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CWC 294 - MacGowan vs Jones 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; BTest Btest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Just Another Sparbot!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Another Sparbot manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Btest on his heels. He'll look to pass Btest's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Btest (0) vs (2) Another Sparbot#SUB2#
Another Sparbot drops back, looking for a kneebar! Btest looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Btest looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Btest! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Btest (4) vs (2) Another Sparbot
Btest tries to advance position but instead Another Sparbot slips a leg back in to half guard.
Btest is trying to control the action in half guard but Another Sparbot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Btest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Btest is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Another Sparbot is looking to control Btest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Another Sparbot avoid being mounted?
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.
Btest works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Btest (7) vs (2) Another Sparbot
Another Sparbot wants to control but Btest is having none of it.#T2#
Another Sparbot is controlling an arm, preventing Btest from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Btest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Another Sparbot is looking to escape. #SUB#
Btest jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Another Sparbot is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Another Sparbot and Btest has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3#
Btest trying to control the position but Another Sparbot is working away.
Btest tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Btest working away.
Btest tries to move into full mount but can't pass Another Sparbot's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Another Sparbot struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Btest tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Btest has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Another Sparbot tries to buck Btest off but Btest is having none of it.
Btest working away.#T5#
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.
Btest trying to control the position but Another Sparbot is working away. #SUB#
Btest thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Btest takes a little break here. Another Sparbot wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T6#
Btest wants to control but Another Sparbot is keeping him busy.
Btest tries to move into full mount but can't pass Another Sparbot's legs. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Another Sparbot's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Btest goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Another Sparbot rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Btest's guard! Nice work there by Another Sparbot! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Btest (7) vs (4) Another Sparbot
Btest is trying to keep Another Sparbot in close.
#T8#
Another Sparbot wants to pass the guard but Btest is keeping the position.
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Another Sparbot has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Another Sparbot trying to control the position from guard on top but Btest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Another Sparbot is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Btest working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Btest has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Btest looking for a sweep. Not yet Btest, not yet.
Btest trying to keep a closed guard but Another Sparbot is proving a slippery customer.
Btest keeping full guard, as Another Sparbot tries to pass. #T10#
Another Sparbot slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Another Sparbot trying to mount his opponent but Btest defends it.
Btest is looking for a sweep. Another Sparbot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Btest manages to get to full guard.
Btest trying to control the position here.
Btest wants to sweep here but Another Sparbot controlling him for the moment.
Btest seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T12#
Another Sparbot looking to pass the guard.
Another Sparbot wants to control from the top but Btest keeps moving.
Another Sparbot is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Another Sparbot tries to free his leg and advance position but Btest is retaining full guard.
Btest looking to control.
#T13#
Btest being controlled here, momentarily.
Btest keeping full guard, as Another Sparbot tries to pass.
Btest looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Another Sparbot puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T14#
Btest is positioning himself well to prevent Another Sparbot advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Another Sparbot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Btest doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Another Sparbot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Another Sparbot wants to pass the guard but Btest is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Btest takes the fight on points by 7 to 4. |
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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 5 wins and 6 losses; Ken Vrjalya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 26 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vrjalya enables Ottke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vrjalya manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (2) Ottke#SUB#
Vrjalya looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ottke has picked Vrjalya up and slammed him! Vrjalya can't keep hold of the triangle and Ottke manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (5) Ottke
Vrjalya wants to control but Ottke postures up.
Vrjalya tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Vrjalya's face as Ottke controls the position.
Vrjalya has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Let's hope that Ottke has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrjalya is looking for a sweep.
Ottke controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke wants to control but Vrjalya is keeping him busy.
Vrjalya is trying to improve his position.
Ottke taking a breather here. #T1#
Vrjalya is looking for a sweep.
Vrjalya sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily.
Ottke is looking to advance position but Vrjalya won't allow it.
Ottke content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Ottke not doing much here.
#SUB#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily.
Vrjalya works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Vrjalya working for a triangle but Ottke defends it easily.
#SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ottke stays in close to Vrjalya's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrjalya is retaining full guard.
Vrjalya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Vrjalya has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ottke 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 (0) vs (8) Ottke
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Vrjalya is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control.
Vrjalya seems a little lost for a moment, as Ottke dominates the positioning.
Vrjalya is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Vrjalya is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.
Ottke controlling the pace. #SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ottke is pressing down on Vrjalya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vrjalya is holding on for now. #T6##SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ottke moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Vrjalya. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (11) Ottke
Vrjalya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vrjalya manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ottke's best efforts.
Vrjalya tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.
Ottke is looking to advance position but Vrjalya won't allow it.
Vrjalya is staying active underneath Ottke, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7##SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vrjalya has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ottke escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ottke! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (14) Ottke
Vrjalya tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position. #SUB2#
Ottke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vrjalya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vrjalya sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T8#
Ottke is trying to control. Vrjalya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Vrjalya looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Vrjalya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Vrjalya looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ottke pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (17) Ottke#T9#
Vrjalya is trying desperately to improve position.
Ottke controlling the pace for now.
Ottke prevents Vrjalya from getting the reversal.
Ottke content just to control the position here.
Vrjalya manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ottke is pressing down on Vrjalya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vrjalya is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Ottke seems content to control.#SUB#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily. #T10##SUB2#
Ottke is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vrjalya sees it coming and defends easily.
Ottke is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vrjalya! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (0) vs (20) Ottke
Vrjalya is trying to reverse the position but instead Ottke has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Vrjalya (0) vs (23) Ottke
Vrjalya is in bad spot here.
Vrjalya tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vrjalya is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vrjalya is working hard here to advance position.
Vrjalya 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: Vrjalya (2) vs (23) Ottke
Vrjalya is breathing heavily.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T11#
Vrjalya looking to pass the guard.
Vrjalya is looking to pass into half guard but Ottke pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ottke is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (25) Ottke
Ottke wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving. #SUB#
Vrjalya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Vrjalya is keeping the position.
Ottke stays in close to Vrjalya's body and controls the position.
Vrjalya tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Vrjalya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ottke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ottke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T12##SUB#
Vrjalya throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ottke uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (28) Ottke
Vrjalya tries to improve position but can't.
Ottke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vrjalya tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Ottke is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Vrjalya is trying to escape and Ottke transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Vrjalya is forced to tap! Nice work there by Ottke! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rolf Ottke!
In his post fight interview, Rolf Ottke started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown leaves Kakuto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kakuto on his heels. He'll look to pass Kakuto's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Brown#SUB#
Kakuto working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown passes into half guard.
Kakuto tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Kakuto defends it.
Kakuto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (4) vs (2) Brown#T1#
Brown trying to control the hands but Kakuto won't let him.
Kakuto biding his time, controlling Brown.
Brown looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.#SUB#
Kakuto is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brown has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T2#
Brown is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown trying to control but not successfully.
Kakuto keeps control of the position as Brown tries to break free.
Brown manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kakuto's guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (4) Brown
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Brown wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuto is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kakuto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Kakuto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (4) Brown
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Brown is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up.
Brown has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kakuto has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (9) vs (4) Brown
Kakuto is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown wants to control but Kakuto postures up.#T5#
Kakuto trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
Brown wants to control but Kakuto postures up.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (9) vs (6) Brown#T6#
Brown is trying to control. Kakuto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown uses his free foot to push down on Kakuto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kakuto. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (9) vs (9) Brown
Brown prevents Kakuto from getting the reversal.
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kakuto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kakuto 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.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Brown pushing down on Kakuto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown is trying to control. Kakuto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kakuto moves into full guard.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (11) vs (9) Brown
Kakuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Brown looking to control.
#SUB2#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Kakuto stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (14) vs (9) Brown#T9##SUB#
Kakuto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Brown is trying to control Kakuto's posture but Kakuto avoids it.
Kakuto advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (16) vs (9) Brown#T10##SUB#
Brown reaches up to try and pull Kakuto in and control his posture, but Kakuto latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Brown taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Knock Out Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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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 22 wins and 14 losses; Joey Simone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Simone has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Simone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kersikov uses from the top position.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Simone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kersikov pulls Simone in close to prevent any damage.
Simone trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simone won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Simone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Simone content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kersikov pulls Simone in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Simone trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Simone 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.
Simone wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Simone controlling from the top position. #T3#
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simone manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Simone controls Kersikov momentarily but Kersikov frees himself.
Simone pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Simone looking for a sweep. Not yet Simone, not yet.
Simone is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
#T4#
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Simone pulls Kersikov in to control the position.
Kersikov postures up.
Simone is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kersikov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Simone trying to control the position here.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Simone (4) vs (2) Kersikov#T5#
Simone engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov pulls Simone in close to his closed guard and prevents Simone from doing any damage or advancing position.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov controls Simone momentarily but Simone frees himself.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simone is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at KFA inform us that Kersikov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T7#
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Simone is fighting to break Kersikov's control of his arms but Kersikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simone trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Simone stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Simone wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simone controls the pace.#T8##SUB2#
Kersikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simone won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Simone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Simone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kersikov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simone has managed to get both his arms back between Kersikov's legs - danger averted.#T9#
Kersikov looking to control.
Simone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simone tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Simone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kersikov pulls Simone in close to prevent any damage.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully. #T10#
Simone stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Simone wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Simone controls the pace.#SUB2#
Kersikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Simone controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Simone is proving a slippery customer.
Simone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Simone sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kersikov has his hands on Simone's head, controlling the position.
Simone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kersikov is pulling down on Simone's head. It's preventing any offense from Simone, at least for the moment.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully. #T12#
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov working a defensive guard here.
Simone looking to pass the guard.
Simone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kersikov, not yet. #T13#
Simone slips nicely into half guard.
Simone trying to control the pace.
Kersikov is not content to let Simone control the position.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Simone trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Simone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Simone tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Simone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Simone stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simone takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Joey Simone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 19 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aoki enables Fiso to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aoki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki being controlled here, momentarily.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Aoki working for a triangle but Fiso defends it easily.
Aoki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fiso pushing down on Aoki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aoki.#SUB2#
Fiso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fiso trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Aoki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Aoki wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fiso is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Aoki has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Fiso is looking to defend but Aoki has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Fiso! Aoki pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Fiso taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Takeya Aoki!
Takeya Aoki decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 23 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Newton gets a clinch. #TD2#
Hell is fighting off a takedown attempt but Newton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hell to the mat. Hell regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hell (0) vs (2) Newton
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hell is keeping the position for now.
Newton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hell looking for a sweep. Not yet Hell, not yet. #SUB#
Hell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newton defends well.
Hell keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Hell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hell looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton is looking to pass into half guard but Hell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hell is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (2) Newton#T1##SUB2#
Newton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Newton looking for a guillotine here but Hell defends easily.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Newton looking for subs off his back but Hell has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (5) vs (2) Newton#SUB#
Hell looking to secure an arm triangle but Newton defends it well. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Newton is looking to get to half guard.
Newton is squirming around, avoiding Hell's attempts to control the action.
Newton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hell wants to take his opponent's back but Newton doesn't allow it.
Hell controlling his opponent.
Newton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hell looking to control but Newton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Newton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Newton gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hell seems to be working for a kimura but Newton defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hell prevents Newton from improving his position.
Hell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hell is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.
Newton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
Hell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now.
Newton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hell manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (5) vs (4) Newton#T4##SUB#
Hell is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
Hell pulls Newton in close to prevent any damage.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hell is keeping the position for now.
Newton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hell's guard.
Newton prevents Hell from improving his position.
My spies in Gold Samurai's Gym inform me that Newton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hell is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Newton seems to be looking for submissions.
Hell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T5#
Hell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Newton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hell's guard.
Hell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newton pulls his head out easily.
Hell gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Newton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Newton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hell dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (7) vs (4) Newton#SUB2#
Newton working for a triangle but Hell defends it easily.
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6##SUB2#
Newton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hell uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (10) vs (4) Newton
Newton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Newton manages to get back to half guard.
Hell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.
Hell trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton tries to roll over but Hell keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7#
Newton wants to improve his position but Hell is controlling well.
Newton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hell is pushing down on Newton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Newton is fighting to maintain full guard but Hell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Newton works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Newton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hell stacks Newton on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hell! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (13) vs (4) Newton
Newton is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hell is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hell (15) vs (4) Newton#T8##SUB#
Hell working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hell prevents Newton from getting the reversal.
Hell content just to control the position here.
Newton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Newton is still trying to improve position.
Hell trying to control but Newton is having none of it.
Newton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Hell trying to control but Newton is having none of it.
Newton tries to reverse the position but Hell maintains control.
Newton 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: Hell (15) vs (6) Newton
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hell is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hell is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Hell is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Newton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hell has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (17) vs (6) Newton#T10#
Newton wants to improve his position but instead Hell has moved into half guard.
Hell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hell pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Newton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hell passes into half guard.
Newton tries to roll over but Hell keeps him under control.
Hell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T11##SUB2#
Newton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hell pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newton looks winded!#SUB#
Hell is looking for a kimura but Newton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hell to get the leverage.
Hell wants to take a breather but Newton is having none of it.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Hell has control of the leg.
Hell wants to control but Newton is keeping him busy. #T12#
Newton won't allow Hell to pass to mount.
Newton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newton.
Hell forces his way into half guard.
Hell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (20) vs (6) Newton
Hell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Newton working to try and regain half guard.
Hell fails to advance to Newton's back.
Newton regains half guard.#T13#
Hell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hell moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (23) vs (6) Newton
Newton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hell's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Newton gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Newton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hell 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 Newton. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (26) vs (6) Newton
Newton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Newton's face as Hell controls the position. #T14#
Hell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Newton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hell off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hell (26) vs (10) Newton#SUB2#
Newton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hell has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Hell defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (28) vs (10) Newton
Hell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (31) vs (10) Newton
And that's the end of the fight!
Hell takes the fight on points by 31 to 10.
Ryan Hell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 24 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Petrov dives in and scores a takedown into Coe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coe (0) vs (2) Petrov
Coe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petrov content to stall in guard here.
Coe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Coe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov advances to half guard.
Petrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Coe won't allow Petrov to pass to mount. #T1#
Coe is staying active underneath Petrov , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petrov uses his free foot to push down on Coe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Coe. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (0) vs (5) Petrov
Petrov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Coe is looking to improve his position but Petrov isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Petrov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Petrov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petrov controlling the position easily from mount.
Coe tries to hold on but Petrov pushes him away. #T3#
Petrov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Coe is looking to improve his position but Petrov isn't that keen on the idea.
Coe is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Far-Q Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coe is working hard here to advance position.
Coe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Petrov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petrov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Petrov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Petrov stalling.
Coe is not content to let Petrov control the position.
Coe keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T5#
Petrov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Coe won't allow Petrov to pass to mount.
Petrov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coe gets back to full guard.
Coe looking for a sweep. Not yet Coe, not yet. #T6#
Petrov controlling from the top position.
Petrov 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Petrov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7#
Petrov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Coe trying to get back to full guard but Petrov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (0) vs (8) Petrov
Petrov trying to control but Coe is having none of it.
Coe is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrov has a good base and remains in mount.
Petrov avoids the attempt from Coe to control.
Petrov looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Coe tries to hold on but Petrov postures up.
Coe tries to reverse the position but Petrov maintains control.
Coe is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Coe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Coe regains half guard.
Petrov stalling away here and it's allowed Coe to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Coe 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: Coe (2) vs (8) Petrov
Coe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petrov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10##SUB#
Coe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Petrov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petrov wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.
Coe is keen to just control but Petrov is a slippery customer.
Petrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Coe is working away from the top position though.
Coe tries to pass to full mount but Petrov defends it.
Petrov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T11#
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petrov controls Coe momentarily but Coe frees himself.
Petrov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Coe looking to pass the guard.
Petrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Coe passes into half guard.
Petrov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Coe jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (5) vs (8) Petrov #SUB#
Coe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petrov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Coe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Petrov 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petrov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Coe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Petrov regains half guard.#T14#
Coe is taking a breather. Petrov 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.
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
Petrov is trying to maintain the position but Coe is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov wins on points by 8 to 5. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lo shoots in for a takedown but Lavicci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leandro Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lavicci closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lo to the mat! Lo manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (0) Lo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Lo controlling Lavicci's posture.
Lavicci trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
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.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard. #T2#
Lavicci trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lavicci looking to pass the guard.
Lo managing to control the position.
Lo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lavicci controls the pace.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Lo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Lo trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
Lavicci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lavicci stays in close to Lo's body and controls the position.
Lavicci slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (0) Lo
Lo is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Lavicci trying to control the action but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lo tries to improve position but can't.
Lavicci happy to just control the position for now. #T5#
Lavicci seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lo for as long as he can get away with.
Lo tries to bench press Lavicci off him but Lavicci keeps the position. #T6#
Lavicci 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 Lo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lavicci in the domination position with Lo hanging on.
Lavicci tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lavicci content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lo is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Lavicci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Lavicci tries to advance position but instead Lo slips a leg back in to half guard.
Lo is staying active underneath Lavicci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lo is trying to control but can't.
Lavicci wants to advance to full mount but Lo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T8#
Lo keeping full guard, as Lavicci tries to pass.
Lavicci is stalling in the full guard.
Lavicci has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Lo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (5) vs (4) Lo
Lavicci tries to hold on but Lo pushes him away.
Lo content just to control the position here.
Lavicci is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Lo content just to control the position here.
Lavicci gets back to half guard.
Lo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lo works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (7) Lo
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
Lavicci is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it. #T11#
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Lo 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 Lavicci's shoulder. That is not cool.
It looks like Lo 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.
Lavicci is looking for a sweep.
Lavicci wants to control but Lo postures up.
A lull in the action here.#T12#
Lavicci tries to bench press Lo off him but Lo keeps the position.
Lavicci trying to remain calm as Lo controls from the top position.
Let's hope that Lo 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.
Lavicci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lavicci wants to control but Lo postures up.#T13#
Lavicci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working.
Lavicci struggling a bit here.#T14#
Lo taking a breather here.
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lavicci is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 7 to 5. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 33 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Vicini scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vicini (4) vs (0) Andersson
Andersson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Vicini wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
Andersson prevents Vicini from moving into mount.
Vicini advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (6) vs (0) Andersson
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andersson is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Andersson tries to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Andersson is working to get back to half guard.
Vicini tries to control but Andersson wriggling away.
Andersson is controlling an arm, preventing Vicini from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Vicini looking to control but Andersson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Andersson wants to control but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini wants to control the pace but Andersson is squirming around nicely.
Andersson can't escape the position.
Vicini wants to control the pace but Andersson is squirming around nicely.
Andersson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but Andersson doesn't allow it.
Andersson is desperately trying to improve his position but Vicini has a good base and remains in mount.
Vicini trying to control but Andersson is having none of it.
Andersson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vicini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andersson is looking to escape. #T4#
Andersson stops Vicini from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Andersson wants to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.
Andersson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Andersson wants to improve his position but Vicini is controlling well.
Andersson trying to hold on to Vicini's head to control him but Vicini postures up.
#T5#
Andersson is positioning himself well to prevent Vicini advancing to mount.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andersson keeps working.
Andersson trying to control from the bottom.
Andersson is pressing down on Vicini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andersson keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Vicini has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Andersson is pulling down on Vicini's head to control his posture. #T6#
Andersson looking to control.
Andersson can't keep his opponent in guard - Vicini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vicini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andersson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andersson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andersson keeps working.
Andersson gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Andersson looking to control.
Vicini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andersson controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Andersson is adopting a defensive guard.
Andersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Andersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Andersson is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up. #T9#
Vicini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Andersson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vicini has picked Andersson up and slammed him! Andersson can't keep hold of the triangle and Vicini manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (9) vs (0) Andersson
A lull in the action here.
Andersson is looking to regain half guard here but Vicini keeps moving and retains side control.
Andersson wants to control but Vicini postures up.
Vicini tries to move to mount but Andersson blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Andersson manages to get back to half guard.
Vicini is trying to control. Andersson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andersson is looking to control Vicini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
Andersson tries to roll over but Vicini keeps him under control.
Vicini is looking to pass Andersson's guard but actually Andersson recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Andersson is looking for a triangle but Vicini pushes his legs off easily.
#T11#
Andersson is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up.
Andersson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vicini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (9) vs (2) Andersson
Andersson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Vicini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andersson is aware though and is defending well.
Vicini 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: Vicini (11) vs (2) Andersson
Vicini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (14) vs (2) Andersson#T12#
Andersson being controlled for a moment.
Vicini wants to control but Andersson is keeping him busy.
Andersson tries to buck Vicini off but Vicini is having none of it.
Vicini tries to advance to mount but can't.
Andersson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vicini's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T13##SUB#
Andersson is defending against the submission attempts here by Vicini.
Andersson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Andersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vicini tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard. #T14##SUB2#
Andersson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Andersson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vicini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Andersson has his foot on Vicini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vicini works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vicini pushes down on Andersson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Andersson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vicini is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Our winner, Dido Vicini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 10 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Jamaica Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
MacGowan clinches.
MacGowan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - MacGowan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
MacGowan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacGowan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MacGowan is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MacGowan down to the mat. MacGowan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shane MacGowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamaica Jones.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacGowan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
As Jones tries to get set, MacGowan tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (0) vs (4) Jones
MacGowan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
MacGowan is not content to let Jones control the position.
MacGowan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jones trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
MacGowan is trying is best to control the position here.
Jones trying to control from half guard but MacGowan is working away.
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
MacGowan has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position.
Jones moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (7) Jones
MacGowan wants to control but Jones postures up.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
MacGowan is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it. #SUB2#
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacGowan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
MacGowan can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (0) vs (9) Jones
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGowan is looking to escape.
MacGowan tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
MacGowan regains half guard.
Jones wants to advance to full mount but MacGowan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jones wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving. #T4#
MacGowan pulls Jones in to control the position.
MacGowan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (12) Jones
MacGowan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
MacGowan trying to control here.
MacGowan manages to get to full guard.
Jones trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T5#
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as MacGowan holds on and takes a little breather.
MacGowan continues to stall.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T6#
MacGowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (12) Jones
Jones is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan advances to half guard. #SUB#
MacGowan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MacGowan advances to half guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
#SUB#
MacGowan is looking for a kimura here.
Jones gets back to full guard.
#T7##SUB#
MacGowan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and MacGowan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. MacGowan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (14) Jones
Jones trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
MacGowan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jones is now in half guard. #T8#
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.
MacGowan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
MacGowan is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacGowan avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to control but MacGowan is keeping him busy. #T9#
MacGowan moves into full guard.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones won't allow MacGowan to sweep him here.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan controlling Jones's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.#T10#
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but MacGowan is retaining full guard.
MacGowan working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
MacGowan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
MacGowan keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
MacGowan is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.#T11#
Jones wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan pulls Jones in to control the position.
MacGowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
MacGowan pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
MacGowan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones passes MacGowan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
MacGowan is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
MacGowan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jones is looking to advance position but MacGowan won't allow it.
Jones is trying to control. MacGowan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
MacGowan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
MacGowan pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Jones trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is still trying to improve position.
MacGowan 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: MacGowan (4) vs (14) Jones
And that's the end of the fight!
Jones wins on points by 14 to 4.
Jamaica Jones is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jamaica Jones thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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