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CACC 168: Mazzini vs Ty II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Eddy Gordo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gordo pushes Boshtok up against the ropes in a clinch.
Boshtok wants to take the fight to the mat but Gordo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boshtok prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Gordo jumps guard and drags Boshtok to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boshtok tries to free his leg and advance position but Gordo is retaining full guard.
Gordo trying to keep a closed guard but Boshtok is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Gordo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boshtok defends well.
Gordo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Boshtok'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gordo looking for a guillotine here but Boshtok defends easily.
Gordo keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully. #T1#
Boshtok controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Gordo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boshtok gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boshtok engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boshtok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (3) vs (0) Gordo#SUB#
Boshtok tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Boshtok looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boshtok has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gordo! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boshtok (5) vs (0) Gordo#SUB#
Boshtok has hold of Gordo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gordo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Boshtok wants to finish this one by submission but Gordo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boshtok.
Gordo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Boshtok looking for a guillotine from mount but Gordo is having none of it.
Gordo 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.
Gordo is trying to escape the mount.
#T3##SUB#
Boshtok working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gordo stops Boshtok from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Gordo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boshtok wants to pass the guard but Gordo is defending well.
Boshtok trying to control from half guard but Gordo is working away.
Boshtok looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gordo actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Gordo wants to control but Boshtok is keeping busy.
Gordo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gordo trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Gordo is looking for a triangle but Boshtok pushes his legs off easily.
Gordo keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully.
Boshtok passes Gordo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gordo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Boshtok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gordo sees it coming and defends easily.#T5#
Gordo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Boshtok is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gordo is just riding it out for now. Boshtok eventually gives up the hold.
Gordo is staying active underneath Boshtok, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boshtok prevents Gordo from improving his position.
Boshtok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gordo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boshtok passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boshtok (8) vs (0) Gordo
Boshtok advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boshtok (10) vs (0) Gordo#T6##SUB#
Boshtok moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gordo has worked his arm free - good work by Gordo!
Gordo is looking to reverse the position.
Boshtok tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boshtok wants to control but Gordo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Boshtok working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boshtok tries to advance to mount but can't. #T7#
Boshtok is looking to take a break and control but Gordo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boshtok is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gordo prevents Boshtok from improving position.
Boshtok moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boshtok (12) vs (0) Gordo
Gordo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boshtok takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Boshtok trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boshtok avoids the attempt from Gordo to control.
Boshtok fails to move to back control.
Boshtok trying to control but Gordo is having none of it.
Boshtok fails to move to back control.
Boshtok prevents Gordo from getting the reversal.#T9#
Boshtok trying to control but Gordo is having none of it.
Boshtok is really struggling to control Gordo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gordo is trying to escape the mount but Boshtok keeps good control and instead manages to take Gordo's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Boshtok (15) vs (0) Gordo#SUB#
Boshtok is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gordo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gordo for a finish.
Boshtok tries to get the hooks in deep but Gordo pushed the leg off.
Gordo is trying to break free.
#T10##SUB#
Boshtok 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, Gordo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gordo wants to escape the position.
Gordo keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Boshtok looking for the choke but no joy.
Gordo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Boshtok.
Gordo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T11#
Boshtok controlling the pace for now.
Gordo stops Boshtok from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Boshtok looking to secure an arm triangle but Gordo defends it well. #SUB#
Boshtok with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gordo has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Boshtok (18) vs (0) Gordo#SUB#
Boshtok working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Gordo is doing well to defend. Boshtok seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Gordo is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuri Boshtok!
A relieved looking Yuri Boshtok thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Eddy Gordo spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Clarence Frost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Coe.
Coe fails to land the takedown.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clarence Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Allan Coe.
Coe shoots for a takedown but Frost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frost seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Coe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Coe gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Frost (0) vs (2) Coe
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Coe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Coe is trying to work for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
#T1#
Coe is pressing down on Frost's thigh, looking to free his foot. Frost is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Coe seems to be working for a kimura but Frost defends the submission attempt.
Coe wants to free his trapped foot but Frost is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Coe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Far-Q Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Coe trying to control the action but Frost is working from the bottom.
Frost tries to roll over but Coe keeps him under control.#T2#
Frost is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Coe is trying to work for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
#SUB2#
Coe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frost sees it coming and defends easily.
Coe wants to pass to mount but Frost is defending the position.
Frost wants to get back to 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#
Coe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Coe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Frost (0) vs (5) Coe
Coe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Frost is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Coe wants to finish this one by submission but Frost is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Coe.
Coe controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Coe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coe 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 tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Frost prevents Coe from taking his back.
Coe trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Coe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T5#
Coe wants to take his opponent's back but instead Frost manages to regain half guard.
Coe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Coe seems to be working for a kimura but Frost defends the submission attempt.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Frost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Coe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Coe passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frost (0) vs (8) Coe
Frost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coe on the ground.
Frost is not content to let Coe control the position. #T7#
Coe controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Coe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Coe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Frost is being controlled here. #T8##SUB2#
Coe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Coe trying to control the action but Frost is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Coe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Frost rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Coe's guard! Nice work there by Frost! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frost (2) vs (8) Coe
Coe is trying to control the position but Frost postures up. #T9#
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coe controls Frost momentarily but Frost frees himself.
Coe wants to sweep but no luck.
Coe looking to control.
#SUB2#
Coe looking for a guillotine here but Frost defends easily.
Coe 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.#T10#
Coe trying to keep a closed guard but Frost is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Coe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Coe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coe pulls Frost in close to his closed guard and prevents Frost from doing any damage or advancing position.#T11#
Frost won't allow Coe to sweep him here.
Coe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coe managing to control the position.
Coe is continuing to stall.#T12#
Frost is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frost trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
Frost stopping the sweep attempt from Coe.#SUB2#
Coe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Coe controls Frost momentarily but Frost frees himself. #T13##SUB2#
Frost avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frost is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Coe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Frost doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Frost manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frost won't allow Coe to sweep him here. #T14##SUB2#
Coe has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Frost should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Coe has tightened it up now! Frost 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 14:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Allan Coe!
After the big win, David Allan Coe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Don Lemieux!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jiurgite moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Jiurgite has picked Lemieux up - he's going for a ride! Jiurgite dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back.
Jiurgite trying to mount his opponent but Lemieux defends it.
Lemieux tries to roll over but Jiurgite keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (5) vs (0) Lemieux
Lemieux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Jiurgite avoids the attempt from Lemieux to control.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position but Jiurgite isn't that keen on the idea.
Jiurgite trying to control but Lemieux is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Jiurgite'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.
Lemieux working to try and regain half guard.
Lemieux tries to lock up and control but Jiurgite gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jiurgite trying to control but Lemieux is having none of it.
Lemieux wants to hold on but Jiurgite pushes him away.#T2##SUB#
Jiurgite looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lemieux sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jiurgite is thwarting Lemieux's attempts to 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.#SUB#
Jiurgite is working for a submission of some sort.
Jiurgite is pressing down on Lemieux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lemieux is holding on for now. #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.#SUB2#
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back.
Jiurgite is thwarting Lemieux's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Jiurgite is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lemieux to slip a leg under and get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Lemieux throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jiurgite escapes and throws Lemieux's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (8) vs (0) Lemieux#T4##SUB#
Jiurgite working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lemieux can't do much from the bottom here.
Lemieux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lemieux is trying to control Jiurgite's posture but Jiurgite avoids it. #T5#
Lemieux tries to bench press Jiurgite off him but Jiurgite keeps the position.
Lemieux is trying to work for a sweep but Jiurgite has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (10) vs (0) Lemieux
Jiurgite controlling the position easily from mount.
Lemieux 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: Jiurgite (10) vs (2) Lemieux
Jiurgite lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (12) vs (2) Lemieux#SUB2#
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jiurgite advances to half guard. #T6#
Jiurgite wants to free his trapped foot but Lemieux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lemieux is looking for a sweep. Jiurgite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jiurgite is pressing down on Lemieux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lemieux is holding on for now.
Jiurgite seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lemieux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Jiurgite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lemieux is just riding it out for now. Jiurgite eventually gives up the hold.
Lemieux wants to control but Jiurgite passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (15) vs (2) Lemieux#T7#
Lemieux is not content to let Jiurgite control the position. #SUB#
Jiurgite swings around for an armbar but Lemieux sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jiurgite's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (15) vs (4) Lemieux
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but instead Lemieux has moved into half guard.
Jiurgite slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jiurgite 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.
My spies in Monsters BJJ inform me that Lemieux has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T8#
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Jiurgite has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lemieux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lemieux trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite wants to sweep but no luck.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jiurgite is trying to keep Lemieux in close.
#T9#
Jiurgite looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lemieux puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jiurgite defends it well. #SUB2#
Lemieux seems to be looking for submissions.
Jiurgite tries to roll over but Lemieux keeps him under control.
Lemieux is pressing down on Jiurgite's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jiurgite is holding on for now.
Jiurgite gets full guard.#T10#
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux preventing the sweep.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jiurgite lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (17) vs (4) Lemieux
Lemieux looking to control.
Jiurgite stands and throws Lemieux's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (20) vs (4) Lemieux
Jiurgite advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (22) vs (4) Lemieux#T11#
Jiurgite trying to control but Lemieux is having none of it. #SUB#
Jiurgite is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lemieux has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lemieux! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (22) vs (6) Lemieux#SUB#
Jiurgite is looking for a triangle but Lemieux pushes his legs off easily.
Lemieux trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (24) vs (6) Lemieux#T12#
Jiurgite trying to control but Lemieux is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lemieux working for a triangle but Jiurgite defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Lemieux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jiurgite gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jiurgite stands and throws Lemieux's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (27) vs (6) Lemieux#SUB#
Jiurgite is trying to get an arm triangle but Lemieux is defending well. #T13#
Jiurgite wants to control but Lemieux is keeping him busy.
Lemieux tries to buck Jiurgite off but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Lemieux looking for a sweep but Jiurgite has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (29) vs (6) Lemieux
Lemieux is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Lemieux is still trying to improve position.
Jiurgite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lemieux is looking to escape.
Lemieux working to try and regain half guard.
Lemieux is squirming around, avoiding Jiurgite's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lemieux is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lemieux tries to lock up and control but Jiurgite gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite takes the fight on points by 29 to 6.
A pretty intense looking Ze Jiurgite took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Abil Baev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Dylan Elkins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Elkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Baev (0) vs (2) Elkins#SUB#
Baev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Elkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Baev's coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg 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.
Elkins passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Baev (0) vs (5) Elkins#SUB2#
Elkins has isolated one of Baev's arms. Baev looking to fight him off but Elkins twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dylan Elkins!
An out of breath Dylan Elkins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; David Yung!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Yung has Hell up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD#
Hell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hell keeping full guard, as Yung tries to pass.
Yung preventing the sweep.
Hell trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Hell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yung is aware though and is defending well.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Yung from controlling successfully.
Yung postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung trying to control but Hell is working from the bottom.
Hell has Yung pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Yung wants to pass the guard but Hell is keeping the position.
Yung must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hell is trying to keep Yung in close.
Yung wants to pass the guard but Hell is keeping the position.
Yung keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yung is aware though and is defending well.
Hell is trying to keep Yung in close.
#SUB#
Hell has his foot on Yung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yung works his way back into a safe position though.
Hell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Hell controls Yung momentarily but Yung frees himself.
Yung trying to control but Hell is working from the bottom.
Hell 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.
Yung forces his way into half guard.
Hell wants to control but Yung is keeping busy.
Yung tries to pass to full mount but Hell defends it.
Hell tries to roll over but Yung keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Yung is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yung wants to pass the guard but Hell is defending well.
Yung moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (0) vs (3) Yung
Hell is trying to improve his position.
Hell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (3) Yung
Yung tries to roll over but Hell keeps him under control.#T4#
Yung controlling the position well.
Yung is in trouble now - Hell has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (5) vs (3) Yung
Yung is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Hell'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.
Hell prevents Yung from getting the reversal.
Hell tries to control but Yung wriggling away.
Hell tries to take Yung's back but instead Yung uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Yung tries to roll over but Hell keeps him under control.#T6#
Yung trying to hold on to Hell's head to control him but Hell postures up.
Hell wants to control but Yung is keeping him busy.
Yung desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hell wants to free his trapped foot but Yung is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Yung wants to get back to full guard but Hell has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (8) vs (3) Yung
Yung can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Hell passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Yung! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hell (10) vs (3) Yung
Yung 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.
Hell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yung is looking to escape.
Hell moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Hell (13) vs (3) Yung
Yung is trying to break free.
Yung is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Hell looking for the choke but no joy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Hell is persistently looking for the submission but Yung is defending it well.
#SUB#
Hell patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T9#
Yung trying to control the action but Hell just sinks the hooks in.
Will Hell go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Yung rolls, trying to escape but Hell keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Hell goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Yung escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (13) vs (5) Yung
Yung trying to control from half guard but Hell is working away. #T10#
Hell is holding on to half guard well.
Yung trying to control the pace.
Yung trying to control the action but Hell is working from the bottom.
Hell gets back to full guard.
Yung trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yung's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Hell controls Yung momentarily but Yung frees himself.
Yung wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving.
Hell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yung wants to pass the guard but Hell is keeping the position.
Hell has his hands on Yung's head, controlling the position.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Yung from controlling successfully. #T12#
Hell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Yung drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hell dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (15) vs (5) Yung#SUB2#
Yung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hell defends well.
Yung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hell pushes down on Yung's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T13#
Yung trying to control here.
Hell trying to control the action but Yung is working from the bottom.
Hell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Yung! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (18) vs (5) Yung
Hell controlling from the full mount.
Hell trying to control but Yung is having none of it. #T14#
Hell controlling from mount.
Hell wants to control but instead Yung manages to regain half guard.
Yung is looking to control Hell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yung avoid being mounted?
Hell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yung trying to hold on to Hell's head to control him but Hell postures up.
Hell trying to mount his opponent but Yung defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hell takes the fight on points by 18 to 5.
Ryan Hell decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Undercard bout
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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 1 wins and 1 losses; Vito Scaletta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dravezesdi dives in and scores a takedown into Scaletta's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scaletta (0) vs (2) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control but Scaletta is working from the bottom.
Scaletta wants to sweep here but Dravezesdi controlling him for the moment.
Scaletta seems keen to control Dravezesdi's posture.#SUB#
Scaletta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dravezesdi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Scaletta (0) vs (5) Dravezesdi#T1#
Dravezesdi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Scaletta is trying to control Dravezesdi's posture but Dravezesdi avoids it.
Scaletta 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.
Scaletta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dravezesdi controls the position.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position but Scaletta is working away. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB2#
Dravezesdi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dravezesdi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Scaletta's legs.
Scaletta tries to bench press Dravezesdi off him but Dravezesdi keeps the position.
Dravezesdi looking to control but instead Scaletta has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Scaletta is trying to maintain the position but Dravezesdi is very close to passing his half guard.
Dravezesdi is pressing down on Scaletta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scaletta is holding on for now. #T3#
Scaletta moves into full guard.
Scaletta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scaletta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Scaletta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Scaletta keeps moving.
Scaletta is trying to control the position but Dravezesdi postures up. #T4#
Dravezesdi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scaletta's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dravezesdi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Scaletta (0) vs (8) Dravezesdi
Scaletta wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Scaletta (0) vs (11) Dravezesdi#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Well, with Dravezesdi on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Scaletta is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Dravezesdi keeps control of the position as Scaletta tries to break free.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Dravezesdi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for the choke from the back.
Dravezesdi tries to get the hooks in deep but Scaletta pushed the leg off.
Dravezesdi controlling from the back.#T5#
Scaletta tries to break free.
Scaletta trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dravezesdi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dravezesdi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Scaletta tries to break free.
Scaletta tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Scaletta tries to hold on but Dravezesdi postures up.
Scaletta tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Scaletta wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Scaletta (0) vs (14) Dravezesdi#SUB2#
Scaletta fending off the submission attempt from Dravezesdi.
Scaletta looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dravezesdi.
#T7#
Good control from Dravezesdi.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Scaletta tries to roll but Dravezesdi sticks to his back.
Dravezesdi gets his hands free as Scaletta looks to control.
Dravezesdi controls the position.
Scaletta trying to control the action but Dravezesdi just sinks the hooks in. #T8##SUB2#
Dravezesdi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Scaletta is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Scaletta knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Scaletta for a finish. #SUB2#
Scaletta preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dravezesdi. #T9#
Scaletta wants to control his opponent's hands but Dravezesdi gets his hands free.
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#
Scaletta 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 Dravezesdi gets his way!
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Scaletta 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 Dravezesdi gets his way!
Dravezesdi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Scaletta's body.
#T10#
Dravezesdi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi working for the choke.
I really don't envy Scaletta right now.
Will Dravezesdi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Scaletta right now.
#T11##SUB2#
Dravezesdi tightening his grip on Scaletta, looking for the choke.
Scaletta looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi tightening his grip on Scaletta, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Scaletta knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Scaletta for a finish. #T12##SUB2#
Dravezesdi patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Scaletta wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Dravezesdi is looking for a rear naked choke here but Scaletta reverses the position brilliantly into Dravezesdi's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scaletta (2) vs (14) Dravezesdi#SUB2#
Dravezesdi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Scaletta has passed into half guard!
#T13#
Dravezesdi wants to get back to full guard.
Scaletta passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scaletta (5) vs (14) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Scaletta prevents Dravezesdi from improving his position.
Dravezesdi is staying active underneath Scaletta, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Scaletta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dravezesdi sees it coming and defends easily.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Scaletta has control of the leg. #T14#
Scaletta is trying to control the action in half guard but Dravezesdi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Scaletta controlling the action here.
Scaletta is stalling here. Dravezesdi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Scaletta seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dravezesdi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Scaletta (5) vs (18) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi wants to control but Scaletta is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dravezesdi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dravezesdi wins on points by 18 to 5.
A victorious Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sulvar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sulvar shoots in looking for a takedown but Turturro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sulvar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sulvar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Turturro tries to counter it with a takedown but Sulvar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tres Sulvar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sulvar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turturro swivels and escapes.
Turturro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Turturro shoots in but no luck this time.
Sulvar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sulvar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turturro defends it nicely.
Turturro stuffs the takedown attempt from Sulvar. Sulvar gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Turturro as Sulvar shoots in.
Sulvar shoots for a takedown but Turturro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sulvar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Turturro counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sulvar (0) vs (4) Turturro
Sulvar struggling a bit here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sulvar stops Turturro from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Turturro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Sulvar tries to buck Turturro off but Turturro is having none of it.#SUB2#
Turturro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sulvar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Turturro seems to be working for a kimura but Sulvar defends the submission attempt.
Turturro is looking to advance position but Sulvar won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Sulvar is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.
Sulvar is trying to control but Turturro manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (0) vs (7) Turturro
Sulvar is desperately trying to improve his position but Turturro has a good base and remains in mount.
Turturro wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4#
Sulvar holds of for dear life.
Sulvar can't escape the position.
Turturro avoids the attempt from Sulvar to control.#SUB2#
Turturro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Sulvar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Sulvar tries to hold on but Turturro pushes him away.
Sulvar is looking to get to half guard.
Sulvar is squirming around, avoiding Turturro's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Turturro is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sulvar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sulvar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Turturro is just content to waste time from the top position. Sulvar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sulvar looking to control.
#SUB2#
Turturro drops back looking for a leg! Sulvar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sulvar manages to kick Turturro off! Turturro jumps back into Sulvar's guard.
My spies in Monsters BJJ inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
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.#T7#
Turturro looking to sit in guard and control but Sulvar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (7) Turturro
Sulvar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Sulvar trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving. #SUB2#
Turturro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sulvar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T8##SUB2#
Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sulvar passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Sulvar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turturro is just riding it out for now. Sulvar eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Sulvar seems content to control.#T9#
Sulvar uses his free foot to push down on Turturro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Turturro. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (5) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Sulvar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro is squirming around, avoiding Sulvar's attempts to control the action.
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Turturro is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Sulvar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turturro defends it well.
Turturro is looking to control Sulvar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?#T10#
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Turturro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard but Sulvar has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (8) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Sulvar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Sulvar happy to just control the position for now.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sulvar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Sulvar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Turturro, who protects the arm well. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sulvar working away.
Turturro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sulvar's best efforts.
Sulvar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Sulvar prevents Turturro from improving his position.#T13##SUB#
Sulvar seems to be looking for submissions.
Sulvar controlling the pace.
Turturro tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Sulvar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (11) vs (7) Turturro
Turturro tries to reverse the position but Sulvar maintains control.
Sulvar trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14##SUB#
Sulvar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Turturro to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Turturro shrugs it off.
Turturro tries to improve his position but instead Sulvar has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (14) vs (7) Turturro
Sulvar struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Turturro right now.
Sulvar not allowing Turturro to control his hands.
Sulvar biding his time, controlling Turturro.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Sulvar tightening his grip on Turturro, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
Tres Sulvar very nearly forgot to thank Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Devlin Draco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Draco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nielsen sprawls well. Nielsen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Draco gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Nielsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Draco has Nielsen pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Nielsen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Nielsen has picked Draco up - he's going for a ride! Nielsen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Draco (0) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nielsen is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Draco tries to get to full guard but Nielsen has control of the leg.
Nielsen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Draco wants to improve his position but Nielsen is controlling well.
Nielsen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but Draco defending well.
Draco is doing well to control the position and prevent Nielsen from advancing to side control.#T2#
Draco trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Draco defends it well.
Nielsen is looking to advance position but Draco won't allow it.
Draco is looking for a sweep. Nielsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Nielsen is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB2#
Draco is defending against the submission attempts here by Nielsen.
Draco is staying active underneath Nielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Nielsen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Draco trying to control here.
Draco is staying active underneath Nielsen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Draco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Draco.
Nielsen trying to control but Draco is working 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.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Draco keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen stands and throws Draco's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Draco (0) vs (5) Nielsen
Nielsen staying calm.#T5#
Draco tries to buck Nielsen off but Nielsen is having none of it.#SUB2#
Nielsen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Draco rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nielsen's guard! Nice work there by Draco! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (2) vs (5) Nielsen#SUB2#
Draco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Draco wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Draco defends it easily.#T6#
Draco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nielsen is keeping the position for now.
Nielsen being controlled here, momentarily.
Nielsen is trying to keep Draco in close.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet. #T7#
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Draco postures up.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Draco from controlling successfully.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Draco wants to control from the top but Nielsen keeps moving.
Draco controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nielsen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (2) vs (7) Nielsen
Nielsen trying to control but Draco is working from the bottom.
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#
Draco looking to control.
Draco wants to sweep here but Nielsen controlling him for the moment.
Draco controls Nielsen momentarily but Nielsen frees himself.
Nielsen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Draco manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (4) vs (7) Nielsen
Draco tries to free his leg and advance position but Nielsen is retaining full guard.
Nielsen is trying to keep Draco in close.
#T9#
Draco stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
Draco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Draco wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Nielsen is trying to keep Draco in close.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Nielsen is pulling down on Draco's head to control his posture.
Draco trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB2#
Nielsen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Draco is aware though and is defending well.
Draco advances to half guard.
Nielsen is trying to maintain the position but Draco is very close to passing his half guard.
Draco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Draco is trying to control the action in half guard but Nielsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard but Draco has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Draco (7) vs (7) Nielsen
Draco trying to control the position but Nielsen is working away.
Nielsen tries to bench press Draco off him but Draco keeps the position.
Draco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nielsen keeps working.
Draco controlling the position.
Draco is looking to take a break and control but Nielsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Draco is really struggling to control Nielsen but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T12##SUB#
Draco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nielsen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Draco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nielsen, who protects the arm well.
Draco trying to control the position but Nielsen is working away. #T13#
Nielsen is looking for a sweep.
Draco is looking to take a break and control but Nielsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (7) vs (9) Nielsen
Draco won't allow Nielsen to pass to mount.
Nielsen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Draco! Score +3 for passing guard: Draco (7) vs (12) Nielsen#T14#
Nielsen trying to control but Draco is having none of it.
Draco is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nielsen is stalling here but it's allowed Draco to get half guard.
Draco is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Draco keeps working.
Nielsen is just content to waste time from the top position. Draco takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nielsen wins on points by 12 to 7.
After winning the bout, Sven Kristian Nielsen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 18 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Holzken gets caught flat footed, as Boesku shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (0) Holzken
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Holzken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Holzken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boesku defends it easily.#SUB2#
Boesku got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holzken has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boesku has managed to get both his arms back between Holzken's legs - danger averted.
Boesku trying to control but Holzken is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Holzken looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holzken looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Holzken has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Boesku should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Holzken has tightened it up now! Boesku 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 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodney Holzken!
A relieved looking Rodney Holzken 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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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 21 wins and 16 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 4 losses; Claudio Ty!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mazzini swivels and escapes.#TD#
Mazzini drives through with a takedown into Ty's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (0) Ty
Mazzini wants to control from the top but Ty keeps moving.
Mazzini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ty's guard.
Mazzini is trying to control. Ty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ty wants to get back to full guard but Mazzini has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (5) vs (0) Ty#SUB#
Mazzini is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ty has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ty! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (5) vs (2) Ty
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ty is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Ty stopping the sweep attempt from Mazzini.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mazzini looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ty puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mazzini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ty not doing much here.
Mazzini tries to get to full guard but Ty has control of the leg.
Mazzini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mazzini is looking to sweep but instead, Ty has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Mazzini wants to control but Ty is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Mazzini moves into full guard.
Mazzini wants to control but Ty passes easily into half guard.
Mazzini tries to get to full guard but Ty has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mazzini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ty is looking to advance position but Mazzini won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Ty is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mazzini is trying to maintain the position but Ty is very close to passing his half guard.
Ty is pressing down on Mazzini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mazzini is holding on for now.
Mazzini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ty with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Mazzini tries to get to full guard but Ty has control of the leg.
Mazzini wants to control but Ty is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mazzini wants to improve his position but Ty is controlling well.
Mazzini is staying active underneath Ty, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ty is thwarting Mazzini's attempts to control the position.
Ty has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (5) vs (5) Ty#T5#
Mazzini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ty controlling from mount.
Ty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ty controlling his opponent.
Mazzini is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Mazzini regains half guard.
Mazzini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Mazzini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mazzini keeping moving, preventing Ty from controlling successfully.
Mazzini is trying to control the position but Ty postures up. #T7#
Mazzini wants to sweep but no luck.
Ty tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazzini is retaining full guard.
Ty is still trying to improve position.
Ty sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mazzini's guard.
Mazzini gets full guard.
Ty trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mazzini looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ty passes into half guard.
Mazzini wants to improve his position but Ty is controlling well.
#T8#
Ty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazzini keeps working.
Mazzini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mazzini is working hard here to advance position.
Ty not doing much here.
#T9#
Ty tries to pass to full mount but Mazzini defends it.
Mazzini is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Mazzini looking for submissions off his back.
Mazzini is looking to improve his position.
Ty trying to control from half guard but Mazzini is working away. #T10##SUB#
Mazzini looking for submissions off his back.
Mazzini tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ty has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (5) vs (8) Ty
Ty manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mazzini to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (5) vs (11) Ty#T11##SUB2#
Ty looking for the RNC.
Mazzini breaks Ty's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (7) vs (11) Ty
Ty keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Ty manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mazzini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (7) vs (13) Ty
Mazzini trying to keep a closed guard but Ty is proving a slippery customer.
Mazzini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (9) vs (13) Ty
Ty bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mazzini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (9) vs (15) Ty#T12##SUB#
Mazzini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ty sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Mazzini is looking for a triangle but Ty pushes his legs off easily.
Mazzini wants to sweep but no luck.
Ty is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Ty 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.#T13#
Mazzini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mazzini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ty manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (11) vs (15) Ty
Ty is trying to keep Mazzini in close.
#T14#
Mazzini looking to pass the guard.
Mazzini pushes down on Ty's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mazzini frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (14) vs (15) Ty
Ty is squirming around, avoiding Mazzini's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazzini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ty is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty wins on points by 15 to 14.
Claudio Ty is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Claudio Ty 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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