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CWC 295 Jackson vs Dravezesdi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diesel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Diaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Diesel shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Diesel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Diesel.#CL#
Diesel gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Diaz jumps into guard, dragging Diesel to the mat.
Diaz controlling the position.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz 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.#T1#
Diaz is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Diaz trying to control the position here. #T2#
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz has control of Diesel's left arm, preventing Diesel from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz is really struggling to control Diesel but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diaz wants to control the position but Diesel says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Diesel is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diaz moves into full guard.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Diesel pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diaz is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Diaz looking to control.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass. #T7#
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Diesel trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz is controlling Diesel's posture.
Diaz wants to control the position but Diesel says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Diesel works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (3) Diesel
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Diaz trying his best to control but Diesel has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (0) vs (5) Diesel
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Diaz wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diaz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Diaz wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz has Diesel pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Diaz is adopting a defensive guard.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz looking to control but Diesel passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.#T13#
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (8) Diesel#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz tries to buck Diesel off but Diesel is having none of it.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T14#
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz is positioning himself well to prevent Diesel advancing to mount.
Diaz is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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.
In defeat, Dick Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 31 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 21 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morrison half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Morrison stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Cruz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (0) vs (2) Cruz
Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (0) vs (5) Cruz
Morrison's coaches at New York Public Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Morrison tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Morrison is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cruz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison trying to control from the bottom.
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morrison manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz 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. #SUB#
Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morrison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Morrison's legs - danger averted.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Cruz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cruz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morrison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Cruz passes Morrison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morrison moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Morrison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison trying to keep a closed guard but Cruz is proving a slippery customer.
Morrison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (5) Cruz#SUB2#
Morrison avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Cruz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Morrison has passed into half guard!
#T4#
Morrison with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morrison trying to control from half guard but Cruz is working away.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.
Morrison is taking a breather. Cruz 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.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Morrison has control of the leg.
Morrison wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Morrison is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cruz! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (5) vs (5) Cruz#T5#
Morrison mounts Cruz! Really nice guard pass there!
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
Cruz regains half guard.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.
Morrison sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well.
Morrison is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison (5) vs (9) Cruz#T6#
A lull in the action here.
Well, with Cruz on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Morrison is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Morrison is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cruz.
#SUB2#
Morrison is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cruz gets his way!
Morrison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cruz doesn't have the hooks in and Morrison manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (7) vs (9) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T7#
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Morrison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz wants to improve his position but instead Morrison has moved into half guard.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morrison pulls his head out easily.
Morrison wants to take a breather but Cruz is having none of it.
Morrison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cruz tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.#T8#
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Morrison (7) vs (13) Cruz
Cruz is hanging on to Morrison's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Cruz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cruz keeps control of the position as Morrison tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Morrison is trying to roll into a better position but Cruz has get a rear naked choke and Morrison is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darian Cruz!
An out of breath Darian Cruz 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Miyagi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miyagi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cubbedge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cubbedge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Miyagi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Cubbedge controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyagi controls the pace.
Cubbedge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Miyagi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (5) Miyagi#T1#
Miyagi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Miyagi just content to control the position. #T2#
Cubbedge regains half guard.
Miyagi is trying to control. Cubbedge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyagi controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Miyagi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Cubbedge is positioning himself well to prevent Miyagi advancing to mount.
Miyagi controlling the pace.
Miyagi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cubbedge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Cubbedge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Miyagi slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Cubbedge wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Miyagi slows the pace down in half guard.
Cubbedge controlling the position well.
Miyagi passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (8) Miyagi#T5#
Cubbedge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miyagi looking to control but Cubbedge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Cubbedge is squirming around, avoiding Miyagi's attempts to control the action.
Miyagi controlling from mount.
Miyagi takes Cubbedge 's back. Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (0) vs (11) Miyagi#T6#
Good control from Miyagi.
Cubbedge can't escape the position.
Miyagi controls the action.
Cubbedge breaks Miyagi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (11) Miyagi
Cubbedge won't allow Miyagi to sweep him here.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi wants to hit a sweep here but Cubbedge passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Miyagi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (5) vs (11) Miyagi#T7#
Miyagi is looking to improve his position but Cubbedge isn't that keen on the idea.
Miyagi 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.
Cubbedge controlling from mount.
Miyagi can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Cubbedge looking to control but Miyagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miyagi 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miyagi controlling the position well.
Cubbedge tries to pass to full mount but Miyagi defends it.
Miyagi keeping control of the position.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg. #T9#
Miyagi gets back to full guard.
Cubbedge postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyagi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (5) vs (13) Miyagi
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.#T10#
Miyagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Miyagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cubbedge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cubbedge trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
#T12##SUB#
Cubbedge is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Miyagi has his hands clasped together but Cubbedge extends and breaks Miyagi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cubbedge .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bart Cubbedge !
An out of breath Bart Cubbedge thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Koryu Miyagi spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Joey Simone!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Simone rushes Dyon and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Dyon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Simone is trying to keep an underhook but Dyon manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (0) Simone#SUB#
Dyon wants to work for an arm triangle but Simone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dyon is looking to advance position but Simone won't allow it.
Simone trying to hold on to Dyon's head to control him but Dyon postures up.
#SUB#
Dyon is working for a kimura but Simone is defending it quite comfortably.
Simone wants to control but Dyon is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon trying to mount his opponent but Simone defends it.
Dyon is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.
Dyon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (5) vs (0) Simone
Simone is looking to get to half guard.
Dyon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Simone regains half guard.
Simone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simone.
Simone pulls Dyon in to control the position. #T2#
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Dyon stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Simone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dyon defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Simone is pulling down on Dyon's head to control his posture.
Simone is trying to keep Dyon in close.
Dyon trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom. #T3#
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dyon passes Simone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dyon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Simone controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.
Simone wants to control but Dyon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dyon is pressing down on Simone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simone is holding on for now. #T4#
Dyon wants to advance to full mount but Simone doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone trying to keep a closed guard but Dyon is proving a slippery customer.
Dyon looking to pass the guard.
Dyon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dyon'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.#T5#
Dyon being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon passes Simone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dyon trying to control the action but Simone is working from the bottom.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Simone is defending well.
Simone preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Dyon seems to be working for a kimura but Simone defends the submission attempt.#T6#
Dyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simone keeps working.
Simone trying to hold on to Dyon's head to control him but Dyon postures up.
Simone is looking to improve his position.
Dyon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.
Simone 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.
Simone is controlling Dyon's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T7#
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Simone is defending well.
Dyon is controlling the pace.
Simone is trying to get back to full guard.
Dyon tries to pass to full mount but Simone defends it.
Simone wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Dyon wants to take a breather but Simone is having none of it.
Dyon slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Dyon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dyon is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dyon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Simone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Simone is retaining full guard.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dyon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (5) vs (2) Simone
Dyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (7) vs (2) Simone#T9#
Dyon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simone is keeping the position for now.
Dyon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (10) vs (2) Simone
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone prevents Dyon from improving position.
Simone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Simone is looking to control Dyon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simone avoid being mounted?
Dyon is trying to control. Simone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Simone is trying is best to control the position here.
Dyon is trying to control the action in half guard but Simone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simone.
Simone trying to control the position here.
Simone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon slips nicely into half guard.
Dyon trying to control the action but Simone is working from the bottom. #T11#
Simone won't allow Dyon to pass to mount.
Simone tries to roll over but Dyon keeps him under control.
Simone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dyon stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simone being controlled here, momentarily.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Simone is keeping the position.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck. #T12#
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone seems keen to control Dyon's posture.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dyon stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.
Simone is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Simone can't keep his opponent in guard - Dyon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Simone is doing well to control the position and prevent Dyon from advancing to side control.
Dyon is trying to control. Simone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dyon is pressing down on Simone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simone is holding on for now. #SUB#
Dyon is looking for a kimura but Simone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dyon to get the leverage.
Dyon wants to free his trapped foot but Simone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simone is looking for a sweep. Dyon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dyon trying to control the action but Simone is working from the bottom.
Dyon is pressing down on Simone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simone is holding on for now. #T14#
Dyon is thwarting Simone's attempts to control the position.
Dyon is pressing down on Simone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simone is holding on for now.
Simone is trying to maintain the position but Dyon is very close to passing his half guard.
Dyon works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (13) vs (2) Simone
Dyon wants to take Simone's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simone tries to hold on but Dyon postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Juu Dyon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Petrov . No joy for Camara on that attempt. #TD#
Camara feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Petrov
Petrov 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.
Camara sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Petrov #T1#
Petrov prevents Camara from moving into mount.
Camara slows the pace down.
Petrov tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Petrov wants to control but Camara postures up.
Petrov trying to remain calm as Camara controls from the top position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Camara in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Petrov tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position.
Petrov looks to move to half guard but instead Camara has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (7) vs (0) Petrov
Petrov regains half guard.#T4#
Camara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petrov is looking for a sweep. Camara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petrov .
Camara showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
Petrov trying to control the position.
Petrov being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camara controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
Camara passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petrov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T7#
Petrov tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.
Camara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Petrov wants to sweep but Camara has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (0) Petrov
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T8#
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Camara stalls from top position.
Camara has control of an arm but Petrov manages to advance to Camara's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (10) vs (4) Petrov #SUB2#
Camara defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Camara tries to break free.
#T9#
Camara breaks Petrov 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (12) vs (4) Petrov
Camara pushing down on Petrov 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petrov gets full guard.
Petrov is trying to keep Camara in close.
Camara 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.
Petrov keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Petrov is trying to keep Camara in close.
Camara looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petrov has control of Camara's left arm, preventing Camara from doing any damage. #T11#
Camara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petrov controls Camara momentarily but Camara frees himself. #SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camara passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (15) vs (4) Petrov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Petrov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T12#
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Camara wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13##SUB#
Petrov wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Camara seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Petrov is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Abubakar Camara!
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hirsch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Pripyat gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hirsch 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.
Pripyat is looking for a takedown.
Pripyat prevents the takedown attempt.
Hirsch wants to take the fight to the mat but Pripyat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Hirsch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirsch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pripyat prevents it.
Hirsch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pripyat after a bit of a struggle.
Pripyat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hirsch.
Pripyat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hirsch has Pripyat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pripyat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pripyat is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hirsch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pripyat pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pripyat shoots in for a double leg but Hirsch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Pripyat instigates a clinch.
Pripyat has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hirsch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Hirsch is looking for a takedown.
Pripyat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hirsch after a bit of a struggle.
Pripyat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch wants a takedown but no success here.
Pripyat is pressed up against the cage. Hirsch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pripyat down to the mat. Pripyat avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Pripyat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hirsch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (0) vs (2) Pripyat
Pripyat passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat wants to work for an arm triangle but Hirsch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pripyat controlling the action here. #SUB#
Hirsch looking for subs from the bottom but Pripyat mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (0) vs (5) Pripyat#T2#
Hirsch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hirsch 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: Hirsch (2) vs (5) Pripyat
Pripyat pulls Hirsch in close to his closed guard and prevents Hirsch from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
Pripyat wants to control the position but Hirsch says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Well, if Hirsch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
Hirsch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pripyat preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Pripyat trying to control but Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch is looking to advance position but Pripyat won't allow it.
Hirsch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
#T5#
Pripyat is looking to control Hirsch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pripyat avoid being mounted?
Pripyat gets full guard.
Hirsch preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Pripyat is looking for a triangle but Hirsch pushes his legs off easily.
Hirsch looking to pass the guard.
Hirsch is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Pripyat working a defensive guard here.
Hirsch pushes down on Pripyat's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hirsch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pripyat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pripyat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pripyat 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.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for a guillotine here but Hirsch defends easily.
#T7#
Pripyat is trying to keep Hirsch in close.
Hirsch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pripyat swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hirsch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Pripyat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8##SUB2#
Pripyat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hirsch postures up.
Pripyat being controlled here, momentarily.
Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch stopping the sweep attempt from Pripyat.
Hirsch trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Pripyat wants to improve his position but instead Hirsch has moved into half guard.
Hirsch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pripyat trying to hold on to Hirsch's head to control him but Hirsch postures up.
#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Hirsch is looking to advance position but Pripyat won't allow it.
Pripyat wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
Hirsch passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (5) Pripyat
Pripyat wants to hold on but Hirsch pushes him away.
Hirsch looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Pripyat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hirsch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hirsch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hirsch is trying to control here but Pripyat has managed to regain half guard.
#T12#
Hirsch not doing much here.
Pripyat gets back to full guard.
Pripyat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pripyat holds on and takes a little breather.
Hirsch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T13#
Pripyat controlling the position.
Hirsch passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (8) vs (5) Pripyat
Pripyat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hirsch tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here as Hirsch stalls from top position.#T14#
Hirsch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pripyat is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pripyat wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Hirsch seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat is looking to control Hirsch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pripyat avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
Harry Hirsch 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Jamaica Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 12 losses; Claudio Ty!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Ty. No joy for Jones on that attempt.
Ty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Ty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones looks for a takedown but Ty sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamaica Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ty is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Ty circles away and we're back to standing.
Ty tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ty keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ty changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones dives in and grabs Ty's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ty pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Ty drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones dives in for a single leg takedown but Ty sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Ty shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ty gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Ty tightens his grip and picks Jones up, before dumping him to the ground. Jones manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (0) vs (2) Ty#T1#
Ty is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Ty controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ty won't allow Jones to sweep him here. #T2#
Jones looking to control.
#SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Ty pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Ty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ty has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones wants to sweep here but Ty controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Ty's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Ty pushes his legs off easily.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ty can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Ty advances to half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Ty wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ty's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ty's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (4) vs (2) Ty
Jones wants to control the position but Ty frees himself and scrambles - Jones manages to regain control in side control.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ty keeps working. #T5#
Ty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones tries to move to full mount but Ty actually manages to regain half guard.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Ty to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones is fighting to break Ty's control of his arms but Ty is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ty keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Ty keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T7#
Jones is looking to advance position but Ty has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (4) vs (6) Ty
Ty is looking to work his way around to Jones's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones wants to hold on but Ty pushes him away.
Ty tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (6) vs (6) Ty
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ty is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ty keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ty keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass. #T11#
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ty being controlled here, momentarily. #T12#
Ty is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones is pushing down on Ty's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ty is fighting to maintain full guard but Jones has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ty has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.
Jones wants to take a breather but Ty is having none of it. #T13##SUB#
Jones 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.
Jones is looking to advance position but Ty won't allow it.
Ty wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
#T14#
Jones is taking a breather. Ty 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.
Ty is positioning himself well to prevent Jones advancing to mount.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Ty is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Jones gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Jones takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Jamaica Jones retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Jamaica Jones thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 26 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dravezesdi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dravezesdi looking for a takedown.
Dravezesdi can't get the takedown.
Jackson can't get the takedown.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Dravezesdi's takedown attempt.
Tyrano Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vulcahn Dravezesdi.#TD2#
Dravezesdi has clasped his hands together around Jackson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jackson (0) vs (4) Dravezesdi
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.#SUB2#
Dravezesdi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dravezesdi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Dravezesdi keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson is not content to let Dravezesdi control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Dravezesdi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dravezesdi prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dravezesdi is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Dravezesdi is looking to stall here but Jackson recovers full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Jackson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (5) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Dravezesdi is trying to work for a sweep but Jackson has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (7) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Dravezesdi tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Dravezesdi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi keeps trying to improve his position.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dravezesdi working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dravezesdi is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Jackson fails to move to back control.
Dravezesdi 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.
Dravezesdi is looking to get to half guard.
Jackson takes Dravezesdi's back. Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (10) vs (4) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi is trying to break free.
#T6#
Jackson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dravezesdi trying to control the hands but Jackson won't let him.
Dravezesdi can't escape the position.
Jackson is riding his opponent, not letting Dravezesdi buck him off. #T7#
Jackson keeps control of the position as Dravezesdi tries to break free.
Good control from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to stick to Dravezesdi's back but Dravezesdi is turning into Jackson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jackson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dravezesdi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (10) vs (6) Dravezesdi#T8#
Dravezesdi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dravezesdi stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Dravezesdi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Dravezesdi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dravezesdi has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Dravezesdi controlling him for the moment.
Dravezesdi wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.#T9#
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dravezesdi advances to half guard.
Jackson wants to control the action here but instead Dravezesdi manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (10) vs (9) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (10) vs (12) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi controlling well, preventing Jackson from escaping the position.
Dravezesdi trying to control.
Jackson breaks Dravezesdi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (12) vs (12) Dravezesdi
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T10#
Dravezesdi looking to control.
Jackson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (15) vs (12) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control but Jackson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (18) vs (12) Dravezesdi
Dravezesdi trying to control but not successfully.
Jackson keeps control of the position easily here as Dravezesdi tries to buck him off.
#T11#
Dravezesdi rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
Jackson controlling the position well here. Dravezesdi rolled but Jackson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dravezesdi rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
#T12#
Jackson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jackson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jackson biding his time, controlling Dravezesdi.
Dravezesdi is in bad spot here.
Jackson controls the position.#T13#
Jackson controlling well, preventing Dravezesdi from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dravezesdi tries to escape the position.
Dravezesdi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dravezesdi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dravezesdi tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Dravezesdi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 18 to 12.
Tyrano Jackson retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyrano Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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