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CACC 170: Krawlee vs Brown PBP Commentary |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Brandon Stark! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Zdravko Zdravkov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zdravkov clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Stark decides to pull guard.
Zdravkov wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Zdravkov looking to sit in guard and control but Stark gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (2) vs (0) Zdravkov#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zdravkov looking to control.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zdravkov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Zdravkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark passes into half guard.
Stark tries to pass to full mount but Zdravkov defends it.
Stark is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB2#
Zdravkov actively working from the bottom here.
Stark trying to pass the guard but Zdravkov defending well.
Zdravkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.
Stark is pressing down on Zdravkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zdravkov is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zdravkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stark pulls his head out easily.
Stark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zdravkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stark trying to control the action but Zdravkov is working from the bottom.
Zdravkov wants to control but Stark is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Stark wants to free his trapped foot but Zdravkov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions off his back.
Zdravkov is in trouble now - Stark has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (5) vs (0) Zdravkov
Zdravkov gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zdravkov gets back to full guard.
#T3#
Stark wants to pass the guard but Zdravkov is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Zdravkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
Stark passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (8) vs (0) Zdravkov
Zdravkov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (8) vs (2) Zdravkov#SUB2#
Zdravkov is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Stark to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Stark keeping full guard, as Zdravkov tries to pass. #T4#
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zdravkov is one step ahead there.
Stark keeping moving, preventing Zdravkov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Stark looking to control.
Zdravkov trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Stark looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Zdravkov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zdravkov has Stark in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (10) vs (2) Zdravkov
Stark trying to control but Zdravkov is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB2#
Zdravkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stark defends it easily.
Stark trying to move into half guard but instead Zdravkov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (10) vs (4) Zdravkov
Zdravkov wants to control from the top but Stark keeps moving.
Zdravkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7#
Zdravkov advances to half 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.#SUB2#
Zdravkov 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.
Zdravkov is keen to just control but Stark is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Stark is defending against the submission attempts here by Zdravkov.
#SUB2#
Zdravkov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stark is just riding it out for now. Zdravkov eventually gives up the hold. #T8##SUB2#
Zdravkov is looking for a kimura but Stark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zdravkov to get the leverage.
Stark is trying to control but can't.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zdravkov trying to pass the guard but Stark defending well. #T9#
Zdravkov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (10) vs (7) Zdravkov#SUB2#
Zdravkov goes for an armbar but Stark turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stark. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (12) vs (7) Zdravkov#SUB2#
Zdravkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Zdravkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stark is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Zdravkov has his foot on Stark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stark works his way back into a safe position though.
Stark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Stark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zdravkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stark has managed to get both his arms back between Zdravkov's legs - danger averted.
Stark is pushing down on Zdravkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zdravkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Stark has managed to sneak the leg through.#T10#
Zdravkov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Zdravkov defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zdravkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (15) vs (7) Zdravkov
Stark trying to control the position but Zdravkov is working away.
Zdravkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Zdravkov tries to buck Stark off but Stark is having none of it.#SUB#
Stark tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stark has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zdravkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Zdravkov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Zdravkov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Stark seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions off his back.
Zdravkov looks winded!
Zdravkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Zdravkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12##SUB2#
Zdravkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stark works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (18) vs (7) Zdravkov
Stark is looking to work his way around to Zdravkov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Zdravkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stark wants to control the pace but Zdravkov is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Stark wants to finish this one by submission but Zdravkov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stark. #T13##SUB#
Stark moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Zdravkov has worked his arm free - good work by Zdravkov!
Zdravkov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (18) vs (9) Zdravkov#SUB2#
Zdravkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zdravkov trying to mount his opponent but Stark defends it. #SUB2#
Zdravkov wants to work for an arm triangle but Stark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zdravkov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Stark reverses the position - he's now on top in Zdravkov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stark (20) vs (9) Zdravkov#T14#
Stark passes Zdravkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zdravkov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zdravkov.
Stark looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Zdravkov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stark uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Stark (23) vs (9) Zdravkov
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zdravkov keeps working.
Stark advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Stark (25) vs (9) Zdravkov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zdravkov can't escape the position.
Zdravkov wants to hold on but Stark pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stark takes the fight on points by 25 to 9.
During a confident post fight interview, Brandon Stark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Garibaldi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Garibaldi sprawls well.
Garibaldi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracie.#TD2#
Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Garibaldi (0) vs (4) Gracie
Garibaldi tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garibaldi wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Garibaldi tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position. #T1#
Garibaldi prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Garibaldi wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Garibaldi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garibaldi is trying to work for a sweep but Gracie has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Garibaldi (0) vs (6) Gracie
Garibaldi wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Garibaldi is just holding on here. Gracie manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Garibaldi (0) vs (9) Gracie#SUB2#
Garibaldi won't enjoy being in this position. Gracie looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Garibaldi is tapping - it's over boys! Gracie picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ruben Gracie!
A very excited looking Ruben Gracie 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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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 2 losses; Tatu Kurri! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ferreira-Alves takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Kurri is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ferreira-Alves is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kurri to the mat. Kurri regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kurri (0) vs (2) Ferreira-Alves
Kurri 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.
Kurri looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferreira-Alves is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kurri working for a triangle but Ferreira-Alves defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ferreira-Alves won't allow Kurri to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Kurri wants to control the position but Ferreira-Alves says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kurri manages to get to full guard.
Kurri wants to control the position but Ferreira-Alves says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kurri trying to control here.
#SUB#
Kurri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferreira-Alves pulls his head out easily.
Kurri wants to sweep but Ferreira-Alves has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurri (0) vs (5) Ferreira-Alves
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.#T2#
Kurri is looking to regain half guard here but Ferreira-Alves keeps moving and retains side control.
My spies in Dead Disney Land inform me that Ferreira-Alves has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kurri manages to get back to half guard.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the pace.
Kurri is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Ferreira-Alves sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ferreira-Alves is continuing to stall.
Kurri preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ferreira-Alves is taking a breather. Kurri says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Kurri tries to get to full guard but Ferreira-Alves has control of the leg.
Kurri is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kurri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferreira-Alves is working away from the top position though.
Kurri works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5#
Ferreira-Alves controlling from the top position.
Kurri wants to sweep here but Ferreira-Alves controlling him for the moment.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurri wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kurri has an active guard here but Ferreira-Alves has managed to pass into half guard.
Ferreira-Alves prevents Kurri from improving his position.#T6#
Kurri wants to control but Ferreira-Alves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kurri wants to get back to full guard.
Kurri wants to sweep but Ferreira-Alves has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurri (0) vs (8) Ferreira-Alves
Ferreira-Alves gets to mount! Kurri was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kurri (0) vs (10) Ferreira-Alves
Kurri sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kurri is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ferreira-Alves jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kurri (0) vs (13) Ferreira-Alves
Kurri is trying to work for a sweep but Ferreira-Alves has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kurri (0) vs (15) Ferreira-Alves#T7#
Kurri is trying to reverse the position but instead Ferreira-Alves has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kurri (0) vs (18) Ferreira-Alves
I really don't envy Kurri right now.
Kurri is working hard here to advance position.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control but Kurri is keeping busy.
Ferreira-Alves not allowing Kurri to control his hands.
Kurri staying busy and making it hard for Ferreira-Alves to control.
Ferreira-Alves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kurri rolls, trying to escape but Ferreira-Alves keeps control of the position.
#T8#
Ferreira-Alves is not going to allow Kurri to sit and survive in this position.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control.#SUB2#
Ferreira-Alves is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kurri defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kurri rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ferreira-Alves looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kurri is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Ferreira-Alves is keen to just control but Kurri is a slippery customer.
Kurri regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Kurri looking for subs off his back but Ferreira-Alves has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kurri trying to control from the bottom.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control from Kurri's half guard. Kurri has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kurri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferreira-Alves controls the pace.#T10#
Kurri looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Kurri has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ferreira-Alves is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kurri. Score +3 for passing guard: Kurri (0) vs (21) Ferreira-Alves
Kurri is looking to regain half guard here but Ferreira-Alves keeps moving and retains side control.
Kurri is trying to work for a sweep but Ferreira-Alves has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kurri (0) vs (23) Ferreira-Alves
Kurri really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ferreira-Alves controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Kurri tries to improve his position but instead Ferreira-Alves has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kurri (0) vs (26) Ferreira-Alves
Kurri tries to escape the position.
Kurri turns into Ferreira-Alves and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kurri (2) vs (26) Ferreira-Alves
Kurri trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira-Alves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kurri looking to improve position, pressing down on Ferreira-Alves's thigh with his hand. Ferreira-Alves seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Kurri paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Kurri's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Ferreira-Alves picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
After winning the bout, Felipe Ferreira-Alves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Tatu Kurri stepped up to the mic, saying 'ggwp'. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; D.D Panda!
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.#TD#
Petersen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Panda was covering up waiting for the punch and Petersen finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Panda
Petersen 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#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura but Panda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petersen to get the leverage.
Petersen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Panda looking for submissions off his back.
Petersen controlling the pace. #SUB#
Petersen seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Petersen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Panda! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Panda
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Panda tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.
Panda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Panda is trying to escape the mount.
Panda wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Panda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Panda is trying to escape the mount.
Petersen fails to move to back control.
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.
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
Petersen moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (8) vs (0) Panda#SUB#
Petersen is persistently looking for the submission but Panda is defending it well.
Petersen controlling from the back.
Panda is trying to break free.
#T3#
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.
You can see the frustration on Panda's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Petersen is not going to allow Panda to sit and survive in this position.
Panda can't escape the position.
Petersen trying to control.
Petersen has good solid back control here.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Petersen doesn't have the hooks in and Panda manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (8) vs (2) Panda
Petersen controlling the position.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Panda postures up.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Panda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Petersen trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Panda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Petersen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Petersen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Petersen! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (12) vs (2) Panda
Petersen happy to just control the position for now. #T5##SUB#
Petersen has hold of Panda's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Panda tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Petersen cranks the arm and Panda screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Panda, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Conald Petersen!
Our winner, Conald Petersen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Kilpi has Silva Jr up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kilpi tries for a takedown but Silva Jr manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Silva Jr successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Silva Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kilpi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kilpi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Silva Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Kilpi
Kilpi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kilpi is looking for a triangle here but Silva Jr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (0) Kilpi
Kilpi tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Silva Jr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kilpi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva Jr tries to advance to mount 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.
Kilpi is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Silva Jr swings around for an armbar but Kilpi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (2) Kilpi#T2#
Silva Jr 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.
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Silva Jr wants to sweep here but Kilpi controlling him for the moment.
Kilpi trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Monsters BJJ. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Silva Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (2) Kilpi#SUB2#
Kilpi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Silva Jr passes Kilpi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Silva Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kilpi sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Kilpi actively working from the bottom here.
Kilpi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Silva Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kilpi sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Kilpi gets back to full guard.
Kilpi trying to control the position.
Kilpi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (4) Kilpi
Silva Jr wants to sweep here but Kilpi controlling him for the moment.
Silva Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Kilpi is proving a slippery customer.
Kilpi is looking to advance position but Silva Jr has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva Jr (11) vs (4) Kilpi#T5##SUB#
Silva Jr goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kilpi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (11) vs (6) Kilpi
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilpi wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Kilpi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silva Jr looking to control.
#T6#
Kilpi wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Silva Jr keeping moving, preventing Kilpi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Silva Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kilpi has passed into half guard!
Silva Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kilpi is working away from the top position though.
Kilpi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva Jr trying to hold on to Kilpi's head to control him but Kilpi postures up.
#T7#
Kilpi trying to control from half guard but Silva Jr is working away.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Kilpi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kilpi controlling the action here.
Kilpi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (11) vs (9) Kilpi#T8#
Silva Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr is trying to control Kilpi's posture but Kilpi avoids it.
Silva Jr gets back to half guard.
Kilpi wants to take a breather but Silva Jr is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kilpi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Kilpi.
#T9#
Kilpi is pressing down on Silva Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva Jr is holding on for now.
Silva Jr trying to control but Kilpi postures up.
#SUB2#
Kilpi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva Jr is just riding it out for now. Kilpi eventually gives up the hold.
Silva Jr is looking for a sweep. Kilpi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10##SUB#
Silva Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Kilpi is looking to take a break and control but Silva Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but Kilpi is controlling well.
Silva Jr is not content to let Kilpi control the position.
Kilpi is pressing down on Silva Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva Jr is holding on for now.
Silva Jr trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Silva Jr gets full guard.
Kilpi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kilpi trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Kilpi tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Kilpi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kilpi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva Jr tries to get to full guard but Kilpi has control of the leg. #T12#
Kilpi tries to pass to full mount but Silva Jr defends it. #SUB#
Silva Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Silva Jr is looking to control Kilpi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva Jr avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Kilpi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T13#
Kilpi trying to mount his opponent but Silva Jr defends it.
Silva Jr is staying active underneath Kilpi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Kilpi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva Jr'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.
Silva Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but Kilpi is controlling well.
#T14#
Silva Jr gets full guard.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Kilpi tries to pass.
Silva Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kilpi looking to pass the guard.
Kilpi keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kilpi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Silva Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kilpi is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
A victorious Rich Silva Jr 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Orla Wanker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wanker wants to clinch.
Declan attempts a counter takedown but Wanker avoids it well and moves away.
Declan keeps the fight on the outside.
Orla Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Declan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Declan lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Wanker
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Declan 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.
Declan won't allow Wanker to sweep him here.
Declan wants to control from the top but Wanker keeps moving.
Declan won't allow Wanker to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Wanker 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 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.
Declan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB2#
Declan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Wanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan stopping the sweep attempt from Wanker.
Declan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Declan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Wanker
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Declan has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (7) vs (0) Wanker
Wanker 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.
Wanker is trying to get back to full guard.
Declan is looking to advance position but Wanker won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Declan seems content to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wanker wants to improve his position but Declan is controlling well.
Wanker is concentrating on defense, preventing Declan from advancing position.
Wanker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wanker wants to sweep but no luck.
Declan content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Wanker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Declan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wanker working a defensive guard here.
Declan won't allow Wanker to sweep him here.
Declan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Wanker is trying to keep Declan in close.
Declan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (10) vs (0) Wanker
Wanker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wanker keeps working.
Declan is staying tight to Wanker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Declan wants to control but Wanker is keeping him busy.
Wanker is looking to regain half guard here but Declan keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Wanker is not content to let Declan control the position.
Wanker is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Wanker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wanker seems a little lost for a moment, as Declan dominates the positioning.
Declan tries to advance to mount but Wanker denies him.
You can see the frustration on Wanker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Wanker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wanker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Declan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Declan tries to advance to mount but Wanker denies him.
Wanker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wanker manages to get back to half guard.
Wanker manages to get to full guard.
Declan stays in close to Wanker's body and controls the position.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Wanker is retaining full guard.
Wanker working a defensive guard here.
Declan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Declan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wanker wants to get back to full guard.
Declan wants to pass to mount but Wanker is defending the position. #SUB#
Declan is working for a submission of some sort.
Declan wants to pass to mount but Wanker is defending the position. #T8#
Wanker tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Wanker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Declan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (13) vs (0) Wanker
Wanker 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.
Declan looking to control but Wanker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Declan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wanker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Declan looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Declan looking to control but Wanker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wanker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Declan controlling the position easily from mount.
Wanker wants to control but Declan is having none of it.
Wanker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Declan controlling his opponent.
Wanker tries to control Declan's body but Declan pushes him off. Wanker squirms to his side and now Declan has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Declan (16) vs (0) Wanker#T10#
Declan controlling from the back.
Wanker tries to roll but Declan sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Declan controlling the positon.
Declan tries to get the hooks in deep but Wanker pushed the leg off.
Good control from Declan.
Declan keeps control of the position as Wanker tries to break free.
#SUB#
Wanker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T11#
Wanker wants to control his opponent's hands but Declan gets his hands free.
Wanker can't escape the position.
Declan is trying to stick to Wanker's back but Wanker is turning into Declan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Declan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wanker. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (16) vs (2) Wanker
Declan keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully.
Wanker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Declan is keeping the position for now.
Declan wants to sweep here but Wanker controlling him for the moment.
Wanker trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Declan pulls Wanker in close to prevent any damage.
Wanker trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan working a defensive guard here.
Declan looking for a sweep. Not yet Declan, not yet.
Declan keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully.
Declan wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Declan keeping full guard, as Wanker tries to pass.
Wanker trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan wants to sweep but no luck.
Declan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Wanker has gone for a leg lock! Declan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wanker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (18) vs (2) Wanker
Wanker looking for a sweep. Not yet Wanker, not yet. #T14#
Wanker working a defensive guard here.
Wanker keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Wanker working a defensive guard here.
Declan 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.
Declan trying to control but Wanker is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wanker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan stopping the sweep attempt from Wanker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Our winner, Aedan Declan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Richard Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Fray Tormenta!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Tormenta shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morgan (0) vs (2) Tormenta
Tormenta is keen to just control but Morgan is a slippery customer.
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but Tormenta is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Tormenta seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Morgan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fray Tormenta!
A very excited looking Fray Tormenta 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
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.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cubbedge . Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (0) vs (4) Cubbedge
Ottke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cubbedge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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.
Ottke prevents Cubbedge from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is trying to improve his position.
Ottke struggling a bit here.#T1#
Ottke tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cubbedge presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (0) vs (6) Cubbedge
Ottke holds on to Cubbedge around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Ottke wants to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
Cubbedge 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.
Ottke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Ottke is looking to get to half guard.
Ottke 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: Ottke (2) vs (6) Cubbedge
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Ottke passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (6) Cubbedge #T3#
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Cubbedge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Cubbedge 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Ottke swings around for an armbar but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ottke's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (5) vs (8) Cubbedge #SUB#
Ottke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cubbedge escapes and throws Ottke's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (11) Cubbedge
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge working away.
Ottke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cubbedge wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it.
Cubbedge is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it. #T5#
Ottke trying to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge stalling away here and it's allowed Ottke to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke looking to control.
Ottke wants to improve his position but instead Cubbedge has moved into half guard.
Cubbedge prevents Ottke from improving his position.#T6#
Cubbedge is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Ottke gets full guard.
Cubbedge stands and throws Ottke's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (14) Cubbedge
Cubbedge tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ottke's legs. #SUB2#
Cubbedge tries for a kimura but Ottke is defending well.
Ottke tries to bench press Cubbedge off him but Cubbedge keeps the position. #T7#
Cubbedge working away.
Ottke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it.
Ottke is trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge working away.#T8#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ottke is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Ottke struggling a bit here.
Cubbedge trying to control the position but Ottke is working away. #T9#
Ottke tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cubbedge presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (5) vs (16) Cubbedge
Cubbedge prevents Ottke from getting the reversal.
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.
Cubbedge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ottke to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (5) vs (19) Cubbedge
Cubbedge wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy.
Ottke rolls, trying to escape but Cubbedge keeps control of the position.
#T10#
Ottke trying to control the action but Cubbedge just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
Ottke tries to roll but Cubbedge sticks to his back.
Cubbedge controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Ottke fending off the submission attempt from Cubbedge . #T11#
Cubbedge controlling well, preventing Ottke from escaping the position.
Ottke tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ottke looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (5) vs (22) Cubbedge
Cubbedge trying to control momentarily.
#T12#
Ottke trying to control the hands but Cubbedge won't let him.
Ottke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cubbedge 's guard. Nice work there by Ottke.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (7) vs (22) Cubbedge
Ottke looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (7) vs (24) Cubbedge #SUB#
Ottke is looking for a triangle here but Cubbedge uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (7) vs (27) Cubbedge #T13##SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ottke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ottke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cubbedge 's best efforts.
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Ottke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cubbedge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T14##SUB#
Ottke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cubbedge defends well.
Ottke 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.
Ottke wants to control the position but Cubbedge says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke trying to get back to full guard but Cubbedge takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (7) vs (30) Cubbedge
Ottke wants to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge wins on points by 30 to 7.
Our winner, Bart Cubbedge , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 20 losses; Mr Ward!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ward feints and as Kuronoa raises his hands in defense, Ward changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (2) Ward
Ward trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Ward defends it easily.
Ward wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving. #SUB#
Kuronoa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ward is aware though and is defending well.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Kuronoa is keeping the position.
Ward looking to sit in guard and control but Kuronoa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (2) Ward
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuronoa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (4) Ward
Kuronoa keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass. #T1#
Kuronoa looking to control.
#SUB#
Kuronoa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ward doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ward manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuronoa is keeping the position for now.
Kuronoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuronoa is trying to keep Ward in close.
Ward sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuronoa's guard. #T2#
Ward is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ward tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuronoa is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a triangle but Ward pushes his legs off easily.
Kuronoa keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass. #SUB#
Kuronoa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ward gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kuronoa is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kuronoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Kuronoa has an active guard here but Ward has managed to pass into half guard.
Ward passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (7) Ward
Ward tries to advance to mount but Kuronoa denies him.
Ward is looking to take a break and control but Kuronoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ward working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Kuronoa struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Ward is trying to get an arm triangle but Kuronoa is defending well. #SUB2#
Ward swings around for an armbar but Kuronoa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ward's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (4) vs (7) Ward#SUB2#
Ward looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kuronoa passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (7) vs (7) Ward
Ward regains half guard.#T5##SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ward doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuronoa.
Kuronoa is looking to advance position but Ward 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.
Ward tries to get to full guard but Kuronoa has control of the leg. #T6##SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ward doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kuronoa.
Ward is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuronoa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuronoa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuronoa (7) vs (11) Ward
Kuronoa trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Ward sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kuronoa taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mr Ward!
A very excited looking Mr Ward 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Kreepee Krawlee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Krawlee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brown was covering up waiting for the punch and Krawlee finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Krawlee (2) vs (0) Brown
Krawlee tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brown looking to control.
Krawlee tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krawlee tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Krawlee passes into half guard. #SUB#
Krawlee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Krawlee is looking to pass Brown 's guard but actually Brown recovers to full guard.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #T2#
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Krawlee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Krawlee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown controlling Krawlee's posture. #T3#
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown controlling the position.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Krawlee from controlling successfully.
Brown 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.#T4#
Krawlee is looking to pass into half guard but Brown pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brown is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krawlee (2) vs (2) Brown
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Krawlee trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown stays in close to Krawlee's body and controls the position. #T5##SUB#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krawlee trying to control the position.
Krawlee 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: Krawlee (4) vs (2) Brown #SUB#
Krawlee is looking for a kimura here.
Brown is staying active underneath Krawlee, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Brown is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Krawlee is staying active.
Krawlee working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Brown 's thigh. Brown counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Krawlee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Krawlee from controlling successfully. #T8#
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Krawlee controls the pace.#SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krawlee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown managing to control the position.
Krawlee postures up.
Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Brown trying to control the position.
Krawlee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brown keeping full guard, as Krawlee tries to pass. #T10#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Krawlee from controlling successfully.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krawlee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krawlee (4) vs (4) Brown #SUB#
Krawlee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Krawlee (4) vs (7) Brown #T11#
Krawlee is trying to improve his position.
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.
Brown working away.
The referee asks Brown politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brown prefers to stall for the moment though.
Krawlee sneaks back into half 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.
Krawlee tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#T12#
Brown wants to control but Krawlee is keeping him busy.
Krawlee is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Krawlee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Brown has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Krawlee is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Krawlee tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#SUB#
Krawlee looking for a kimura from the bottom but Brown passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Krawlee (4) vs (10) Brown #T13#
Brown wants to take a breather but Krawlee manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Brown . #SUB#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krawlee working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Krawlee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T14#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown wins on points by 10 to 4.
Antonio Brown is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Antonio Brown 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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