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CWC 325 - Miyagi vs Burroughs PBP Commentary |
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 34 losses; Ryan Hell!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jiurgite gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jiurgite is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Jiurgite has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hell uses from the top position.
Jiurgite is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hell stopping the sweep attempt from Jiurgite.
Hell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jiurgite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Jiurgite is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jiurgite working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Hell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hell wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving.
Hell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiurgite can't keep his opponent in guard - Hell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Jiurgite gets full guard.
Jiurgite looking for a sweep. Not yet Jiurgite, not yet.
Hell looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jiurgite bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (0) Hell#SUB2#
Hell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jiurgite controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Hell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jiurgite definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Hell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jiurgite defends well.
Jiurgite trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hell working a defensive guard here.
Jiurgite looking to sit in guard and control but Hell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (2) Hell#SUB#
Jiurgite isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hell stacks Jiurgite on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hell! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (2) vs (5) Hell
Jiurgite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4##SUB2#
Hell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Hell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jiurgite is trying to control Hell's posture but Hell avoids it.
Hell trying to control the position but Jiurgite is working away.
Jiurgite is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hell off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jiurgite (6) vs (5) Hell#T5#
Jiurgite tries to keep control of the position but Hell is staying busy.
What can Hell do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Hell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hell looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jiurgite.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hell trying to control but not successfully.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hell turns into Jiurgite and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (6) vs (7) Hell
Jiurgite looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Jiurgite manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hell manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (8) vs (7) Hell
Hell looking to control.
#SUB2#
Jiurgite got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jiurgite has managed to get both his arms back between Hell's legs - danger averted.
Jiurgite controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jiurgite trying to control but Hell is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jiurgite 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. #T7#
Jiurgite trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Hell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jiurgite passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (11) vs (7) Hell
Hell is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Hell is trying to escape the position but Jiurgite is controlling the position. #SUB#
Jiurgite tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jiurgite has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jiurgite trying to control the action but Hell is working from the bottom.
Hell is looking for a sweep.
Hell seems a little lost for a moment, as Jiurgite dominates the positioning.
Hell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (11) vs (9) Hell
Hell wants to pass to mount but Jiurgite is defending the position.
Hell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Hell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jiurgite does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jiurgite regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hell passes Jiurgite's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jiurgite moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hell tries to free his leg and advance position but Jiurgite is retaining full guard. #T10##SUB2#
Hell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jiurgite is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jiurgite has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (13) vs (9) Hell#SUB2#
Hell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Hell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jiurgite doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jiurgite manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Jiurgite is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hell has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (13) vs (11) Hell
Hell advances to half guard. #T11#
Jiurgite is looking to improve his position.
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard but Hell has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (13) vs (14) Hell
Jiurgite regains half guard.
Hell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hell wants to free his trapped foot but Jiurgite is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jiurgite is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T12#
Jiurgite makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jiurgite.
Jiurgite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hell stands and throws Jiurgite's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (13) vs (17) Hell
Hell working away.
Jiurgite is not content to let Hell control the position.
Jiurgite is looking to reverse the position.#T13#
Jiurgite stops Hell from passing to mount.
Jiurgite sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Hell is looking for a kimura here.
Hell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jiurgite does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but Hell is controlling well.
Hell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T14##SUB2#
Hell is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Hell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hell is just content to waste time from the top position. Jiurgite takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hell passes Jiurgite's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hell wants to pass to mount but Jiurgite is defending the position.
Jiurgite is not content to let Hell control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hell wins on points by 17 to 13.
Ryan Hell 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Ken Vrjalya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Eric Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vrjalya fails to land the takedown.
Barnes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vrjalya shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vrjalya gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vrjalya defends it well.#CL2#
Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barnes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Barnes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vrjalya after a bit of a struggle.
Barnes tries for a takedown but Vrjalya manages to get underhooks.
Ken Vrjalya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Barnes.
Barnes fails to pull guard.
Barnes tries to pull guard but Vrjalya won't allow it.
Barnes jumps guard but Vrjalya stands there with Barnes around his waist. Barnes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Vrjalya has Barnes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vrjalya pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barnes tumbling to the mat - Vrjalya dives into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (0) Barnes
Vrjalya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vrjalya is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Vrjalya has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Barnes moves into full guard.
Vrjalya stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Vrjalya tries to pass.
Vrjalya won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (2) Barnes
Vrjalya is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vrjalya controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Vrjalya pulls Barnes in to control the position. #T2#
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vrjalya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vrjalya working a defensive guard here.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrjalya is keeping the position for now.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving. #SUB#
Vrjalya escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T3#
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
Vrjalya is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Vrjalya is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrjalya is retaining full guard.
Vrjalya looking for a sweep. Not yet Vrjalya, not yet.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Vrjalya managing to control the position.
Barnes passes into half guard. #T4#
Barnes is looking to pass Vrjalya's guard but actually Vrjalya recovers to full guard.
Barnes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (5) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Barnes wants to take a breather but Vrjalya manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Barnes.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrjalya is retaining full guard.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vrjalya is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (4) vs (5) Barnes
Vrjalya looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (4) vs (7) Barnes
Vrjalya looking for a sweep. Not yet Vrjalya, not yet.
Vrjalya trying to control the position here.
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T6#
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Vrjalya keeps moving.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrjalya is retaining full guard.
Barnes won't allow Vrjalya to sweep him here.
Vrjalya is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes pushes down on Vrjalya's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Vrjalya is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Barnes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7#
Barnes uses his free foot to push down on Vrjalya's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vrjalya. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (4) vs (10) Barnes
Vrjalya is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnes avoids the attempt from Vrjalya to control.#SUB2#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnes tries to control but Vrjalya wriggling away.
Vrjalya is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Vrjalya wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes looking to control but Vrjalya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vrjalya is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barnes is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Vrjalya is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Vrjalya (4) vs (13) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Vrjalya is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Barnes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vrjalya defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Barnes working for the choke. #T9#
Vrjalya trying to control the position but Barnes manages to sink in the hooks.
Vrjalya tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vrjalya wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes tries to control but Vrjalya wriggling away.
Vrjalya is looking to get to half guard.
Barnes trying to control but Vrjalya is having none of it.
Vrjalya is just holding on here. Barnes manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vrjalya (4) vs (16) Barnes#T10##SUB2#
Vrjalya is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Barnes is trying to stick to Vrjalya's back but Vrjalya is turning into Barnes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barnes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vrjalya. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (6) vs (16) Barnes
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (6) vs (18) Barnes
Vrjalya slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrjalya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Vrjalya is keeping the position.#T11#
Barnes preventing the sweep.
Barnes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnes won't allow Vrjalya to sweep him here.
Vrjalya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vrjalya's guard.
Barnes is looking to advance position but Vrjalya won't allow it.
Barnes is trying to control. Vrjalya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vrjalya wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
#T12#
Vrjalya tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes trying to control the action but Vrjalya is working from the bottom.
Barnes is controlling the pace.
Vrjalya is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is thwarting Vrjalya's attempts to control the position.
Barnes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vrjalya! Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (6) vs (21) Barnes#T13##SUB2#
Barnes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vrjalya is now in Barnes's guard. A big mistake from Barnes there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vrjalya (8) vs (21) Barnes
Vrjalya 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.
Vrjalya looking to pass the guard.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Barnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barnes is trying to keep Vrjalya in close.
Vrjalya stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes wants to control the position but Vrjalya says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T14#
Vrjalya trying to control from half guard but Barnes is working away.
Vrjalya is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barnes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barnes wants to improve his position but Vrjalya is controlling well.
Barnes trying to control here.
#SUB#
Vrjalya is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vrjalya perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Vrjalya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 21 to 8.
Eric Barnes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 32 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Siam misses with a takedown attempt - Archer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Archer feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Archer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Siam gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer tries to get to full guard but Siam has control of the leg.
Archer is looking to control Siam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Siam wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam controlling the action here.#T1#
Archer wants to control but Siam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siam perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Siam is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Archer controlling the position well.
Siam controlling the action here.#T2#
Siam is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
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.
Archer wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
Siam trying to control the pace.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB2#
Archer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer controlling the position.#T4#
Archer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Archer trying to control the position.
Archer controlling Siam's posture. #T5#
Siam 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. #SUB2#
Archer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Siam defends well.
Archer is pulling down on Siam's head. It's preventing any offense from Siam, at least for the moment.#T6#
Siam trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer pulls Siam in close to his closed guard and prevents Siam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Archer wants to control but Siam passes easily into half guard.
#T7#
Siam wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam controlling the pace.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Archer wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
#T8#
Siam trying to control the pace.
Archer tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Archer is in trouble now - Siam has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) Archer#T9#
Siam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Siam avoids the attempt from Archer to control.
Archer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Siam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Siam looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Siam prevents Archer from getting the reversal.
Archer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Archer wants to control but Siam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siam is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (8) vs (0) Archer
Archer is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Archer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Siam pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Archer has given up his back. Will we see Siam going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Siam (11) vs (0) Archer#T12#
Good control from Siam.
Archer is trying to break free.
#T13#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.
Archer breaks Siam's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (11) vs (2) Archer
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
Siam looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Archer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Siam works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Siam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Archer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Siam is adopting a defensive guard.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Chan Siam 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 14 wins and 14 losses; Joe Tidd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 13 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tidd enables Lee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tidd manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tidd (0) vs (2) Lee
Tidd has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tidd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tidd 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.
Tidd seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Tidd is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tidd trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Tidd is retaining full guard.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tidd 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: Tidd (2) vs (2) Lee
Tidd is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tidd keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Tidd stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lee controlling Tidd's posture.
Tidd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. #T3#
Lee has his hands on Tidd's head, controlling the position.
Tidd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tidd is one step ahead there.
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#T4#
Tidd looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (2) vs (4) Lee
Lee wants to pass the guard but Tidd is keeping the position.
Tidd looking to control but Lee passes into half guard.
Lee controlling the action here. #T5#
Tidd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tidd (6) vs (4) Lee
Tidd controls the position.
Lee 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tidd's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
What can Lee do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T6#
Lee looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tidd.
Tidd wants to control the position but Lee frees himself and scrambles - Tidd manages to regain control in side control.
Lee regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tidd's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Well, if Tidd 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.
Tidd trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom. #T7#
Tidd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tidd trying to control the pace.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Tidd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tidd content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Tidd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Tidd stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tidd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tidd is stalling in the full guard.
Tidd is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tidd (6) vs (8) Lee#T9#
Tidd is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee controlling from mount.
Lee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away. #T10#
Tidd is working to get back to half guard.
Tidd gets back to half guard.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
Lee is thwarting Tidd's attempts to control the position.
Tidd is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Lee controlling the pace.
Tidd is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tidd avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Tidd is doing well to control the position and prevent Lee from advancing to side control.#T12#
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tidd wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Tidd wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tidd is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tidd trying to control here.
Tidd tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg. #T13#
Tidd gets back to full guard.
Lee won't allow Tidd to sweep him here.
Tidd is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tidd keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T14#
Tidd has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Tidd'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.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (6) vs (11) Lee
Lee in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 11 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, John Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 31 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Skallagrimsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hirsch is trying to defend but Skallagrimsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (0) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Hirsch is trying to control but can't.
Skallagrimsson is stalling here. Hirsch is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Skallagrimsson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hirsch has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (4) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Hirsch working away.
You can see the frustration on Skallagrimsson's face as Hirsch controls the position.
Skallagrimsson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (6) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch controlling the position easily from mount.
Skallagrimsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Hirsch has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
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.
Hirsch controlling from mount.
Skallagrimsson tries to improve his position but instead Hirsch has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (9) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson is in bad spot here.
Good control from Hirsch.
Skallagrimsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Skallagrimsson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Skallagrimsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy.
#T2#
Skallagrimsson wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Hirsch seems content to control.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a sweep. Hirsch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skallagrimsson wants to sweep but Hirsch has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (12) vs (2) Skallagrimsson#T3#
Hirsch controlling from side mount.
Skallagrimsson is looking to reverse the position.
Skallagrimsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hirsch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hirsch controlling the action here.
Hirsch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Skallagrimsson is trying to control but Hirsch passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (15) vs (2) Skallagrimsson#T4#
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a sweep.
Hirsch slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Skallagrimsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Hirsch is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Skallagrimsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Skallagrimsson is trying to work for a sweep but Hirsch has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (17) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Hirsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Skallagrimsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skallagrimsson is just holding on here. Hirsch manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (20) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
Hirsch is trying to stick to Skallagrimsson's back but Skallagrimsson is turning into Hirsch. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hirsch's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Skallagrimsson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (20) vs (4) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Skallagrimsson from controlling successfully.
Skallagrimsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hirsch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T7#
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.
Skallagrimsson trying to move into half guard but instead Hirsch has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (22) vs (4) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson controlling Hirsch's posture.
Skallagrimsson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hirsch has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (25) vs (4) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson is letting Hirsch control him for a moment. #T8#
Skallagrimsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hirsch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Skallagrimsson seems a little lost for a moment, as Hirsch dominates the positioning.
Skallagrimsson is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Skallagrimsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skallagrimsson tries to control but Hirsch manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (28) vs (4) Skallagrimsson
Hirsch has good solid back control here.
Hirsch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Skallagrimsson tries to escape the position.
Skallagrimsson breaks Hirsch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (28) vs (6) Skallagrimsson
Hirsch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hirsch wants to hit a sweep here but Skallagrimsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hirsch there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (28) vs (9) Skallagrimsson
Hirsch working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Skallagrimsson content just to control the position here.
Hirsch wants to hold on but Skallagrimsson pushes him away.
Skallagrimsson fails to advance to Hirsch's back.
Hirsch tries to hold on but Skallagrimsson postures up.#T11#
Hirsch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson controlling from the full mount.
Hirsch is squirming around, avoiding Skallagrimsson's attempts to control the action.
Hirsch is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skallagrimsson can't control as he wanted to and Hirsch manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T12#
Skallagrimsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hirsch won't allow Skallagrimsson to pass to mount.
Hirsch wants to control but Skallagrimsson is keeping busy.
Hirsch is doing well to control the position and prevent Skallagrimsson from advancing to side control.#T13#
Skallagrimsson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Skallagrimsson trying to advance position but Hirsch counters by regaining guard.
Skallagrimsson is fighting to break Hirsch's control of his arms but Hirsch is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hirsch continues to stall.#T14#
Skallagrimsson trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hirsch holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More hug and hope from Hirsch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 28 to 9.
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. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Ricardo Rebenta!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rebenta tries for a takedown but Jabbar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jabbar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rebenta with a poor takedown #TD#
and Jabbar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jabbar. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (0) Rebenta
Rebenta being controlled here, momentarily.
Rebenta seems keen to control Jabbar's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jabbar 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.#T1#
Rebenta keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully.
Jabbar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rebenta is trying to control the position but Jabbar postures up.
Jabbar controlling from the top position. #T2#
Jabbar preventing the sweep.
Jabbar trying to control but Rebenta is working from the bottom.
Jabbar 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.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Rebenta is keeping the position.#T3#
Jabbar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jabbar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rebenta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Rebenta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jabbar is one step ahead there.
Jabbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Rebenta being controlled here, momentarily.
Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Rebenta is retaining full guard.
Jabbar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rebenta has his hands on Jabbar's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Rebenta looking to control but Jabbar passes into half guard.
Jabbar is controlling the pace.
Jabbar trying to control the action but Rebenta is working from the bottom. #T7#
Jabbar is controlling the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jabbar.#T8#
Jabbar trying to mount his opponent but Rebenta defends it.
Jabbar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rebenta is controlling Jabbar's trapped leg to prevent Jabbar from advancing to side control.#T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jabbar is looking to take a break and control but Rebenta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jabbar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Jabbar is trying to control the action in half guard but Rebenta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jabbar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rebenta is trying is best to control the position here.
Rebenta is looking to improve his position.
Jabbar wants to free his trapped foot but Rebenta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.#T11#
Rebenta moves into full guard.
Jabbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rebenta is keeping the position for now.
Jabbar preventing the sweep.
Jabbar stays in close to Rebenta's body and controls the position.
Jabbar looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Rebenta keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully.
Jabbar controlling from the top position.
Jabbar won't allow Rebenta to sweep him here. #T13##SUB#
Jabbar 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.
Rebenta is adopting a defensive guard.
Rebenta tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Rebenta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jabbar controls the pace.
Rebenta keeping moving, preventing Jabbar from controlling successfully.
Jabbar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabbar trying to control but Rebenta is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jabbar takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
An out of breath Muhammad Jabbar 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; More IsMore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 22 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Silva Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches IsMore napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: IsMore (0) vs (4) Silva Jr
IsMore is looking for a sweep.
IsMore can't do much from the bottom here.
IsMore manages to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: IsMore (0) vs (7) Silva Jr
IsMore regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore trying to control from the bottom.
Silva Jr wants to free his trapped foot but IsMore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva Jr in particular looking to stall.#T1##SUB#
IsMore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
IsMore is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva Jr from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Silva Jr maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! IsMore could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Silva Jr has cracked it and IsMore is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Silva Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Silva Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Rich Silva Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 13 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hozdic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saldini sprawls well initially but Hozdic persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hozdic jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Saldini
Hozdic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hozdic controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini regains half guard.#T1#
Hozdic prevents Saldini from improving his position.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Saldini is defending well.
Hozdic content to control rather than advance.
Saldini is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hozdic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hozdic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saldini for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Saldini trying to control here.
Hozdic not doing much here.
Saldini controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hozdic sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Saldini is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hozdic controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Hozdic controlling the action here.
Saldini is doing well to control the position and prevent Hozdic from advancing to side control.
Saldini wants to control but Hozdic passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (8) vs (0) Saldini
Hozdic working away.#T6#
Saldini gets back to half guard.
Saldini is looking to control Hozdic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saldini avoid being mounted?
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well.
Saldini is looking to get back to full guard here but Hozdic has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (11) vs (0) Saldini#T7#
Hozdic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Hozdic continues to stall.#T8#
Saldini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hozdic's best efforts.#T9#
Saldini trying to hold on to Hozdic's head to control him but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Saldini trying to hold on to Hozdic's head to control him but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Saldini is trying to get back to full guard.
Saldini keeps trying to improve his position.
Hozdic controlling the pace.
Saldini wants to get back to full guard.
Saldini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Hozdic won't allow Saldini to sweep him here.
Saldini being controlled here, momentarily.
Saldini trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Hozdic stopping the sweep attempt from Saldini.
Hozdic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saldini 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.
Hozdic is stalling in the full guard.
Saldini working a defensive guard but Hozdic passes into half guard.
#T13#
Still in half guard, Hozdic seems content to control.
Hozdic wants to free his trapped foot but Saldini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hozdic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hozdic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hozdic is pressing down on Saldini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saldini is holding on for now. #T14#
Saldini preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hozdic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic is thwarting Saldini's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Dragan Hozdic retains his super heavyweight title!
Dragan Hozdic made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY in his post fight interview. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 25 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kakuto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (0) vs (2) Kakuto
Bar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bar controlling Kakuto's posture.
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.
Kakuto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar trying to control the position here. #T1#
Bar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Bar is retaining full guard.
Bar seems keen to control Kakuto's posture.
Bar looking to control.
Bar is really struggling to control Kakuto but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Bar pulls Kakuto in close to prevent any damage.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Kakuto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kakuto passes Bar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bar trying to control but Kakuto postures up.
#T3#
Bar wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bar trying to hold on to Kakuto's head to control him but Kakuto postures up.
Bar is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bar is refusing to be controlled, as Kakuto sits in half guard. #T4#
Kakuto is just content to waste time from the top position. Bar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bar working a defensive guard here.
Bar seems keen to control Kakuto's posture.
Kakuto looking to pass the guard.
Bar is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Bar is retaining full guard.
Bar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bar keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Bar is adopting a defensive guard.
Bar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto keeping moving, preventing Bar from controlling successfully.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (4) Kakuto#T7#
Bar is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up.
Bar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (4) vs (4) Kakuto
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (4) vs (6) Kakuto
Bar wants to sweep but no luck.
Kakuto looking to pass the guard.
Bar has his hands on Kakuto's head, controlling the position. #T8#
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Bar is keeping the position.
Kakuto won't allow Bar to sweep him here.
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Bar keeps moving.
Bar working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Bar is pulling down on Kakuto's head. It's preventing any offense from Kakuto, at least for the moment.
Bar keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Bar 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.#T10#
Kakuto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Bar is keeping the position.
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Bar has control of Kakuto's left arm, preventing Kakuto from doing any damage.
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Bar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Bar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Kakuto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bar keeping full guard, as Kakuto tries to pass. #T13#
Bar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (6) vs (6) Kakuto
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bar is one step ahead there.
Bar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (6) vs (8) Kakuto
Bar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bar wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto wins on points by 8 to 6.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is the new middleweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tsuyoi Kakuto waved his t-shirt featuring Fantasy Threads's logo in front of the cameras. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Miyagi drives through and clinches with Burroughs against the cage.
#TD#
Miyagi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Miyagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs is pulling down on Miyagi's head to control his posture.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer.
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.#T1#
Miyagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burroughs looking for a sweep. Not yet Burroughs, not yet.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard.
Burroughs has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Miyagi has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Miyagi trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Miyagi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Burroughs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miyagi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Burroughs is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyagi happy to just control the position for now.
Miyagi working away.
Burroughs is looking to reverse the position.
Burroughs stops Miyagi from passing to mount.
Burroughs is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Burroughs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (5) vs (2) Burroughs
Miyagi trying to hold on to Burroughs's head to control him but Burroughs postures up.
Miyagi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Burroughs is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Miyagi is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs stalling.
Miyagi is holding on to half guard well.
Burroughs with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Burroughs wants to free his trapped foot but Miyagi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miyagi wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burroughs trying to control from half guard but Miyagi is working away.
Miyagi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burroughs in particular looking to stall.
Miyagi is refusing to be controlled, as Burroughs sits in half guard. #T7#
Miyagi is trying is best to control the position here.
Burroughs is looking to pass Miyagi's guard but actually Miyagi recovers to full guard.
Burroughs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miyagi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T8#
Miyagi can't keep his opponent in guard - Burroughs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miyagi is trying to get back to full guard.
Burroughs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miyagi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miyagi is looking for a sweep. Burroughs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Burroughs is thwarting Miyagi's attempts to control the position.
Miyagi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burroughs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burroughs's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyagi (9) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs is trying to break free.
Burroughs trying to control the hands but Miyagi breaks the grip.
Miyagi controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Burroughs's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Miyagi not allowing Burroughs to control his hands. #T10#
Miyagi struggling to keep hold of the position.
Miyagi controlling well, preventing Burroughs from escaping the position.
Miyagi gets his hands free as Burroughs looks to control.
Miyagi controlling the position well here. Burroughs rolled but Miyagi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Burroughs's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Miyagi has good solid back control here.
Burroughs wants to escape the position.
Burroughs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Miyagi controls the action.
Burroughs biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
You can see the frustration on Burroughs's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Miyagi controlling the position well here. Burroughs rolled but Miyagi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Miyagi manages to sink in the hooks.
Miyagi controlling from the back.
Burroughs tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Miyagi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Burroughs trying to control the hands but Miyagi breaks the grip.
Burroughs tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Miyagi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Burroughs doesn't escape. #T14#
Burroughs is trying to break free.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Miyagi just sinks the hooks in.
Miyagi keeps control of the position easily here as Burroughs tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Burroughs's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Koryu Miyagi retains his lightweight title!
Koryu Miyagi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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