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CWC 311 - Trump vs Nickal PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Cicero Verus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Verus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Andreev manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Verus on his heels. He'll look to pass Verus's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Verus (0) vs (2) Andreev
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Verus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Verus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Andreev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Verus keeps moving.
Verus wants to improve his position but instead Andreev has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Andreev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Verus! Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (5) Andreev
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Andreev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Andreev controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verus is trying desperately to improve position.
Andreev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verus is desperately trying to improve his position but Andreev has a good base and remains in mount.
Andreev is trying to control here but Verus has managed to regain half guard.
#T2#
Still in half guard, Andreev seems content to control.
Verus is trying to maintain the position but Andreev is very close to passing his half guard.
Verus is pressing down on Andreev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Andreev postures up.
Verus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andreev postures up.
Andreev won't allow Verus to sweep him here.
Andreev looking to pass the guard.
Verus trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Andreev trying to control but Verus is working from the bottom.
Andreev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Verus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev is pushing down on Verus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Verus is fighting to maintain full guard but Andreev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Andreev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Andreev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Verus! Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (8) Andreev#T4#
Andreev pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Andreev controlling from the full mount.
Verus is looking to get to half guard.
Andreev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andreev fails to advance to Verus's back.
Andreev trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Andreev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Verus is looking to improve his position but Andreev isn't that keen on the idea.
Andreev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Verus is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Verus is trying to escape the mount.
Andreev controlling the pace for now. #T6#
More stalling from Andreev.
Andreev trying to control but Verus is having none of it.
Andreev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Andreev controlling from the full mount.
Verus 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.#T7#
Verus is not content to let Andreev control the position.
Verus gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Verus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Andreev uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (11) Andreev
Verus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Verus struggling a bit here.#T8#
Andreev just content to control the position.
Verus is not content to let Andreev control the position.
Verus is looking to reverse the position.
Andreev is looking to take a break and control but Verus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Verus sneaks back into half guard.#T9##SUB#
Verus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andreev wants to pass to mount but Verus is defending the position.
Andreev is thwarting Verus's attempts to control the position.
Andreev is controlling the pace.
Verus is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Andreev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andreev is thwarting Verus's attempts to control the position.
Verus gets back to full guard.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Andreev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andreev looking to sit in guard and control but Verus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (11) Andreev
Andreev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andreev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (13) Andreev
Verus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Andreev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Verus wants to sweep but no luck.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Verus is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Verus wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Andreev has taken Verus's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Verus has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexey Andreev!
A relieved looking Alexey Andreev thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 21 wins and 27 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Moto Miyashita!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Miyashita closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Miyashita lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Miyashita#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyashita defends well.#SUB2#
Miyashita thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Miyashita stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Miyashita tries to pass. #SUB#
Miyashita avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miyashita trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyashita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miyashita is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Miyashita looking to pass the guard.
Miyashita keeps trying to improve his position.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Miyashita from controlling successfully.
Miyashita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyashita wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Miyashita content to stall in guard here.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Miyashita from controlling successfully.
Miyashita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyashita sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cruz 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.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Miyashita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyashita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Miyashita drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cruz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cruz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cruz! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cruz (4) vs (2) Miyashita
Miyashita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (4) vs (4) Miyashita#SUB2#
Miyashita wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyashita in particular looking to stall.
Miyashita prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz gets back to full guard.
Miyashita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Miyashita drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cruz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cruz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cruz! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cruz (8) vs (4) Miyashita
Cruz wants to control but Miyashita is keeping him busy.
Miyashita tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Cruz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miyashita knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Miyashita is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Miyashita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (8) vs (6) Miyashita#SUB2#
Miyashita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cruz defends it well.
Miyashita is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5##SUB#
Miyashita avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miyashita wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Miyashita wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #SUB#
Cruz has an active guard here but Miyashita has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Miyashita seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cruz is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Moto Miyashita! |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Wang has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Wang feints and as Brown raises his hands in defense, Wang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Wang
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wang postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown pulls Wang in close to his closed guard and prevents Wang from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is trying to control the position but Wang postures up. #SUB#
Wang content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Brown has locked up a guillotine! Brown's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Wang is holding on here and Brown must be using up a lot of energy. Wang has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Brown gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jab Brown!
An out of breath Jab Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Long Wang had this to say: 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Jesus Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 23 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sanchez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mondragon! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sanchez (4) vs (0) Mondragon
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.
Mondragon sneaks back into half guard.
Sanchez trying to control the pace.
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Mondragon is having none of it.
Mondragon won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Sanchez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (7) vs (0) Mondragon
Mondragon is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez controlling from mount.
Mondragon working to try and regain half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Sanchez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mondragon is now in Sanchez's guard. A big mistake from Sanchez there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanchez (7) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanchez is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez looking to control.
Sanchez being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanchez'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.
Sanchez trying to keep a closed guard but Mondragon is proving a slippery customer.
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Mondragon is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanchez wants to control but Mondragon passes easily into half guard.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanchez is pressing down on Mondragon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mondragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mondragon preventing the sweep.
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.#T3#
Sanchez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mondragon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
Mondragon controlling from the top position.
Sanchez 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: Sanchez (9) vs (2) Mondragon#T4#
Mondragon manages to get to full guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Mondragon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Sanchez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mondragon's guard.
Sanchez trying to control from Mondragon's half guard. Mondragon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mondragon 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: Sanchez (9) vs (4) Mondragon#T5#
Sanchez tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Sanchez wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Mondragon 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.
Sanchez is trying to get back to full guard.
Mondragon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Mondragon 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.
Mondragon passes into side control, despite Sanchez's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (9) vs (7) Mondragon#T6#
Mondragon moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (9) vs (9) Mondragon
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Mondragon trying to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Mondragon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanchez is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanchez 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: Sanchez (11) vs (9) Mondragon#T7#
Mondragon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mondragon keeping full guard, as Sanchez tries to pass.
Sanchez forces his way into half guard.
Sanchez wants to free his trapped foot but Mondragon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sanchez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (14) vs (9) Mondragon
Sanchez works to advance to full mount. Mondragon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sanchez (16) vs (9) Mondragon
Mondragon tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez controlling from mount. #T8#
Mondragon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely.
Mondragon 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: Sanchez (16) vs (11) Mondragon
Sanchez 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: Sanchez (18) vs (11) Mondragon#T9#
Mondragon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Sanchez passes Mondragon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura here.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is defending well.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg. #T10#
Mondragon is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
Sanchez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Mondragon is defending well.
Mondragon is trying to control but can't.
Sanchez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Sanchez is taking a breather. Mondragon 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.
Sanchez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sanchez is trying to control the action in half guard but Mondragon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sanchez is taking a breather. Mondragon 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.
Sanchez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (21) vs (11) Mondragon
Mondragon is looking to improve his position but Sanchez isn't that keen on the idea.
Mondragon gets back to half guard.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Sanchez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (24) vs (11) Mondragon
Sanchez controlling the pace for now.
Sanchez can't control as he wanted to and Mondragon manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Sanchez is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez wants to pass to mount but Mondragon is defending the position.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Sanchez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Sanchez's head to control him but Sanchez postures up.
#T13#
Sanchez wants to take a breather but Mondragon is having none of it.
Sanchez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mondragon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sanchez is working away from the top position though.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Mondragon won't allow it.
Mondragon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mondragon is looking to control Sanchez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondragon avoid being mounted?
Sanchez is keen to just control but Mondragon is a slippery customer.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Mondragon won't allow it.
Sanchez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanchez (27) vs (11) Mondragon#T14#
Mondragon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanchez wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely.
Mondragon wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
Mondragon is squirming around, avoiding Sanchez's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon tries to hold on but Sanchez postures up.
Sanchez looking to control but Mondragon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sanchez takes the fight on points by 27 to 11.
After the fight, Jesus Sanchez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 27 losses; Billy Conforto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 23 losses; Juu Dyon!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Dyon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conforto (0) vs (2) Dyon
Conforto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dyon controls the pace.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Conforto is keeping the position.
Conforto is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Conforto working for a triangle but Dyon defends it easily.
#SUB#
Conforto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon is stalling in the full guard.
Dyon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Conforto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (2) Dyon
Dyon is trying to keep Conforto in close.
Dyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (2) vs (4) Dyon#SUB#
Conforto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Conforto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Conforto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dyon is aware though and is defending well.
Dyon trying to control but Conforto is working from the bottom.
Dyon 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.
Conforto 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.#T2#
Dyon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Conforto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dyon defends it easily.
Dyon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Conforto trying to control the position.
Conforto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyon is one step ahead there.
Dyon content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
More stalling from Dyon.#SUB#
Conforto looking for a guillotine here but Dyon defends easily.
Conforto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyon is one step ahead there.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Dyon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Conforto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Conforto is retaining full guard.
Dyon is still trying to improve position.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Dyon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Dyon is proving a slippery customer.
Dyon showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Conforto wants to sweep here but Dyon controlling him for the moment.
Dyon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dyon stopping the sweep attempt from Conforto.
Dyon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dyon with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Conforto keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Dyon pushing down on Conforto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T6#
Conforto is refusing to be controlled, as Dyon sits in half guard.
Dyon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Conforto is not content to let Dyon control the position.
Dyon prevents Conforto from improving his position.
Dyon trying to control from half guard but Conforto is working away. #SUB#
Conforto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dyon controlling the action here.
Dyon is pressing down on Conforto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Conforto is holding on for now. #T7#
Dyon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dyon wants to pass to mount but Conforto is defending the position.
Dyon stalling.
Conforto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dyon in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are battling for position here. Conforto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Conforto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyon is one step ahead there. #T8#
Dyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Conforto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in The Sparring Cages inform me that Dyon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Conforto 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.
Conforto is trying to control the position but Dyon postures up.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Conforto keeps moving.
Dyon wants to pass the guard but Conforto is keeping the position.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Conforto keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass. #T9#
Dyon content to stall in guard here.
Conforto keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass.
Dyon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Conforto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dyon stays in close to Conforto's body and controls the position.
Conforto is trying to control the position but Dyon postures up. #T10#
Dyon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Conforto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (4) Dyon
Dyon is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Conforto is looking for a kimura but Dyon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Conforto to get the leverage.
Dyon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dyon is trying to maintain the position but Conforto is very close to passing his half guard.#T11##SUB#
Conforto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dyon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Conforto.
Dyon trying to control here.
Dyon is trying to get back to full guard.
Dyon gets back to full guard.
Dyon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Conforto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conforto (4) vs (6) Dyon
Conforto keeping full guard, as Dyon tries to pass. #T12##SUB#
Conforto is looking for a triangle but Dyon pushes his legs off easily.
Dyon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Conforto keeping moving, preventing Dyon from controlling successfully.
Conforto trying to keep a closed guard but Dyon is proving a slippery customer.
Dyon passes Conforto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conforto keeps working.
Conforto manages to get to full guard.
Conforto looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T13##SUB#
Conforto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dyon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dyon slips nicely into half guard.
Dyon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Conforto (4) vs (9) Dyon
Dyon looking to control but Conforto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dyon controlling from mount. #T14#
Conforto can't escape the position.
Dyon trying to control but Conforto is having none of it.
Dyon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dyon wants to control the pace but Conforto is squirming around nicely.
Conforto is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyon wants to control the pace but Conforto is squirming around nicely.
Conforto wants to control but Dyon is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon wins on points by 9 to 4.
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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 22 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ramirez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ramirez shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ramirez shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joshua Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Ramirez.
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ramirez sprawls and moves away.
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Brown decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Ramirez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Brown 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.
Brown is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Ramirez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ramirez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown is fighting to break Ramirez's control of his arms but Ramirez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Ramirez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Brown has passed into half guard!
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Brown controlling the pace.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ramirez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown pushing down on Ramirez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ramirez is trying to control but can't.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown is keen to just control but Ramirez is a slippery customer.#T6#
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Ramirez is working away.
Brown trying to control the pace.
Ramirez wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Ramirez defends it.
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brown moves into full mount! Ramirez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (0) Ramirez#T7#
Ramirez tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Ramirez is trying to escape the mount.
Brown wants to take his opponent's back but Ramirez doesn't allow it.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramirez gets back to half guard.#T8#
Brown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown'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.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown fails to take his opponent's back.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramirez is working to get back to half guard.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Brown postures up.#T9#
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramirez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brown prevents Ramirez from getting the reversal.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramirez controls the position.
Ramirez is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ramirez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown avoids the attempt from Ramirez to control.
Brown pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Brown can't control as he wanted to and Ramirez manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Brown.#T12#
Brown seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ramirez for as long as he can get away with.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ramirez is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard. #T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brown is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.
Ramirez trying to control but Brown postures up.
#T14##SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back.
Ramirez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back.
Brown prevents Ramirez from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Joshua Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 22 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Fiachna tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Fiachna gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (0) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson's coaches at SSJ 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.#SUB2#
Fiachna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Fiachna eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Fiachna is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fiachna has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fiachna off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (4) vs (5) Fiachna
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.
Fiachna just trying to survive but Jackson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Fiachna do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fiachna for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiachna is trying to break free.
Jackson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Fiachna tries to escape but Jackson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
Jackson controlling well, preventing Fiachna from escaping the position.
Jackson controlling from the back.
Fiachna trying to control the hands but Jackson won't let him.
Jackson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jackson is not going to allow Fiachna to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
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.
Fiachna turns into Jackson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (4) vs (7) Fiachna
My spies in LA Fitness inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jackson has his hands on Fiachna's head, controlling the position.
Fiachna pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
#T5##SUB2#
Fiachna is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Fiachna frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (4) vs (10) Fiachna
Jackson can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Fiachna looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiachna content just to control the position here.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jackson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Fiachna has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Fiachna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.#T7#
Jackson is staying active underneath Fiachna, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiachna pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiachna preventing the sweep.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Jackson controlling the position.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Fiachna controlling him for the moment.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Fiachna sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Fiachna has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Fiachna seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Fiachna 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.
#SUB2#
Fiachna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T10#
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson controls Fiachna momentarily but Fiachna frees himself.
Fiachna trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T11#
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Jackson managing to control the position.
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (6) vs (10) Fiachna
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Fiachna is trying to keep Jackson in close.
#T12#
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson'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.#SUB2#
Fiachna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Fiachna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiachna can't keep his opponent in guard - Jackson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Fiachna trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Fiachna wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Fiachna actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Fiachna wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna wins on points by 10 to 6.
Darragh Fiachna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 48 losses; Tobias Pancake!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pancake throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Huhrera 's waist but Huhrera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pancake off to one side.
Huhrera tries to counter with a takedown but Pancake is quick to defend against it.
Pancake shoots in for a takedown but Huhrera shows good takedown defense.
Huhrera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pancake sprawls and moves away.
Pancake tries for a takedown but Huhrera circles away easily#TD#
and Huhrera counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (0) Pancake
Julio Valeron Huhrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tobias Pancake.
Pancake gets back to full guard.
Huhrera looking to sit in guard and control but Pancake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (2) Pancake
Pancake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Huhrera holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Pancake wants to control from the top but Huhrera keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera '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.
Huhrera wants to sweep but no luck.
Huhrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huhrera seems keen to control Pancake's posture.#T2#
Pancake passes Huhrera 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Pancake seems content to control.
Huhrera is looking to improve his position.
Pancake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huhrera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Pancake seems to be working for a kimura but Huhrera defends the submission attempt.
Huhrera is controlling Pancake's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Pancake is thwarting Huhrera 's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Pancake is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Huhrera sees it coming and defends easily.
Huhrera is looking to control Pancake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Huhrera avoid being mounted?
Pancake performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Huhrera is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Pancake wants to take a breather but Huhrera is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake is looking to stall here but Huhrera recovers full guard.
Huhrera keeping full guard, as Pancake tries to pass.
Huhrera wants to sweep here but Pancake controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Pancake advances to half guard.
Pancake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huhrera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Huhrera wants to improve his position but Pancake is controlling well.
Huhrera is staying active underneath Pancake, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Huhrera is looking to improve his position.
#T6##SUB2#
Huhrera is defending against the submission attempts here by Pancake.
Pancake wants to take a breather but Huhrera is having none of it.
Huhrera is looking for a sweep. Pancake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pancake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pancake is trying to control the action in half guard but Huhrera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Huhrera makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Huhrera .#T7#
Pancake trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Huhrera 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.
Pancake trying to control but Huhrera is working from the bottom.
Pancake stopping the sweep attempt from Huhrera .
Pancake looking to sit in guard and control but Huhrera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (4) vs (2) Pancake
Pancake is pulling down on Huhrera 's head to control his posture. #T8#
Huhrera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Huhrera controlling the action here.
Pancake is pressing down on Huhrera 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Huhrera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully. #T9#
Huhrera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pancake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huhrera advances to half guard.
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Pancake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pancake regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Pancake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huhrera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Huhrera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pancake has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Huhrera passes Pancake's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T10#
Huhrera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pancake is staying active underneath Huhrera , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pancake is looking to improve his position.
Huhrera is thwarting Pancake's attempts to control the position.
Pancake is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Pancake works his way to full guard. Good work.
Huhrera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pancake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Huhrera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pancake pulls Huhrera in to control the position. #T12#
Huhrera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
Huhrera is stalling in the full guard.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
Huhrera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pancake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (4) vs (4) Pancake
Pancake sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13##SUB2#
Pancake has gone for a leg lock! Huhrera slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pancake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (6) vs (4) Pancake
Huhrera looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Pancake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huhrera is aware though and is defending well.#T14#
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Pancake is retaining full guard.
Huhrera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Huhrera seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pancake for as long as he can get away with.
Huhrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
Pancake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancake can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Huhrera controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huhrera takes the fight on points by 6 to 4.
Our winner, Julio Valeron Huhrera , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 26 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 22 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hirsch 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: Hirsch (4) vs (0) Petersen
Hirsch trying to control the position but Petersen is working away.
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Petersen is looking to reverse the position.
Petersen keeps trying to improve his position.
Petersen seems a little lost for a moment, as Hirsch dominates the positioning.
Petersen gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen trying to control here.
#T1#
Petersen is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hirsch is staying active.
Petersen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hirsch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hirsch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hirsch being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hirsch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petersen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hirsch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hirsch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Petersen for as long as he can get away with.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Hirsch is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Petersen has Hirsch pulled in close to control his posture.
Hirsch preventing the sweep.
Petersen pulls Hirsch in close to his closed guard and prevents Hirsch from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hirsch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Petersen being controlled here, momentarily.
Hirsch continues to stall.
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.
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Hirsch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petersen has control of Hirsch's left arm, preventing Hirsch from doing any damage. #T5#
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hirsch controls the pace.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen trying to control the position here.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Hirsch trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T6#
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Hirsch wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Hirsch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hirsch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen pulls Hirsch in close to his closed guard and prevents Hirsch from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hirsch is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen looking to control but Hirsch passes into half guard.
#T7#
Hirsch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
More hug and hope from Hirsch.
Petersen won't allow Hirsch to pass to mount.
Petersen trying to hold on to Hirsch's head to control him but Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T8#
Hirsch is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.
Petersen won't allow Hirsch to pass to mount.
Hirsch passes into side control, despite Petersen's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (7) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Petersen is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T9#
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Hirsch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petersen moves into full guard.
Hirsch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hirsch is one step ahead there.
Petersen trying to control the position here.
Petersen being controlled here, momentarily.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen pulls Hirsch in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Hirsch won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Hirsch postures up.
Petersen pulls Hirsch in close to his closed guard and prevents Hirsch from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (7) vs (2) Petersen
Hirsch controlling Petersen's posture. #T12##SUB#
Hirsch looking for a guillotine here but Petersen defends easily.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Hirsch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hirsch pulls Petersen in to control the position. #SUB#
Hirsch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petersen is aware though and is defending well.
Petersen won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here. #T13#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Hirsch 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.#T14##SUB#
Hirsch has his foot on Petersen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petersen works his way back into a safe position though.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Hirsch looking for a guillotine here but Petersen defends easily.
Petersen 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!
Hirsch looking for a sweep. Not yet Hirsch, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Our winner, Harry Hirsch, 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.
In defeat, Conald Petersen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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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 28 wins and 13 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nickal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Trump tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nickal is in Trump's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trump is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Trump keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal 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.
Trump looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal 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. #T1#
Trump working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Trump escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nickal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump looking to control but Nickal passes into half guard.
#T2#
Trump wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Nickal tries to pass to full mount but Trump defends it.
Trump wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
#SUB#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.
Trump is trying to control but can't.
Nickal wants to free his trapped foot but Trump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Trump is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (5) Nickal
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nickal advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Trump (0) vs (7) Nickal
Nickal tries to take Trump's back but instead Trump uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nickal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trump knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickal is thwarting Trump's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Nickal not doing much here.
Nickal passes into side control, despite Trump's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (10) Nickal#T5##SUB2#
Nickal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trump is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Trump tries to buck Nickal off but Nickal is having none of it.
Nickal tries to move to mount but Trump blocks the move with his legs.
Nickal working away.
Nickal taking a breather here.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T6#
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Trump manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nickal's best efforts.
Trump won't allow Nickal to pass to mount.
Trump trying to control here.
Trump gets full guard.#T7#
Trump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trump trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Trump is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nickal defends well.#SUB#
Trump throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Nickal escapes and throws Trump's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (0) vs (13) Nickal#T8#
Nickal trying to control the position but Trump is working away.
Trump wants to control but Nickal postures up.
Nickal wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trump is letting Nickal control him for a moment. #T9#
Trump can't do much from the bottom here.
Nickal tries to advance position but instead Trump slips a leg back in to half guard.
Trump controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nickal not doing much here.
#T10#
Nickal is thwarting Trump's attempts to control the position.
Nickal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Trump is working away.
Trump slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Nickal being controlled here momentarily.
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Nickal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Nickal 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.#T12#
Trump bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nickal's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (13) Nickal
Nickal managing to control the position.
Nickal wants to control the position but Trump says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nickal is looking for a sweep. Trump is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trump is trying to control. Nickal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickal wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
#T13#
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal is positioning himself well to prevent Trump advancing to mount.
Trump is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nickal! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (13) Nickal
Nickal looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.#T14#
Nickal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trump content just to control the position here.
Nickal wants to control but Trump is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Trump goes for an armbar but Nickal turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nickal. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (5) vs (15) Nickal
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 15 to 5.
Bo Nickal is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bo Nickal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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