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TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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 18 wins and 10 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tori displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Tori shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Tori
Lee is thwarting Tori's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tori wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to take a breather but Tori is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lee moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Tori. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Tori#T1#
Lee advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (0) Tori
Lee fails to advance to Tori's back.
Tori working to try and regain half guard.
Lee with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Tori is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee wants to control the pace but Tori is squirming around nicely.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tori really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee tries to take Tori's back but instead Tori uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4##SUB#
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Tori defends the submission attempt.
Tori tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tori is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (7) vs (4) Tori#T5##SUB2#
Tori has managed to slip his arm under Lee's chin. This could be all over... yep, Lee is tapping out! Submission win for Tori.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rap Tori!
Rap Tori was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 21 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Will Rock!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots for a double leg takedown but Rock sprawls well. He's pushed Pavlov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pavlov.#TD#
Rock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Rock
Rock looking to control.
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Rock has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov 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.
Rock working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Rock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavlov is one step ahead there.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Rock keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rock is looking for a triangle here but Pavlov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Rock
Pavlov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rock! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (0) Rock
Pavlov content just to control the position here. #T2#
Rock tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rock prevents Pavlov from taking his back.
Rock is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Rock tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Rock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Pavlov controlling the action here.#T3#
Rock wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Rock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rock keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #T4#
Rock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rock for as long as he can get away with.
Rock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rock looking to control.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Rock wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Pavlov stalling.
Rock is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Rock wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Pavlov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rock sees it coming and defends easily.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Rock is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Pavlov is trying to control. Rock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Pavlov is trying to work for a kimura but Rock is defending well.
Pavlov wants to take a breather but Rock is having none of it.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Rock is working away. #SUB2#
Rock actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlov prevents Rock from improving his position.#T7#
Pavlov is looking to stall here but Rock recovers full guard.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rock controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Rock is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Rock trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Pavlov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Rock is a slippery customer.#T9#
Pavlov controlling the action here.#SUB#
Rock is defending against the submission attempts here by Pavlov.
Pavlov wants to advance to full mount but Rock doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pavlov trying to control but Rock is working from the bottom.
Rock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T10#
Rock keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Rock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rock being controlled here, momentarily. #T11#
Pavlov being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (0) Rock
Rock is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Rock is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
Rock holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Pavlov wants to control but Rock is keeping him busy. #T12#
Rock sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rock actively working from the bottom here.
Rock trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Pavlov seems to be looking for submissions.
Rock is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rock! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (13) vs (0) Rock#T13##SUB#
Pavlov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov looking to control but Rock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rock can't escape the position.
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now. #T14#
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rock manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Co-main event
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Flenderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saldini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Flenderson has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Saldini counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (0) Flenderson
Flenderson managing to control the position.
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flenderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully. #T1#
Flenderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saldini content to stall in guard here.
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully. #T2#
Saldini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (5) vs (0) Flenderson
Saldini has knee on belly momentarily but Flenderson bucks him off and regains half guard.
Saldini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Flenderson is defending well. #T3#
Flenderson is looking to control Saldini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flenderson avoid being mounted?
Saldini wants to free his trapped foot but Flenderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Flenderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saldini is trying to control. Flenderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saldini is looking to pass Flenderson's guard but actually Flenderson recovers to full guard.
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Flenderson has Saldini pulled in close to control his posture.
Saldini is pushing down on Flenderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Flenderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Saldini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saldini is pressing down on Flenderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flenderson is holding on for now.
Saldini is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Flenderson reverses the position - he's now on top in Saldini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (5) vs (2) Flenderson
Flenderson won't allow Saldini to sweep him here. #T5#
Flenderson trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Saldini looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Flenderson has picked Saldini up and slammed him! Saldini can't keep hold of the triangle and Flenderson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (5) vs (5) Flenderson
Flenderson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Saldini's shoulder. That is not cool.
Flenderson trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini is trying to escape the position but Flenderson is controlling the position. #T6#
Saldini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saldini struggling a bit here.
Flenderson is looking to take a break and control but Saldini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saldini tries to bench press Flenderson off him but Flenderson keeps the position. #T7#
Saldini is working hard here to advance position.
Saldini struggling a bit here.
Saldini is being controlled here.
Saldini looks to move to half guard but instead Flenderson has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (5) vs (7) Flenderson
Flenderson prevents Saldini from getting the reversal.#T8#
Saldini regains half guard.
Saldini is pressing down on Flenderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Flenderson stopping the sweep attempt from Saldini.
Flenderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Saldini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saldini looking for a sweep. Not yet Saldini, not yet.
Saldini is trying to keep Flenderson in close.
#T9#
Flenderson trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Flenderson stopping the sweep attempt from Saldini.
Saldini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saldini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flenderson is one step ahead there. #T10#
Saldini looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Saldini looking for a sweep. Not yet Saldini, not yet.
Flenderson looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Flenderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saldini wants to sweep here but Flenderson controlling him for the moment.
Flenderson wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Flenderson stays in close to Saldini's body and controls the position. #T12#
Saldini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saldini controls Flenderson momentarily but Flenderson frees himself.
Flenderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Saldini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Flenderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flenderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Flenderson 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.
Saldini working a defensive guard but Flenderson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (5) vs (10) Flenderson#T14#
Saldini is looking to regain half guard here but Flenderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Saldini is not content to let Flenderson control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flenderson controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flenderson wins on points by 10 to 5. |
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Main event
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Merlin rushes Kersikov and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Merlin decides to pull guard.
Merlin wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
Merlin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Kersikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kersikov is trying to control. Merlin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kersikov seems to be working for a kimura but Merlin defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Merlin trying to hold on to Kersikov's head to control him but Kersikov postures up.
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merlin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Merlin managing to control the position. #T2#
Kersikov trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet. #SUB#
Kersikov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Merlin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Merlin has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Merlin#SUB2#
Merlin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov pulls Merlin in close to his closed guard and prevents Merlin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov has control of Merlin's left arm, preventing Merlin from doing any damage.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Merlin tries to pass.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
Merlin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Merlin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Merlin
Kersikov stays in close to Merlin's body and controls the position.
Merlin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Merlin is keeping the position.
Kersikov is fighting to break Merlin's control of his arms but Merlin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Merlin looking to control.
Kersikov trying to move into half guard but instead Merlin has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Merlin
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T6#
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov looking to control.
Merlin advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Merlin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kersikov is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Merlin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merlin trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it. #T7#
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kersikov's guard. #SUB2#
Merlin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Merlin sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Merlin.
#T8#
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.
Kersikov is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kersikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Merlin.
Merlin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kersikov works his way to full guard. Good work.#T9#
Merlin wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Merlin has gone for a leg lock! Kersikov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Merlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (4) Merlin
Kersikov being controlled here momentarily.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
Merlin is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Merlin pulls Kersikov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kersikov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Merlin is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet. #T11#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Merlin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kersikov has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Kersikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kersikov controlling the action here. #T12#
Merlin is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
Merlin is trying to control but can't.
Merlin tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov trying to mount his opponent but Merlin defends it.
Merlin is looking to improve his position.
#T13##SUB#
Kersikov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kersikov is thwarting Merlin's attempts to control the position.
Kersikov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Merlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.
Kersikov 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. #T14#
Merlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Merlin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (6) Merlin
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Merlin passes Kersikov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 6 to 4.
An out of breath Xavier Merlin 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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