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CWC 289 - Sydney PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Cj Lee!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Toehold changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Toehold manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Toehold shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Toehold. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Lee clinches. #TD#
Toehold has Lee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Toehold pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lee tumbling to the mat - Toehold dives into Lee's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toehold won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is controlling Toehold's posture.#SUB2#
Lee has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Toehold 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 Lee. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (0) Lee#T1##SUB#
Toehold looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Toehold is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Lee sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toehold pulls his head out easily.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Lee gets full guard.
Lee seems keen to control Toehold's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toehold defends it easily.
Lee trying to control the position.
Lee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Toehold pushes his legs off easily.
Toehold pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Toehold's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Toehold's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (5) vs (4) Lee
Toehold tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Toehold tries to control the position but Lee now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (5) vs (7) Lee#T5#
Toehold manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Toehold.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (7) vs (7) Lee#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (7) vs (9) Lee
Toehold can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (7) vs (12) Lee#T6#
Toehold slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Toehold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Toehold wants to sweep but Lee has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (7) vs (15) Lee#T7##SUB2#
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Toehold tries to improve position but can't.
Lee trying to control the position but Toehold is working away.
Toehold is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Lee controlling the position.
Toehold sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Toehold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Toehold defends it well. #SUB#
Toehold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Lee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Toehold! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (7) vs (18) Lee
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Lee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toehold is looking to escape. #T10#
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Toehold is working to get back to half guard.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee trying to control but Toehold is having none of it. #T11#
Toehold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Lee moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Toehold has worked his arm free - good work by Toehold!
Lee wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy. #T12#
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.
Lee trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lee is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (7) vs (20) Lee
Toehold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Toehold wants to control but Lee is having none of it.#T13#
Toehold 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: Toehold (9) vs (20) Lee
Lee trying to control the position.
Lee has control of Toehold's left arm, preventing Toehold from doing any damage.
Toehold is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (9) vs (24) Lee
Toehold is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Toehold is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee wants to control but instead Toehold manages to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 24 to 9.
An out of breath Cj Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 25 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thayer has a takedown stuffed.
Saldini feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Thayer closes the distance and clinches.
Thayer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Saldini is defending well.#TD2#
Thayer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thayer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thayer trying to keep a closed guard but Saldini is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini won't allow Thayer to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thayer trying to keep a closed guard but Saldini is proving a slippery customer.
Saldini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Thayer keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Saldini content to stall in guard here.
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer seems keen to control Saldini's posture.
Saldini controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
Saldini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Thayer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Saldini has picked Thayer up and slammed him! Thayer can't keep hold of the triangle and Saldini manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (3) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Thayer is letting Saldini control him for a moment. #SUB#
Thayer wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Saldini has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Thayer's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Thayer is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Saldini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Angelo Saldini!
Angelo Saldini seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Ken Vrjalya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Chris Dean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vrjalya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stenberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vrjalya somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vrjalya or perhaps it was just good defense by Stenberg, which made it look bad. #TD#
Vrjalya fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stenberg to the ground. Vrjalya is now in Stenberg's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (0) Stenberg
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stenberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (2) Stenberg
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stenberg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrjalya is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Vrjalya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stenberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Stenberg controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Vrjalya working for a triangle but Stenberg defends it easily.
#SUB#
Vrjalya has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Stenberg 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 Vrjalya. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (5) Stenberg
Vrjalya tries to bench press Stenberg off him but Stenberg keeps the position.
Vrjalya trying to remain calm as Stenberg controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Stenberg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vrjalya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
Vrjalya is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BDS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Stenberg takes a little break here. Vrjalya wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Vrjalya tries to buck Stenberg off but Stenberg is having none of it.
Vrjalya is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stenberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but Vrjalya defending well.
Stenberg content to control rather than advance.
Stenberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (8) Stenberg
Stenberg controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Vrjalya slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
Stenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Vrjalya is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stenberg wants to free his trapped foot but Vrjalya is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stenberg is controlling the pace.
Vrjalya gets back to full guard.
Stenberg slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stenberg pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Vrjalya tries to roll over but Stenberg keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Stenberg seems content to control.
Stenberg is pressing down on Vrjalya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vrjalya is holding on for now.
Stenberg is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.
Stenberg passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (11) Stenberg
Stenberg moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Vrjalya (2) vs (14) Stenberg
You can see the frustration on Vrjalya's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Stenberg looking for the choke but no joy.
Vrjalya is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Vrjalya turns into Stenberg and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (4) vs (14) Stenberg
Vrjalya looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Vrjalya drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stenberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vrjalya has Stenberg in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (4) vs (16) Stenberg
Stenberg stays in close to Vrjalya's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Vrjalya looking for a guillotine here but Stenberg defends easily.
Stenberg sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Vrjalya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6##SUB#
Vrjalya is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stenberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stenberg passes Vrjalya's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vrjalya tries to get to full guard but Stenberg has control of the leg.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Vrjalya is working away. #SUB#
Vrjalya looking for a kimura from the bottom but Stenberg passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (4) vs (19) Stenberg
Vrjalya is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Stenberg trying to control the action but Vrjalya is working from the bottom.
Vrjalya tries to improve position but can't.
Stenberg wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping him busy.
Vrjalya is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Stenberg trying to control the position but Vrjalya is working away.
Vrjalya seems a little lost for a moment, as Stenberg dominates the positioning.
Vrjalya is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stenberg trying to control the action but Vrjalya is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Stenberg in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to half guard.
Vrjalya is working hard here to advance position.
Vrjalya sneaks back into half guard.
Stenberg is trying to control. Vrjalya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stenberg controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Stenberg has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T9#
Stenberg is keen to just control but Vrjalya is a slippery customer.
Vrjalya has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Stenberg trying to mount his opponent but Vrjalya defends it. #SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stenberg wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stenberg controlling the action here.#SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Vrjalya wants to get back to full guard.
Stenberg sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Vrjalya actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Stenberg seems content to control.#SUB#
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Vrjalya looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Stenberg pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (4) vs (22) Stenberg
Vrjalya is breathing heavily.
Stenberg moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Vrjalya (4) vs (25) Stenberg
Stenberg is hanging on to Vrjalya's back as he tries to escape.
#T11#
What can Vrjalya do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Stenberg trying to control.#SUB2#
Stenberg has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Vrjalya has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Vrjalya tries to escape but Stenberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Stenberg slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Vrjalya tries to break free.
Stenberg trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vrjalya manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stenberg's guard. Nice work there by Vrjalya.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (6) vs (25) Stenberg
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Vrjalya is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Stenberg 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: Vrjalya (6) vs (27) Stenberg#SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stenberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (6) vs (30) Stenberg
Stenberg prevents Vrjalya from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Stenberg is working for a guillotine from mount but Vrjalya frees his head quite easily.
Stenberg trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vrjalya is looking to improve his position but Stenberg isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Stenberg moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Vrjalya (6) vs (33) Stenberg
Vrjalya tries to escape but Stenberg has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Stenberg is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Vrjalya fending off the submission attempt from Stenberg.
Vrjalya is trying to break free.
Stenberg controlling from the back.
Vrjalya is trying to break free.
#T14##SUB2#
Stenberg has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Stenberg controlling well, preventing Vrjalya from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Stenberg is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Stenberg has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Vrjalya is in real trouble here. Stenberg gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Vrjalya is tapping out! Stenberg wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fredrik Stenberg!
After the fight, Fredrik Stenberg was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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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 12 wins and 15 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ortega moves into the clinch.
Conforto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ortega is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Conforto has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ortega regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (0) Ortega
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ortega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conforto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conforto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ortega controlling Conforto's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Conforto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ortega has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conforto has managed to get both his arms back between Ortega's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Ortega working for a triangle but Conforto defends it easily.
Conforto has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Conforto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Conforto advances to half guard. #SUB#
Conforto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ortega is defending against the submission attempts here by Conforto.
Conforto keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Ortega regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Ortega is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conforto defends well.
Conforto trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Ortega is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conforto trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Ortega trying to keep a closed guard but Conforto is proving a slippery customer.
Ortega 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: Conforto (2) vs (2) Ortega
Conforto wants to improve his position but Ortega is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Ortega wants to work for an arm triangle but Conforto is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ortega seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Conforto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Conforto regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Ortega got a little sloppy there for a moment and Conforto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ortega has managed to get both his arms back between Conforto's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Conforto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ortega doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ortega manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Ortega trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Conforto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortega's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (2) Ortega
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Conforto drops back looking for a leg! Ortega is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ortega manages to kick Conforto off! Conforto jumps back into Ortega's guard.
Ortega can't keep his opponent in guard - Conforto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T5##SUB2#
Ortega looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ortega is not content to let Conforto control the position.
Conforto is pressing down on Ortega's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ortega is holding on for now. #SUB#
Conforto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ortega is just riding it out for now. Conforto eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ortega is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conforto pulls his head out easily. #T6##SUB#
Conforto is working for a kimura but Ortega is defending it quite comfortably.
Conforto moves into full mount! Ortega won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (7) vs (2) Ortega#SUB#
Conforto is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ortega has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ortega! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (7) vs (4) Ortega
Ortega pushes down on Conforto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Conforto is staying active underneath Ortega, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Conforto is looking to improve his position.
Conforto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ortega is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Ortega is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Conforto has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Conforto looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ortega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conforto is just riding it out for now. Ortega eventually gives up the hold.
Conforto trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Ortega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conforto is just riding it out for now. Ortega eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ortega is working for a submission of some sort.
Ortega prevents Conforto from improving his position.#T9#
Conforto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Conforto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Conforto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Conforto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ortega passes Conforto's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Ortega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Conforto is just riding it out for now. Ortega eventually gives up the hold. #T10#
Conforto tries to roll over but Ortega keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Ortega is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Ortega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Conforto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ortega.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Conforto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Conforto trying to control but Ortega postures up.
Ortega moves into full mount! Conforto won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (7) vs (7) Ortega
Ortega controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Ortega working for a guillotine from mount but Conforto is in no mood to give up.
Conforto 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: Conforto (9) vs (7) Ortega#T12#
Conforto 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.
Ortega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ortega keeping moving, preventing Conforto from controlling successfully.
Conforto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ortega's guard.
Ortega is looking for a sweep. Conforto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Conforto wants to take a breather but Ortega is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ortega manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Ortega working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conforto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conforto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T13#
Ortega wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Conforto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ortega working for a triangle but Conforto defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ortega working for a triangle but Conforto defends it easily.
#T14#
Conforto trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ortega looking for a triangle here. Conforto is fighting it but it looks tight! Ortega pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Conforto is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brian Ortega!
Brian Ortega decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 23 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Artur Azaryan!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Topper Green.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ottke shoots in looking for a takedown but Azaryan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ottke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ottke misses with a takedown attempt - Azaryan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ottke shoots in looking for a takedown. Azaryan tries to sprawl out of it but Ottke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Azaryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolf Ottke. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Azaryan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Azaryan pulls guard.
Azaryan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (0) vs (2) Azaryan
Azaryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ottke has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Azaryan from controlling successfully. #T1#
Azaryan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.#T2#
Ottke pulls Azaryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Azaryan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Azaryan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azaryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ottke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Azaryan wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
Ottke pulls Azaryan in to control the position. #T4#
Ottke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Azaryan controls the pace.
Azaryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke has his hands on Azaryan's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Azaryan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Azaryan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T5#
Azaryan is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ottke has control of Azaryan's left arm, preventing Azaryan from doing any damage. #T6#
Azaryan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ottke seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Ottke pulls Azaryan in close to prevent any damage.
Azaryan pushing down on Ottke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Azaryan not doing much here.
Ottke is controlling Azaryan's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T8#
Ottke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ottke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Azaryan won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9##SUB#
Ottke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ottke pulls Azaryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Azaryan from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10#
Ottke is trying to hold Azaryan in close to prevent damage but Azaryan has managed to pass into half guard.
Ottke keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T11#
Ottke won't allow Azaryan to pass to mount.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Azaryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke is refusing to be controlled, as Azaryan sits in half guard.
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Azaryan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke keeping hold of Azaryan's head, controlling as best he can. #T12#
Azaryan trying to mount his opponent but Ottke defends it.
Azaryan is still trying to improve position.
Azaryan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Ottke keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Azaryan is looking to take a break and control but Ottke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T14#
Azaryan trying to control from half guard but Ottke is working away.
Ottke controlling the position for now.
Ottke tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Azaryan has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (0) vs (5) Azaryan
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azaryan controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azaryan wins on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Artur Azaryan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nielsen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lavicci to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Nielsen
Lavicci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lavicci manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (2) Nielsen
Lavicci looking for a sweep. Not yet Lavicci, not yet.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at JAG Battle Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen stopping the sweep attempt from Lavicci.
Nielsen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard. #T1#
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Lavicci managing to control the position.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (2) Nielsen
Lavicci preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Nielsen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Lavicci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lavicci stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (7) vs (2) Nielsen
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen prevents Lavicci from moving into mount.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Nielsen tries to improve position but can't.
Nielsen looks to move to half guard but instead Lavicci has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (9) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen tries to control the position but Lavicci now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (12) vs (2) Nielsen
Lavicci wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy.
Lavicci is not going to allow Nielsen to sit and survive in this position.
Nielsen is keeping busy.
Nielsen tries to escape but Lavicci has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Lavicci keeps control of the position easily here as Nielsen tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Nielsen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nielsen just trying to survive but Lavicci is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lavicci controlling the position well here. Nielsen rolled but Lavicci kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lavicci has the hooks in. Nielsen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5#
Nielsen turns into Lavicci and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (12) vs (4) Nielsen
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (14) vs (4) Nielsen#SUB2#
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lavicci defends it easily.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Lavicci from controlling successfully.
Nielsen 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: Lavicci (14) vs (6) Nielsen#T6##SUB2#
Nielsen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nielsen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lavicci's thigh. Lavicci counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lavicci is controlling Nielsen's posture.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard. #T7#
Nielsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavicci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (16) vs (6) Nielsen
Lavicci 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.
Lavicci advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (19) vs (6) Nielsen#T8#
Nielsen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lavicci is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (21) vs (6) Nielsen
Nielsen is looking to improve his position but Lavicci isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavicci fails to take his opponent's back.
Lavicci controlling his opponent.
Nielsen tries to reverse the position but Lavicci maintains control.
Lavicci looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Nielsen is trying desperately to improve position.
Lavicci controlling the position easily from mount.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position but Lavicci isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Nielsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lavicci controlling from the full mount.
Lavicci takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (24) vs (6) Nielsen
Nielsen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nielsen prevents Lavicci from getting a body triangle.
Nielsen tries to roll but Lavicci sticks to his back.
#T11#
Nielsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Good control from Lavicci.
Nielsen tries to break free.
Nielsen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lavicci controlling the action here.
Lavicci prevents Nielsen from improving his position.#T12#
Lavicci sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Nielsen is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nielsen avoid being mounted?
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Nielsen gets back to full guard.
Lavicci's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nielsen tries to roll over but Lavicci keeps him under control.#T14#
Lavicci is trying to control. Nielsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nielsen wants to improve his position but Lavicci is controlling well.
Nielsen trying to get back to full guard but Lavicci takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (27) vs (6) Nielsen
Nielsen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lavicci not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Nielsen won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 27 to 6.
Anthony Lavicci took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Charles Manson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Kreepee Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Topper Green and Hugh Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Krawlee takes the fight into the clinch.
Manson is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Manson successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson 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: Manson (2) vs (0) Krawlee
Manson trying to control but Krawlee is working from the bottom.
Manson 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.
Manson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Krawlee looking to control but Manson passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Krawlee trying to hold on to Manson's head to control him but Manson postures up.
#SUB#
Manson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krawlee is just riding it out for now. Manson eventually gives up the hold.
Krawlee 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.
Krawlee is looking to improve his position.
Manson is looking to advance position but Krawlee won't allow it. #T2#
Manson is keen to just control but Krawlee is a slippery customer.
Krawlee won't allow Manson to pass to mount.
Krawlee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Manson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Manson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Manson (2) vs (4) Krawlee
Krawlee controlling well, preventing Manson from escaping the position.
#T3#
Krawlee controls the position.
Manson can't escape the position.
Manson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Krawlee has got his arm under Manson's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Manson has spun round into Krawlee's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (4) vs (4) Krawlee
Krawlee keeping full guard, as Manson tries to pass.
Manson looking to sit in guard and control but Krawlee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (4) vs (6) Krawlee#T4#
Krawlee stays in close to Manson's body and controls the position.
Manson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krawlee is one step ahead there.
Manson keeping moving, preventing Krawlee from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Manson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Krawlee passes into half guard.
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Manson is defending well. #T5#
Krawlee content to control rather than advance.
Manson is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Manson tries to get to full guard but Krawlee has control of the leg.
Krawlee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manson keeps working.
Krawlee is controlling the pace.
Manson tries to get to full guard but Krawlee has control of the leg. #T7#
Krawlee content to control rather than advance.
Manson is looking for a sweep. Krawlee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krawlee content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Manson wants to improve his position but Krawlee is controlling well.
#SUB#
Manson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Krawlee pulls his head out easily.
Krawlee wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Manson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manson wants to improve his position but Krawlee is controlling well.
#T9#
Krawlee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Manson wants to improve his position but Krawlee is controlling well.
Krawlee trying to control the action but Manson is working from the bottom.
Manson is looking to control Krawlee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Manson avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Manson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Krawlee is taking a breather. Manson 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.
Manson is looking to improve his position.
Krawlee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Manson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Krawlee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Manson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Krawlee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Krawlee works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (4) vs (9) Krawlee#T12#
Manson struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Krawlee politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Krawlee prefers to stall for the moment though.
Krawlee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manson keeps working. #T13#
Manson seems a little lost for a moment, as Krawlee dominates the positioning.
Manson looking for a sweep but Krawlee has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Manson (4) vs (11) Krawlee
Krawlee is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Manson is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Manson (4) vs (14) Krawlee
Krawlee is trying to stick to Manson's back but Manson is turning into Krawlee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Krawlee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Manson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (6) vs (14) Krawlee
Krawlee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T14#
Manson controlling from the top position.
Krawlee pulls Manson in to control the position.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Manson from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manson preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krawlee wins on points by 14 to 6.
Kreepee Krawlee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Trump changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Andreev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Andreev
Andreev is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Trump tries for a kimura but Andreev is defending well.
Trump controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev is trying to control Trump's posture but Trump avoids it.
Trump controlling from side mount.
Andreev can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trump wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trump controlling the position.
Andreev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trump wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Trump controlling the position from side mount.
Andreev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (2) Andreev#SUB2#
Andreev is working for a kimura but Trump is defending it quite comfortably.
Trump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Trump won't allow Andreev to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Trump is trying is best to control the position here.
Andreev not doing much here.
I've been told that Andreev has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Andreev works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (4) vs (5) Andreev
Trump manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Andreev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trump is just riding it out for now. Andreev eventually gives up the hold.
Trump trying to control but Andreev postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
Andreev is working for a kimura but Trump is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Andreev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trump sees it coming and defends easily.
Andreev trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Andreev is stalling here. Trump is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Andreev seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Trump has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (8) vs (5) Andreev
Andreev regains half guard.#SUB#
Trump 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.
Trump trying to control the action but Andreev is working from the bottom. #T4#
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
Trump looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Trump wants to take a breather but Andreev is having none of it.
Andreev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Trump got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andreev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trump has managed to get both his arms back between Andreev's legs - danger averted.#T5#
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andreev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trump looking to sit in guard and control but Andreev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (8) vs (7) Andreev
Trump wants to control but Andreev passes easily into half guard.
Andreev works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (8) vs (10) Andreev
Trump gets back to half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trump wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andreev pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a kimura here.
Trump gets back to full guard.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard.
Trump wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Trump has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Andreev forces his way into half guard.
Trump wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
Andreev trying to control from half guard but Trump is working away. #SUB2#
Andreev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trump trying to control but Andreev postures up.
Andreev trying to control from half guard but Trump is working away. #T8##SUB2#
Andreev seems to be working for a kimura but Trump defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andreev pulls his head out easily.
Trump wants to control but Andreev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andreev wants to free his trapped foot but Trump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trump wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
Andreev is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now. #T9#
Trump holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Andreev pulls his head out easily.
Trump wants to improve his position but Andreev is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Andreev seems to be working for a kimura but Trump defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trump moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Andreev slips nicely into half guard.
Trump is controlling Andreev's trapped leg to prevent Andreev from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Andreev is working for a kimura but Trump is defending it quite comfortably.
#T10#
Andreev wants to pass to mount but Trump is defending the position. #SUB#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Andreev is looking for a kimura but Trump is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Andreev to get the leverage.
Trump is in trouble now - Andreev has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (8) vs (13) Andreev#SUB2#
Andreev goes for an armbar but Trump turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Trump. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (10) vs (13) Andreev#T11#
Andreev controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
Trump pushes down on Andreev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Trump wants to pass to mount but Andreev is defending the position. #SUB2#
Andreev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trump takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Andreev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trump is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Andreev won't allow Trump to pass to mount.
Trump not doing much here.
Andreev tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Trump works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (13) vs (13) Andreev
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Andreev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Andreev regains half guard there - taking advantage of Trump's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Trump is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andreev is just riding it out for now. Trump eventually gives up the hold. #T13#
Trump prevents Andreev from improving his position.#SUB2#
Andreev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Andreev actively working from the bottom here.
Andreev wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
#T14#
Trump is pressing down on Andreev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andreev is holding on for now. #SUB#
Trump seems to be looking for submissions.
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev trying to control but Trump postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Andreev gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Andreev wins on points by 14 to 13.
An out of breath Alexey Andreev 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Yuri Boshtok!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Darius Henderson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cosades closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Boshtok quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (0) Boshtok#SUB#
Cosades is working for a kimura but Boshtok is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Cosades seems to be looking for submissions.
Boshtok won't allow Cosades to pass to mount. #SUB#
Cosades seems to be working for a kimura but Boshtok defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cosades wants to pass the guard but Boshtok is keeping the position.#T1#
Cosades wants to control from the top but Boshtok keeps moving. #SUB#
Cosades drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boshtok looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boshtok looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boshtok! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (2) vs (4) Boshtok
Cosades is looking to regain half guard here but Boshtok keeps moving and retains side control.
Boshtok controlling from side mount.
Cosades is not content to let Boshtok control the position.
Cosades is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Cosades tries to buck Boshtok off but Boshtok is having none of it.
Boshtok content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cosades tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Boshtok staying calm.
Cosades tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cosades manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cosades tries to roll over but Boshtok keeps him under control.
Boshtok uses his free foot to push down on Cosades's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cosades. Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (2) vs (7) Boshtok
Cosades keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Boshtok trying to control but Cosades is having none of it.
Boshtok tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cosades is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boshtok wants to control the pace but Cosades is squirming around nicely.
Cosades is working to get back to half guard.
Boshtok looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cosades slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cosades wants to control but Boshtok is keeping busy.
#T5#
Boshtok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cosades keeps working.
Cosades is looking for a sweep. Boshtok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boshtok looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Boshtok 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.
Boshtok trying to control from half guard but Cosades is working away.
Boshtok stalling.
Cosades wants to get back to full guard.
Cosades moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6##SUB#
Cosades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boshtok wants to control from the top but Cosades keeps moving.
Boshtok tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosades is retaining full guard.
Cosades seems keen to control Boshtok's posture.
Boshtok controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boshtok trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cosades is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boshtok defends well.
Boshtok looking to sit in guard and control but Cosades gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (4) vs (7) Boshtok#T7#
Cosades sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Cosades seems to be working for a kimura but Boshtok defends the submission attempt.
Cosades trying to control from Boshtok's half guard. Boshtok has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T8#
Boshtok keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Cosades controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boshtok trying to control the position here.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Cosades tries to free his leg and advance position but Boshtok is retaining full guard.
Cosades looking to sit in guard and control but Boshtok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (4) vs (9) Boshtok
Cosades tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Cosades is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boshtok trying to control but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Cosades not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Cosades lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (6) vs (9) Boshtok
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Boshtok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cosades looking to sit in guard and control but Boshtok gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (6) vs (11) Boshtok
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Boshtok from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cosades is looking to cinch up a triangle. Boshtok throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cosades's body to avoid the submission. Cosades has instead reached around Boshtok's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cosades arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caius Cosades!
A very excited looking Caius Cosades 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 15 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ron Honeybunn and Darius Henderson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Diaz gets a clinch. #TD#
Hunt successfully pulls guard.
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hunt pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Diaz sits in half guard.
Hunt won't allow Diaz to pass to mount.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Diaz seems content to control.#T2#
Diaz is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hunt reverses the position - he's now on top in Diaz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz is adopting a defensive guard.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Hunt content to stall in guard here.
Diaz has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz looking to control.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
Hunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hunt won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Diaz controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself.
Diaz has his hands on Hunt's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hunt is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Diaz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diaz pulls Hunt in to control the position. #T6#
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hunt has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Diaz
Hunt happy to just control the position for now.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Diaz prevents Hunt from improving position. #T7#
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Hunt is staying tight to Diaz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Hunt working away.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.
Diaz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hunt presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hunt (7) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz can't escape the position.
#T8#
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz tries to hold on but Hunt postures up.
Diaz tries to improve his position but instead Hunt has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hunt (10) vs (0) Diaz
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hunt controlling the positon.
Diaz is holding onto Hunt's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T9#
Hunt avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands.
Diaz tries to break free.
Hunt avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands.
Diaz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hunt is staying active.
Hunt controlling well, preventing Diaz from escaping the position.
#T10#
Hunt avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands.
Hunt has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Diaz's body.
Hunt is hanging on to Diaz's back as he tries to escape.
Hunt slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Diaz wants to control his opponent's hands but Hunt gets his hands free.
Diaz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T11#
Diaz just looking to survive in the bad position.
Diaz tries to escape the position.
Diaz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Diaz trying to control the position but Hunt manages to sink in the hooks.
Diaz is in bad spot here.
#T12#
Diaz trying to control but not successfully.
Diaz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diaz surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Diaz rolls, trying to escape but Hunt keeps control of the position.
Diaz trying to control but not successfully.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hunt controlling the positon.#T13#
I really don't envy Diaz right now.
Hunt is trying to stick to Diaz's back but Diaz is turning into Hunt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hunt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diaz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (10) vs (2) Diaz
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (10) vs (5) Diaz#T14#
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hunt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz wants to pass to mount but Hunt is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
After winning the bout, Paul Hunt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Dick Diaz had this to say: 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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