls the position.
Mondragon not allowing Volkenhause to control his hands.
Volkenhause is really stuck here.
Mondragon trying to control momentarily.
Mondragon controlling from the back.#T11#
You can see the frustration on Volkenhause's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Volkenhause staying busy and making it hard for Mondragon to control.
Volkenhause turns into Mondragon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (20) vs (2) Volkenhause
Volkenhause advances to half guard.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Volkenhause's head to control him but Volkenhause postures up.
#T12#
Mondragon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Volkenhause is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mondragon won't allow Volkenhause to pass to mount.
Mondragon moves into full guard.
Volkenhause trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #T13#
Volkenhause is looking to advance position but Mondragon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (24) vs (2) Volkenhause
Volkenhause tries to hold on but Mondragon postures up.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Volkenhause working to try and regain half guard.
Mondragon looking to control but Volkenhause is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mondragon prevents Volkenhause from getting the reversal.
Mondragon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Volkenhause is looking to escape. #T14#
Volkenhause is working to get back to half guard.
Mondragon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mondragon prevents Volkenhause from getting the reversal.
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkenhause is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
CACC 115
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
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 2 wins and 3 losses; Max Strasburg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Strasburg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Strasburg showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Strasburg (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon moves into full guard.
Strasburg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mondragon trying to keep a closed guard but Strasburg is proving a slippery customer.
Strasburg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Strasburg passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasburg trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it. #SUB#
Strasburg is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Strasburg trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
Strasburg trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away.
Strasburg tries to pass to full mount but Mondragon defends it.
Strasburg is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2##SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Strasburg is very close to passing his half guard.
Mondragon is staying active underneath Strasburg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strasburg is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (5) vs (0) Mondragon#SUB#
Mondragon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Strasburg.
Mondragon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Strasburg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Strasburg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Mondragon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Strasburg postures up.
Strasburg forces his way into half guard.
Mondragon won't allow Strasburg to pass to mount. #SUB#
Strasburg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Strasburg is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.
Strasburg moves into full mount! Mondragon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (8) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon wants to hold on but Strasburg pushes him away.
Strasburg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Strasburg working for a submission but Mondragon is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Strasburg jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mondragon is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mondragon and Strasburg has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T5#
Mondragon wants to control but Strasburg postures up.#SUB#
Strasburg goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mondragon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Strasburg but great work by Mondragon. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Strasburg (8) vs (4) Mondragon
Strasburg is not content to let Mondragon control the position.
Strasburg is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Strasburg wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Mondragon has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Strasburg's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Strasburg is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Mondragon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Esteban Mondragon!
A victorious Esteban Mondragon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 113
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
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 1 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mondragon defends it nicely.
Mondragon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Mondragon sprawls well.#TD2#
Alvarez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mondragon's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Alvarez
Mondragon is looking to get back to full guard here but Alvarez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (5) Alvarez
Alvarez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon trying to control but Alvarez flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (0) vs (8) Alvarez#T1#
Mondragon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mondragon is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mondragon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mondragon for a finish.
Mondragon trying to control the position but Alvarez manages to sink in the hooks.
Mondragon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Alvarez.
Let's hope that Alvarez 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.#T2#
Alvarez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Alvarez not allowing Mondragon to control his hands.
Mondragon is really stuck here.
#T3##SUB2#
Alvarez working for a choke but Mondragon reverses nicely into Alvarez 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (8) Alvarez
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Mondragon is proving a slippery customer.
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard. #T4#
Mondragon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mondragon postures up.
Alvarez controlling Mondragon's posture.
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Alvarez wants to control but Mondragon passes easily into half guard.
Mondragon is trying to control the action in half guard but Alvarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Mondragon trying to control the pace.
Mondragon wants to pass to mount but Alvarez is defending the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Mondragon has control of the leg. #T6#
Mondragon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alvarez tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Mondragon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mondragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Alvarez is concentrating on defense, preventing Mondragon from advancing position.
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Mondragon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Mondragon's head to control him but Mondragon postures up.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Mondragon wants to take a breather but Alvarez is having none of it.
Mondragon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mondragon is keen to just control but Alvarez is a slippery customer.
Mondragon is stalling here. Alvarez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mondragon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Alvarez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (2) vs (12) Alvarez#T9#
Mondragon looking for a sweep but Alvarez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (2) vs (14) Alvarez
Mondragon tries to reverse the position but Alvarez maintains control.
Alvarez trying to control but Mondragon is having none of it.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position but Alvarez isn't that keen on the idea.
Alvarez controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Alvarez avoids the attempt from Mondragon to control.
Mondragon is trying to escape the mount.
Mondragon tries to improve his position but instead Alvarez has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (2) vs (17) Alvarez#T11#
A lull in the action here.
Alvarez biding his time, controlling Mondragon.
Alvarez wants to control the position but Mondragon frees himself and scrambles - Alvarez manages to regain control in side control.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working. #T12#
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom here.
Mondragon is trying to work for a sweep but Alvarez has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (2) vs (19) Alvarez
Mondragon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mondragon is looking to get to half guard.
Mondragon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alvarez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mondragon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alvarez is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.
Mondragon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mondragon has his hands on Alvarez's head, controlling the position. #T14#
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez wins on points by 19 to 2.
A relieved looking Tyler Alvarez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
FFS 23: Cocoa
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mondragon throws a series of punches but Mazda avoids them all with ease.
Mondragon is looking to clinch.
Esteban Mondragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mondragon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mazda tried to score with a low kick but Mondragon checks it.
Mondragon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mazda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mondragon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mondragon swings for the body but Mazda moves out of range.
Mondragon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mondragon wants to clinch
letting Mazda counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Mondragon misses the target.
Mazda swats away the attempt to clinch by Mondragon.
Mazda swats away the attempt to clinch by Mondragon.
Mazda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mondragon just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazda connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Mondragon rushes Mazda and presses him up against the ropes.
Mondragon is trying to stall.
Mazda tries to work over Mondragon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Mazda scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Mazda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mazda.
Mazda ducks under a wild hook from Mondragon.
Mazda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mondragon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mazda's waist but Mazda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mondragon off to one side. #CL2#
Mondragon moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Mazda fails to land. #BC#
Mazda breaks the clinch.
Mondragon misses with a straight right.
Mondragon tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Mondragon moves into range and clinches up with Mazda.
Mondragon is trying to stall.
Mazda pushes Mondragon back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Mazda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Mazda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Mazda closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mondragon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mazda smiles and moves away.
Mazda with the inside leg kick.
Mondragon doesn't manage to clinch there - Mazda circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mondragon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mondragon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mazda scores with a leg kick.
Mondragon wants to clinch
letting Mazda counter with a right hand.
Mazda tries to work over Mondragon's front leg with a kick but Mondragon checks it.
Mondragon fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahura Mazda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mazda has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 10:9
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 10:9
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahura Mazda! |
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Event:
FFS 14: Bronson
Date: Jun 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
OBrien pushes Mondragon up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mondragon tries to pull guard but OBrien holds him up against the ropes and eventually Mondragon drops back down to his feet.
Mondragon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2#
OBrien breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Mondragon takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
OBrien's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Mondragon gets tackled into the ropes by OBrien. OBrien maintains the clinch.
Mondragon is stalling here.
OBrien putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mondragon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mondragon as OBrien tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon pressing his opponent against the ropes. #TD2#
OBrien has Mondragon pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. OBrien pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Mondragon tumbling to the mat - OBrien dives into Mondragon's guard.
OBrien throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Mondragon controlling the position.#SUB#
OBrien content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mondragon has locked up a guillotine! Mondragon's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? OBrien is holding on here and Mondragon must be using up a lot of energy. OBrien has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mondragon gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Esteban Mondragon!
After winning the bout, Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
FFS 6: Bunnell
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Kuznetsov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kuznetsov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kuznetsov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mondragon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kuznetsov cracks Mondragon with a big right hand but Mondragon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mondragon sneaks back into half guard.
Mondragon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuznetsov.
Mondragon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuznetsov connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Mondragon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuznetsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuznetsov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov throws an elbow that misses. Mondragon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kuznetsov's guard. Nice move by Mondragon!#REVB#
Kuznetsov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving. #T1#
Kuznetsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuznetsov is retaining full guard.
Kuznetsov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Kuznetsov working a defensive guard here.
Kuznetsov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mondragon on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Mondragon controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Mondragon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuznetsov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuznetsov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuznetsov! #REVR#
Mondragon holding on.
You can see the frustration on Mondragon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuznetsov throws a strike aimed at the side of Mondragon's head but Mondragon avoids it well.
Kuznetsov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mondragon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mondragon sneaks back into half guard.
Mondragon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslam Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kuznetsov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 10:9
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 10:9
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslam Kuznetsov!
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Inagawa Kai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kai pushes Mondragon up against the cage in a clinch.
Kai pulls Mondragon into guard.
Kai has Mondragon pulled in close to control his posture.
Kai has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mondragon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Kai is keeping the position.
Kai seems keen to control Mondragon's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondragon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kai looking for a sweep. Not yet Kai, not yet.
Kai working for a triangle but Mondragon defends it easily.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai controlling the position.
Kai keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Mondragon passes Kai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kai is staying active underneath Mondragon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kai trying to control from the bottom.
Kai is refusing to be controlled, as Mondragon sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kai.
Kai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kai (2) vs (0) Mondragon
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mondragon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kai is aware though and is defending well.
Kai pushes down on Mondragon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mondragon! Score +3 for passing guard: Kai (5) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon tries to hold on but Kai postures up.
Mondragon can't escape the position.
Kai content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kai can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mondragon is looking to escape.
Kai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mondragon is working to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kai controlling his opponent.
Mondragon can't escape the position.
Kai controlling from mount.
Kai avoids the attempt from Mondragon to control.
Mondragon is looking to get to half guard.
Kai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kai content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kai.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon wants to control but Kai is having none of it.
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kai in particular looking to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Kai has control of the leg.
Well, if Kai 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.
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back.
Kai is looking to advance position but Mondragon won't allow it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is trying to get back to full guard.
Kai seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Kai is controlling well.
Mondragon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mondragon.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mondragon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mondragon is trying to keep Kai in close.
Kai 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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kai wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is keeping the position.
Kai is pushing down on Mondragon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mondragon is fighting to maintain full guard but Kai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mondragon trying to control but Kai postures up.
Kai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kai with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kai wants to take a breather but Mondragon is having none of it.
Mondragon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kai has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Kai (8) vs (0) Mondragon
Kai looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Inagawa Kai made sure he mentioned SynCity Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Milton Wainwright (ranked 6029 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Mondragon (ranked 5342 p4p, 505 weight class). Esteban Mondragon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Milton Wainwright! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wainwright feints and as Mondragon raises his hands in defense, Wainwright changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wainwright (2) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Wainwright controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mondragon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wainwright content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Wainwright from controlling successfully.
Wainwright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mondragon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wainwright has managed to get both his arms back between Mondragon's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wainwright looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wainwright looking to pass the guard.
Mondragon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wainwright defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wainwright 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.
Wainwright trying to control but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wainwright defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wainwright defends well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mondragon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wainwright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wainwright sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wainwright really is a fat lump.
Wainwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wainwright pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon is trying to keep Wainwright in close.
Wainwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Mondragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wainwright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Wainwright from controlling successfully.
Mondragon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wainwright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mondragon is tightening it up a little... Wainwright has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Wainwright reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Wainwright taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mondragon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Esteban Mondragon!
A very excited looking Esteban Mondragon 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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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wesley Snipes (ranked 4657 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteban Mondragon (ranked 5218 p4p, 497 weight class). Snipes comes into the arena with Xcon blaring out of the sound system. Esteban Mondragon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wesley Snipes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Snipes moves into the clinch successfully.
Mondragon jumps guard.
Mondragon has his feet on Snipes's thighs here. He's pushed Snipes 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! Snipes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Esteban Mondragon!
A relieved looking Esteban Mondragon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Wesley Snipes spoke after the fight, saying 'Time to hit the gym and step up.'. |
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