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CWC 349 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Phil St. Georges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
St. Georges shoots in looking for a takedown. Delisle tries to sprawl out of it but St. Georges keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Delisle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Delisle feints and as St. Georges raises his hands in defense, Delisle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: St. Georges (0) vs (2) Delisle
St. Georges wants to sweep here but Delisle controlling him for the moment.
Delisle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St. Georges is keeping the position for now.
St. Georges wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges is pulling down on Delisle's head. It's preventing any offense from Delisle, at least for the moment.
Delisle 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.
Delisle tries to free his leg and advance position but St. Georges is retaining full guard. #T1#
St. Georges trying to keep a closed guard but Delisle is proving a slippery customer.
St. Georges can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Delisle controls the pace.
St. Georges looking to control.
Delisle stays in close to St. Georges's body and controls the position.
St. Georges 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.
Delisle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
St. Georges is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Delisle 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.
Delisle tries to free his leg and advance position but St. Georges is retaining full guard.
Delisle stopping the sweep attempt from St. Georges.
Delisle tries to free his leg and advance position but St. Georges is retaining full guard.
Delisle is still trying to improve position.
St. Georges is controlling Delisle's posture.
Delisle controls from within his opponent's guard.
St. Georges is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Delisle content to stall in guard here.
Delisle looking to pass the guard.
Delisle is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Delisle trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delisle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Delisle stopping the sweep attempt from St. Georges.
Delisle tries to free his leg and advance position but St. Georges is retaining full guard.
Delisle content to stall in guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as St. Georges holds on and takes a little breather.
St. Georges 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.#T5#
St. Georges keeping full guard, as Delisle tries to pass.
Delisle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Delisle trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St. Georges looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Delisle is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
St. Georges trying to control the position.
Delisle content to stall in guard here.
Delisle stopping the sweep attempt from St. Georges.
Delisle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
St. Georges is trying to control the position but Delisle postures up. #T7#
Delisle 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.
Delisle looking to pass the guard.
St. Georges bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Delisle's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St. Georges (2) vs (2) Delisle
Delisle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as St. Georges controls the pace.
Delisle is trying to keep St. Georges in close.
St. Georges controlling from the top position.
St. Georges has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Delisle keeps moving.
St. Georges won't allow Delisle to sweep him here.
Delisle working a defensive guard but St. Georges manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (5) vs (2) Delisle
Delisle gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: St. Georges (7) vs (2) Delisle
Delisle is working to get back to half guard.
St. Georges controlling the position easily from mount.
Delisle gets back to half guard.#T9#
Delisle is looking for a sweep. St. Georges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Delisle moves into full guard.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Delisle keeps moving.
Delisle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St. Georges sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Delisle's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Delisle manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delisle keeping full guard, as St. Georges tries to pass.
Delisle wants to sweep here but St. Georges controlling him for the moment.
St. Georges controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Delisle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. St. Georges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T10#
St. Georges is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Delisle working for a triangle but St. Georges defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delisle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Delisle looking to hit a scissor sweep but St. Georges is one step ahead there.
St. Georges stands and throws Delisle's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (10) vs (2) Delisle#T11#
Delisle is trying to improve his position.
Delisle trying to remain calm as St. Georges controls from the top position.
Delisle is looking to reverse the position.
St. Georges tries to advance to mount but Delisle instead regains half guard.
Well, if St. Georges 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.
St. Georges is pressing down on Delisle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Delisle is holding on for now. #SUB#
St. Georges is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Delisle is just riding it out for now. St. Georges eventually gives up the hold. #T12#
St. Georges trying to pass the guard but Delisle defending well.
Delisle is trying to control but can't.
St. Georges is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Delisle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
St. Georges stalling.
Delisle trying to hold on to St. Georges's head to control him but St. Georges postures up.
St. Georges controlling the action here.
St. Georges seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Delisle for as long as he can get away with.
Delisle is looking to improve his position.
Delisle 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.
Delisle regains full guard. Nicely done.
St. Georges passes Delisle's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T14#
Well, if St. Georges 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.
Delisle is looking for a sweep. St. Georges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Delisle is trying to maintain the position but St. Georges is very close to passing his half guard.
Delisle tries to get to full guard but St. Georges has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Delisle looking for submissions off his back.
St. Georges takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Delisle is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
St. Georges takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A very excited looking Phil St. Georges 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 35 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 20 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petersen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Nickal
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petersen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Nickal
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Petersen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is desperately trying to improve his position but Petersen has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen moves to his opponent's back but Nickal bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Petersen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (5) vs (2) Nickal#T1#
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Petersen controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Nickal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nickal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Petersen has his hands on Nickal's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (7) vs (2) Nickal
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #T3#
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen passes Nickal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Petersen trying to work for an americana but Nickal has managed to regain full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nickal holds on and takes a little breather.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Nickal is keeping the position.#T4#
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.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Nickal looking for a guillotine here but Petersen defends easily.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Nickal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (7) vs (4) Nickal
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T6#
Petersen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nickal is now in half guard.
Nickal wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg. #T7#
Petersen trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Petersen manages to get to full guard.
Petersen is trying to hold Nickal in close to prevent damage but Nickal has managed to pass into half guard.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position. #T8#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Petersen trying to get back to full guard but Nickal takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (7) vs (7) Nickal
Petersen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Nickal is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (9) vs (7) Nickal
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
Petersen forces his way into half guard.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T10#
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Nickal is defending well.
Petersen is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.
Petersen is thwarting Nickal's attempts to control the position.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Nickal defending well.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
Petersen'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.#T11#
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nickal trying to control here.
Petersen trying to control the pace.
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nickal for as long as he can get away with.#T12#
Petersen continues to stall.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Nickal won't allow Petersen to pass to mount. #T13#
Petersen is looking to pass Nickal's guard but actually Nickal recovers to full guard.
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully. #T14##SUB#
Petersen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nickal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nickal has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (9) vs (9) Nickal
Nickal stays in close to Petersen's body and controls the position.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen is pulling down on Nickal's head. It's preventing any offense from Nickal, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Petersen gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Petersen takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
A victorious Conald Petersen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Derek Erwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 40 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Erwin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ottke defends it nicely.#TD#
Erwin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ottke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Erwin (2) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke pulls Erwin in close to his closed guard and prevents Erwin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Erwin wants to pass the guard but Ottke is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ottke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Erwin defends it easily.
Erwin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Erwin tries to pass.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.
Erwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Ottke can't keep his opponent in guard - Erwin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ottke trying to hold on to Erwin's head to control him but Erwin postures up.
Erwin trying to pass the guard but Ottke defending well.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
Erwin is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Erwin controlling the action here.
Ottke wants to control but Erwin passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (5) vs (0) Ottke#T4#
Ottke is looking for a sweep.
Ottke regains half guard.
Erwin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Erwin has control of the leg.
Erwin wants to pass to mount but Ottke is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erwin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T5#
Erwin is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it.
Ottke trying to hold on to Erwin's head to control him but Erwin postures up.
Ottke preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T6#
Ottke wants to improve his position but Erwin is controlling well.
Erwin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ottke trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Erwin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ottke wants to get back to full guard but Erwin has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (8) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ottke tries to hold on but Erwin postures up.
Erwin moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Erwin (11) vs (0) Ottke#T8#
Erwin keeps control of the position easily here as Ottke tries to buck him off.
Erwin trying to control momentarily.
Ottke trying to control the hands but Erwin breaks the grip.
Despite being in a bad position, Ottke is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #T9#
Ottke can't escape the position.
Erwin not allowing Ottke to control his hands.
Ottke looking very determined here, making life difficult for Erwin.
Erwin is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
Ottke trying to control the hands but Erwin won't let him.
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.
Despite being in a bad position, Ottke is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Ottke staying busy and making it hard for Erwin to control. #T11#
Ottke trying to control but not successfully.
Erwin biding his time, looking for the opening.
Ottke turns into Erwin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erwin (11) vs (2) Ottke
Erwin pulls Ottke in to control the position. #T12#
Erwin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Erwin is controlling Ottke's posture.
Erwin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Erwin keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Erwin wants to sweep here but Ottke controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Ottke trying to control but Erwin is working from the bottom.
Ottke passes into half guard.
Erwin won't allow Ottke to pass to mount.
Ottke content to control rather than advance.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Erwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Erwin is trying to maintain the position but Ottke is very close to passing his half guard.
Ottke is taking a breather. Erwin 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.
Erwin is trying to control but Ottke passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (11) vs (5) Ottke
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke wants to control but Erwin is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
A victorious Derek Erwin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 39 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 35 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Brown shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hirsch manages to get to full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hirsch is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Hirsch
Hirsch 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.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Brown is pulling down on Hirsch's head to control his posture. #T2#
Hirsch is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown pulls Hirsch in close to his closed guard and prevents Hirsch from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Brown working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hirsch has passed into half guard!
Hirsch tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it. #T3#
Hirsch sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hirsch is working away from the top position though.
Brown is doing well to control the position and prevent Hirsch from advancing to side control.
Hirsch prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown is trying to control but Hirsch manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (5) Hirsch#T4#
Brown tries to lock up and control but Hirsch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Hirsch controlling his opponent.
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T5#
Hirsch moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (2) vs (8) Hirsch
Brown rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Hirsch has control of the leg.
Hirsch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brown desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T6#
Well, if Hirsch is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Brown wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hirsch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Hirsch is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Hirsch trying to control the pace.
Brown wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hirsch controlling from the top position.
Brown is trying to keep Hirsch in close.
#T8##SUB#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hirsch is aware though and is defending well.
Brown has Hirsch pulled in close to control his posture.
Brown 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.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hirsch stopping the sweep attempt from Brown .
Hirsch looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brown holds on and takes a little breather.
Brown looking to control.
#SUB#
Brown working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hirsch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hirsch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hirsch controls the pace.#T10#
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown pulls Hirsch in to control the position.
Hirsch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.#T11#
Hirsch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hirsch stopping the sweep attempt from Brown .#SUB#
Brown working for a triangle but Hirsch defends it easily.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Brown is pulling down on Hirsch's head. It's preventing any offense from Hirsch, at least for the moment.
Hirsch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hirsch passes Brown 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown is pressing down on Hirsch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Brown wants to sweep here but Hirsch controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brown holds on and takes a little breather.
Hirsch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirsch keeps trying to improve his position.
Hirsch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Hirsch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hirsch moves into full mount! Brown won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (11) Hirsch
Hirsch fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch wins on points by 11 to 2.
Harry Hirsch is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Harry Hirsch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Antonio Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'I�ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 31 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 16 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lee dives in and scores a takedown into Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Lee
Alopodis wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alopodis there! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Lee
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.
Alopodis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (0) vs (8) Lee
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee keeps control of the position as Alopodis tries to break free.
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Alopodis tries to buck him off.
#T1#
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Lee slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Alopodis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alopodis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Alopodis.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (8) Lee
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB#
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Alopodis is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lee keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (10) Lee
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.
Lee trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alopodis is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Alopodis has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.#T5##SUB#
Alopodis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alopodis wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lee is now in half guard.
Lee controlling the action here.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.#T6#
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis trying to control but Lee postures up.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alopodis manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T7#
Alopodis 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.
Alopodis working a defensive guard here.
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (2) vs (13) Lee
Alopodis is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Alopodis is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Lee controlling from side mount.
Alopodis tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lee presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (2) vs (15) Lee
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee is looking to work his way around to Alopodis's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee controlling from mount. #T9#
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Alopodis is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee wants to control the pace but Alopodis is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Lee content just to control the position here.
Lee prevents Alopodis from getting the reversal.#T12#
Alopodis looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (2) vs (18) Lee
Alopodis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Alopodis tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
Lee has good solid back control here.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Lee is hanging on to Alopodis's back as he tries to escape.
Lee is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lee keeps control of the position as Alopodis tries to break free.
Alopodis breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (18) Lee
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
Lee seems keen to control Alopodis's posture.#SUB#
Alopodis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (20) Lee
Lee 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!
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (6) vs (20) Lee
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 20 to 6.
An out of breath John Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 11 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cruz clinches up with Bar and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Bar lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (0) Cruz
Bar wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
Bar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bar 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.
Bar sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Bar wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Bar is fighting to break Cruz's control of his arms but Cruz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Bar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bar is looking to advance position but Cruz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bar (2) vs (4) Cruz
Cruz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Cruz 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.#T3#
More stalling from Cruz.
Bar is trying desperately to improve position.
Bar tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Cruz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Bar stops Cruz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bar holds on for dear life, controlling Cruz's posture momentarily. #T5#
Bar wants to control but Cruz is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bar regains half guard.
Bar is controlling Cruz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cruz passes into side control, despite Bar's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (2) vs (7) Cruz#T6#
Cruz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Let's hope that Cruz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bar is trying to get back to half guard.
Bar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cruz's best efforts.#T7#
Cruz trying to control the pace.
Bar keeping control of the position.
Cruz content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Bar trying to control but Cruz postures up.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Bar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bar trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Bar is holding on to half guard well.
Bar'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.
Cruz is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Bar won't allow Cruz to pass to mount.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Bar keeping hold of Cruz's head, controlling as best he can. #T11#
Cruz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bar trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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 moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T12#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Bar is retaining full guard.
Bar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bar looking to control.
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.#T13#
Cruz trying to move into half guard but instead Bar has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (4) vs (7) Cruz
Well,Bar is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Bar won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Bar from controlling successfully.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bar is one step ahead there.
Bar being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Bar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cruz controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bar wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Cruz 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 (9) Cruz
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz wins on points by 9 to 4.
Michael Cruz is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Michael Cruz 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 14 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Rodriquez dives in and scores a takedown into Zulu's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zulu (0) vs (2) Rodriquez
Zulu 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.
Zulu 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.
Zulu has control of Rodriquez's left arm, preventing Rodriquez from doing any damage.
Rodriquez controlling from the top position.
Zulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Zulu 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.
Rodriquez trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Zulu pulls Rodriquez in to control the position.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zulu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zulu has control of Rodriquez's left arm, preventing Rodriquez from doing any damage. #T2#
Rodriquez won't allow Zulu to sweep him here.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zulu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rodriquez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rodriquez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zulu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zulu is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriquez tries to pass to full mount but Zulu defends it. #T3#
Zulu holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rodriquez content to control rather than advance.
Zulu wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Zulu controlling the position for now.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zulu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Zulu tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rodriquez has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (0) vs (5) Rodriquez
Rodriquez tries to control but Zulu wriggling away.
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.#T5#
Zulu gets back to half guard.
Zulu is concentrating on defense, preventing Rodriquez from advancing position.
Zulu is trying to maintain the position but Rodriquez is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Zulu tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Rodriquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zulu is not content to let Rodriquez control the position.
Zulu wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy.
Zulu wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Zulu is looking to control Rodriquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zulu avoid being mounted?
Zulu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodriquez wants to free his trapped foot but Zulu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodriquez is thwarting Zulu's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Rodriquez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zulu is looking to improve his position.
Zulu is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
Zulu is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Rodriquez jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (0) vs (8) Rodriquez
Zulu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rodriquez content to control rather than advance.
Zulu is looking for a sweep. Rodriquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rodriquez tries to pass to full mount but Zulu defends it.
Zulu is trying is best to control the position here. #T10#
Rodriquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zulu wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Rodriquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Zulu is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriquez sits in half guard.
Rodriquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rodriquez wants to control but Zulu is keeping him busy. #T12#
Rodriquez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rodriquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodriquez wants to take a breather but Zulu is having none of it.
Rodriquez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zulu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zulu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriquez trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Zulu looking for a sweep. Not yet Zulu, not yet.
Zulu pulls Rodriquez in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodriquez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zulu wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Zulu pulls Rodriquez in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodriquez wins on points by 8 to 0. Nick Rodriquez retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Nick Rodriquez, 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 23 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Miyagi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kersikov is working for takedown but Miyagi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miyagi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miyagi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kersikov pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Miyagi has hold of one of Kersikov's legs. Kersikov is fighting the takedown attempt but Miyagi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miyagi is stalling in the full guard.
Kersikov managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.#T1#
Miyagi passes Kersikov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Miyagi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Miyagi 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Miyagi prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Miyagi is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy.
#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kersikov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Kersikov'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.#T4#
Miyagi slows the pace down in half guard.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyagi is working away from the top position though.
Miyagi wants to pass to mount but Kersikov is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyagi in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Miyagi is pressing down on Kersikov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kersikov is holding on for now.
Miyagi is controlling the pace.
#T6#
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov wants to control but Miyagi is keeping busy.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Miyagi has control of the leg. #T7#
Miyagi stalling.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Kersikov controlling the position well. #T8#
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Kersikov is controlling Miyagi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T9#
Kersikov gets back to full guard.
Kersikov controlling Miyagi's posture.
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Miyagi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T10#
Kersikov trying to control the position.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Kersikov has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage.
Miyagi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miyagi is continuing to stall.#T12#
Miyagi looking to pass the guard.
Miyagi passes into half guard.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it. #T13#
Miyagi controlling the action here.
Kersikov is not content to let Miyagi control the position.
Kersikov wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyagi in particular looking to stall.#T14#
Kersikov is controlling Miyagi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Miyagi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (0) vs (5) Miyagi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi wins on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Koryu Miyagi, 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 45 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCain shoots in looking for a takedown. Pavlov tries to sprawl out of it but McCain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pavlov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCain stuffs the takedown attempt from Pavlov. Pavlov gets slowly back to his feet.
Pavlov 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.
McCain dives in and grabs Pavlov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pavlov pushes down on McCain's head and hops out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McCain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCain wants it to stay on the feet.
Pavlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pavlov wants it to stay on the feet.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John McCain.
McCain darts in looking for a takedown but Pavlov gets double underhooks and turns McCain into the cage.
McCain misses with a takedown attempt - Pavlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCain misses with a takedown attempt - Pavlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
McCain shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pavlov napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (0) vs (4) McCain
Pavlov tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov prevents McCain from improving position.
McCain keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
McCain in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pavlov is trying to control McCain's posture but McCain avoids it.
Pavlov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but McCain keeps moving and retains side control.
Pavlov wants to control but McCain postures up.
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but McCain keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SUB2#
McCain tries for a kimura but Pavlov is defending well.
Pavlov tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (0) vs (6) McCain
Pavlov regains half guard.
McCain slows the pace down in half guard.
McCain trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
McCain passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (0) vs (9) McCain
Pavlov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCain controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov is desperately trying to improve his position but McCain has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov wants to control but McCain is having none of it.
Pavlov is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov wants to control but McCain is having none of it.
McCain trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
McCain is looking to work his way around to Pavlov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Pavlov tries to hold on but McCain postures up.
McCain is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Pavlov is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (0) vs (12) McCain
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McCain doesn't have the hooks in and Pavlov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (12) McCain
Pavlov wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
McCain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCain looking to control but Pavlov passes into half guard.
Well, if Pavlov 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.
#T6#
McCain is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (12) McCain
McCain is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
McCain is still trying to improve position.
McCain wants to control but Pavlov is having none of it.#T7#
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (8) vs (12) McCain
Pavlov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
McCain 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.#SUB#
Pavlov is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. McCain has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Pavlov has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! McCain taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Pavlov doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
Matvey Pavlov retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 43 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 34 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest tries to clinch there but Jello circles away.
Jello 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.
Jello fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jello shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Priest as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Priest shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Priest showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Priest#SUB2#
Priest is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Jello is defending against the submission attempts here by Priest.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Priest is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB2#
Priest seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Jello has recovered full guard.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest trying to move into half guard but instead Jello has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Priest
Jello sitting in guard here, content to control.
Priest 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.
Priest is trying to keep Jello in close.
#T2#
Jello passes Priest's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jello wants to take a breather but Priest is having none of it.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Priest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.#T3#
Priest wants to control but Jello passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (2) Priest
Priest is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jello's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Priest wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Priest 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.#SUB2#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.
Jello is pressing down on Priest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Priest is holding on for now.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Priest is still trying to improve position.
Priest is pressing down on Jello's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jello slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (2) Priest
Jello tries to advance to mount but Priest denies him.
A control attempt from Priest but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (10) vs (2) Priest
Priest is trying to reverse the position but instead Jello has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (13) vs (2) Priest#T5#
Will Jello go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Priest's body.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jello's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Priest rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
Priest wants to sweep but Jello has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (16) vs (2) Priest
Priest is looking to reverse the position.
Priest tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jello presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (18) vs (2) Priest
Jello moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (21) vs (2) Priest
Priest rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7#
Priest trying to control but Jello postures up.
Priest has a hand on Jello's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jello takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (24) vs (2) Priest
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Priest has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (27) vs (2) Priest
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Priest's body.
#T8#
Jello is trying to stick to Priest's back but Priest is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Priest. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (27) vs (4) Priest
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Priest trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Priest pushing down on Jello's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest is thwarting Jello's attempts to control the position.#T9##SUB2#
Priest is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for a kimura here.
Jello gets back to full guard.
Priest looking to sit in guard and control but Jello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (29) vs (4) Priest#SUB2#
Priest has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jello is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (32) vs (4) Priest#T10#
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Priest manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jello in particular looking to stall.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Priest is trying to control but Jello passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (35) vs (4) Priest#T11#
Priest looking for a sweep but Jello has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (37) vs (4) Priest
Priest 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.
Priest manages to get to full guard.
Priest looking to control.
Priest is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jello controlling from the top position. #T12#
Priest 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: Jello (37) vs (6) Priest
Jello has his hands clasped together around Priest's back. He's all about the action.
Jello trying to control from the bottom.
Jello is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Priest is trying to control. Jello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13##SUB2#
Priest is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jello is just riding it out for now. Priest eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Priest wants to work for an arm triangle but Jello is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Priest is keen to just control but Jello is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Priest seems to be working for a kimura but Jello defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Priest is looking for a kimura here.
#T14##SUB2#
Priest is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jello sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Priest is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Jello as he works his way to full guard.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 37 to 6.
Moldy Jello retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Moldy Jello thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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