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Fight World 001 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nick Albodean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryk Anders!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Albodean moves into the clinch successfully.
Anders has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Albodean after a bit of a struggle.
Anders drops down looking for an ankle pick but Albodean pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Albodean drives through and clinches with Anders against the cage.
Albodean stops a takedown attempt from Anders.
Nick Albodean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryk Anders.
Anders is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anders looking for a takedown.
Albodean is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Albodean goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anders prevents it.
Anders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Albodean pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albodean tries for a takedown but Anders manages to get underhooks.
Albodean has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anders is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anders goes for a takedown in the clinch but Albodean prevents it.
Anders has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Albodean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1##TD#
Albodean turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Albodean manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Albodean (4) vs (0) Anders#SUB#
Albodean goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anders rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Albodean's guard! Nice work there by Anders! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Albodean (4) vs (2) Anders#SUB#
Anders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anders's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Albodean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anders trying to control but Albodean is working from the bottom.
Anders content to stall in guard here.
Anders trying to control but Albodean is working from the bottom. #T2#
Albodean is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Anders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Albodean has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anders has managed to get both his arms back between Albodean's legs - danger averted.
Anders is pushing down on Albodean's leg trying to pass to half guard. Albodean is fighting to maintain full guard but Anders has managed to sneak the leg through.
Albodean is looking for a sweep. Anders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Albodean is looking to control Anders's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Albodean avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Anders is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Albodean is just riding it out for now. Anders eventually gives up the hold.
Albodean trying to control but Anders postures up.
#T3#
Anders seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Albodean does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Albodean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anders is working away from the top position though.
Albodean works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Anders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but Albodean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Anders avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Albodean is keeping the position for now.
Anders controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Albodean throws his legs up looking for a submission but Anders uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Albodean (4) vs (5) Anders
Albodean tries to buck Anders off but Anders is having none of it.#T5##SUB2#
Anders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Albodean, who protects the arm well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Anders is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Albodean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Anders looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anders working away.#SUB2#
Anders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Albodean, who protects the arm well.
Anders is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T6##SUB2#
Anders tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Albodean is trying to control Anders's posture but Anders avoids it.
Anders trying to control the action but Albodean is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anders is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Albodean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T7#
Albodean struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Anders wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Albodean, who protects the arm well.
Anders trying to control the action but Albodean is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Anders tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T8#
Albodean is trying to control Anders's posture but Anders avoids it. #SUB2#
Anders thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anders is looking to take a break and control but Albodean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB2#
Anders goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Albodean has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anders but great work by Albodean. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Albodean (8) vs (5) Anders#T9##SUB#
Albodean looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Albodean looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Albodean trying to control the action but Anders is working from the bottom.
Anders can't do much from the bottom here.
Anders is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Anders is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Albodean off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Albodean (8) vs (9) Anders#SUB2#
Anders is looking for the choke from the back position but Albodean is controlling his hands well.
Anders is hanging on to Albodean's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Albodean defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Anders looking for the RNC.
Albodean tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Albodean manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Anders is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Albodean defends it well.
Anders is trying to control the action in half guard but Albodean is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11##SUB#
Albodean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anders trying to control the action but Albodean is working from the bottom.
Albodean is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Anders is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Albodean wants to improve his position but Anders is controlling well.
#T12#
Anders stalling away here and it's allowed Albodean to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Albodean escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anders gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Albodean is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Albodean (10) vs (9) Anders
Anders keeping moving, preventing Albodean from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Albodean has gone for a leg lock! Anders slips out almost immediately though and dives into Albodean's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Albodean (10) vs (11) Anders#T13#
Anders trying to control the position from guard on top but Albodean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anders must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anders might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Albodean haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Anders has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Albodean to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Anders is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Albodean pulls down on the head and he's put Anders to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Albodean!
A very excited looking Nick Albodean 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.
Ryk Anders spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a competitor, and I know a lot of people say that, but I'm not going to give in or be intimidated by anybody!'. |
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Alan Arnolds! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Benny Darius!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arnolds fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Darius tries to counter it with a takedown but Arnolds pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Darius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Arnolds has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Darius after a bit of a struggle.
Arnolds is working for takedown but Darius is calmly controlling the position for now.
Darius prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Arnolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darius can't get the takedown.
Darius has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Arnolds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Darius is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Arnolds pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Darius tries for a takedown. No joy.
Darius is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnolds is pressed up against the cage. Darius has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arnolds down to the mat. Arnolds avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Arnolds moves into the clinch.
Arnolds drops down looking for an ankle pick but Darius pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Darius clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Darius is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Arnolds is looking to take this one to the mat.
Arnolds prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Arnolds lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arnolds (2) vs (0) Darius
Darius has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arnolds is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Darius is defending against the submission attempts here by Arnolds.
Darius wants to improve his position but Arnolds is controlling well.
Arnolds wants to free his trapped foot but Darius is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB#
Arnolds seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Arnolds is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Darius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arnolds. #SUB#
Arnolds is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Darius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arnolds.
Darius is staying active underneath Arnolds, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Arnolds is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Darius doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arnolds.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Arnolds is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Darius wants to improve his position but Arnolds is controlling well.
Darius trying to control but Arnolds postures up.
#SUB#
Arnolds is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Darius has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Arnolds trying to control the action but Darius is working from the bottom.
Darius trying to control from the bottom.
Arnolds tries to pass to full mount but Darius defends it. #SUB#
Arnolds is working for a submission of some sort.
Arnolds passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arnolds (5) vs (0) Darius#SUB#
Arnolds working for a submission but Darius is keeping him at bay. #T5#
Arnolds wants to control the pace but Darius is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Arnolds working for a submission but Darius is keeping him at bay.
Darius is squirming around, avoiding Arnolds's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Arnolds working for a guillotine from mount but Darius is in no mood to give up.
Darius tries to reverse the position but Arnolds maintains control.#T6##SUB#
Arnolds with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Arnolds looking for a guillotine from mount but Darius is having none of it.
Darius working to try and regain half guard.
Arnolds sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7##SUB#
Arnolds is working for a guillotine from mount but Darius frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Arnolds swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Darius is now in Arnolds's guard. A big mistake from Arnolds there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arnolds (5) vs (2) Darius#SUB2#
Darius 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.
Darius looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arnolds keeping moving, preventing Darius from controlling successfully. #T8#
Darius passes into half guard. #SUB#
Arnolds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Arnolds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Darius is trying to control the action in half guard but Arnolds is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Darius seems to be working for a kimura but Arnolds defends the submission attempt.
Arnolds makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Arnolds.#T9#
Darius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arnolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darius trying to control the position from guard on top but Arnolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darius being controlled here momentarily.
Arnolds wants to sweep but no luck.
Darius tries to free his leg and advance position but Arnolds is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Arnolds is looking to cinch up a triangle. Darius throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Arnolds's body to avoid the submission. Arnolds has instead reached around Darius's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Arnolds arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alan Arnolds!
Alan Arnolds seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Benny Darius stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jayilton Almeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sam Owen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Owen gets a clinch.
Almeda has Owen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Owen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Owen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Owen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Almeda prevents it.
Almeda tries for a takedown but Owen manages to get underhooks.
Almeda tries for a takedown but Owen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayilton Almeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Owen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Almeda is defending well.
Almeda wants to take the fight to the mat but Owen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Owen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Almeda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Owen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Almeda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Owen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Almeda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Almeda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Owen looking for a takedown.
Owen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Almeda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Almeda pushes Owen up against the cage in a clinch.
Almeda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Owen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Owen wants a takedown.
Almeda can't get the takedown.
Owen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Almeda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Almeda is trying to drag Owen to the mat but Owen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Almeda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Owen after a bit of a struggle.
Almeda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Owen.
Almeda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Owen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Owen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Almeda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Almeda goes for a takedown attempt but Owen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Almeda shoots in but no luck this time.
Owen stuffs the takedown.
Owen tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Owen forces Almeda back against the cage and clinches.
Almeda wants a takedown but no success here.
Owen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Almeda goes for a takedown in the clinch but Owen prevents it.
Almeda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Almeda stops a takedown attempt from Owen.
#T3#
Almeda goes for a takedown attempt but Owen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Owen shoots in but Almeda avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Almeda closes the distance and clinches.
Owen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Owen is pressed up against the cage. Almeda has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Owen down to the mat. Owen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Owen stuffs the takedown.
Almeda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Owen wants to counter the offense by Almeda and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Owen clinches with his opponent.
Almeda is trying to drag Owen to the mat but Owen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Owen wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Owen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Almeda regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Almeda (0) vs (2) Owen#T4##SUB#
Almeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Almeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Almeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Almeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Owen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Owen trying to control but Almeda is working from the bottom.
Almeda could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Almeda looking for a guillotine here but Owen defends easily.
Owen tries to free his leg and advance position but Almeda is retaining full guard. #T5#
Owen wants to control from the top but Almeda keeps moving.
Owen tries to free his leg and advance position but Almeda is retaining full guard.
Owen stays in close to Almeda's body and controls the position.
Owen preventing the sweep.
Almeda working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Owen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Almeda keeping full guard, as Owen tries to pass. #T6#
Owen preventing the sweep.
Almeda being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Almeda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Owen has picked Almeda up and slammed him! Almeda can't keep hold of the triangle and Owen manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Almeda (0) vs (5) Owen
Owen wants to control but Almeda is keeping him busy.
Almeda is trying to get back to half guard.
Almeda is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Owen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Owen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T7##SUB2#
Owen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Almeda rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Owen's guard! Nice work there by Almeda! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (2) vs (5) Owen
Almeda content to stall in guard here.
Almeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Owen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Almeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Owen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Almeda passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Owen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Almeda wants to pass the guard but Owen is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Owen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Almeda defends it easily.
Almeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Owen is adopting a defensive guard.
Owen working a defensive guard here.
Almeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Almeda trying to control but Owen is working from the bottom.
Owen trying to keep a closed guard but Almeda is proving a slippery customer.
Owen keeping moving, preventing Almeda from controlling successfully.
Almeda preventing the sweep.
Almeda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Owen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (2) vs (7) Owen
Owen stopping the sweep attempt from Almeda.#SUB#
Almeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Owen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T10#
Owen trying to control but Almeda is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Owen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Almeda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Owen has Almeda in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (4) vs (7) Owen#SUB2#
Almeda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Owen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Almeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Owen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Almeda defends well.#T11##SUB2#
Owen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Owen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Almeda defends well.#SUB2#
Owen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Owen looking for a guillotine here but Almeda defends easily.
#T12#
Owen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (4) vs (9) Owen#SUB2#
Owen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Owen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Almeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Almeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Owen won't allow Almeda to sweep him here. #T13#
Owen trying to control the position from guard on top but Almeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Owen postures up.
#SUB2#
Owen has gone for a leg lock! Almeda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Owen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (6) vs (9) Owen#SUB#
Almeda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Owen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Owen has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeda (6) vs (11) Owen
Almeda trying to keep a closed guard but Owen is proving a slippery customer.
Owen advances to half guard. #T14##SUB2#
Owen seems to be working for a kimura but Almeda defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Owen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Almeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Owen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Almeda defends it well.
Almeda wants to control but Owen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Owen seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen wins on points by 11 to 6.
Sam Owen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jayilton Almeda was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tim Bird! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Luis Marrero!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Bird as Marrero shoots in.
Bird wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Bird closes the distance and clinches.
Marrero tries for a takedown but Bird manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Marrero has clasped his hands together around Bird's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bird (0) vs (4) Marrero
Bird is looking for a sweep.
Bird manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bird (2) vs (4) Marrero
Bird is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Marrero tries to roll over but Bird keeps him under control.
Marrero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bird looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marrero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Bird seems to be looking for submissions.
Marrero is staying active underneath Bird, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marrero is trying to get back to full guard.
Marrero is trying to control but Bird manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bird (5) vs (4) Marrero
Marrero tries to improve his position but instead Bird has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bird (8) vs (4) Marrero
Bird wants to control but Marrero is keeping busy.#SUB#
Marrero is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bird gets his way!
Marrero is really stuck here.
#T2##SUB#
Bird working for a choke but Marrero is defending well.
Bird keeps control of the position as Marrero tries to break free.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bird working for a choke but Marrero is defending well.
Marrero can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Marrero is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Marrero preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bird. #T3#
Marrero tries to break free.
Marrero keeps trying to improve his position.
Marrero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Bird seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Marrero's chin but Marrero turns very nicely into Bird's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Marrero.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bird (8) vs (6) Marrero
Bird is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Forge 👊 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Marrero wants to pass the guard but Bird is keeping the position.
Bird 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: Bird (10) vs (6) Marrero
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marrero can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4##SUB#
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura but Marrero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bird to get the leverage.
Marrero is staying active underneath Bird, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bird in particular looking to stall.
Bird seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marrero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Bird looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T5##SUB2#
Marrero actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bird is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bird trying to control the action but Marrero is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bird moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Marrero. Score +3 for passing guard: Bird (13) vs (6) Marrero#T6#
Marrero is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marrero has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Bird wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marrero, who protects the arm well.
Marrero tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bird wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Bird working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marrero keeps working. #T7#
Marrero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird wants to control but Marrero is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Bird wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marrero, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Bird is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marrero has escaped the position, nice work there. #T8##SUB#
Bird wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marrero, who protects the arm well.
Marrero tries to bench press Bird off him but Bird keeps the position. #SUB#
Bird thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marrero is trying to control Bird's posture but Bird avoids it.
Marrero is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Marrero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
Marrero tries to buck Bird off but Bird is having none of it.#SUB#
Bird is trying to get an arm triangle but Marrero is defending well. #SUB#
Bird thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marrero struggling a bit here.
Marrero is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Bird is staying tight to Marrero's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Bird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marrero keeps working. #SUB#
Bird swings around for an armbar but Marrero sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bird's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bird (13) vs (8) Marrero
Marrero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bird swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marrero is fighting to break Bird's control of his arms but Bird is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Bird is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marrero is aware though and is defending well.#T11#
Marrero trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bird manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bird (15) vs (8) Marrero
Marrero trying to control the position.
Bird passes into half guard.
Bird is keen to just control but Marrero is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Bird seems to be looking for submissions.
Marrero trying to control from the bottom.
Marrero wants to get back to full guard but Bird has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bird (18) vs (8) Marrero#T12#
Bird can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marrero is looking to escape. #SUB#
Bird has hold of Marrero's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Marrero manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Marrero is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bird fails to advance to Marrero's back.
Marrero is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bird looking to control but Marrero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marrero wants to hold on but Bird pushes him away.#T13#
Marrero is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bird is staying active.#SUB#
Bird looking to secure an arm triangle but Marrero defends it well. #SUB#
Bird has hold of Marrero's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Marrero manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Marrero is working to get back to half guard.
Marrero is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marrero doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Bird can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marrero is looking to escape. #T14##SUB#
Bird jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Marrero is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Marrero and Bird has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Bird is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marrero knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marrero is trying to control Bird's posture but Bird avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bird working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bird takes the fight on points by 18 to 8.
An out of breath Tim Bird thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Luis Marrero spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leonard Howell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Silvio Van De Leide!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Van De Leide has Howell up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Van De Leide jumps guard and drags Howell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Van De Leide looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Van De Leide has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Howell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Van De Leide has tightened it up now! Howell should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Silvio Van De Leide!
Silvio Van De Leide thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Leonard Howell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Rasclaat! Bun a fyah on dis loss, di morrow I back to gym & go harda.'. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thiago Cardosi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodri Yairguez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Yairguez has closed the distance and engaged Cardosi in a clinch.
#TD#
Cardosi gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardosi (2) vs (0) Yairguez
Yairguez trying to control here.
Cardosi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cardosi is trying to control the action in half guard but Yairguez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yairguez tries to get to full guard but Cardosi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cardosi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cardosi is trying to control. Yairguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cardosi is trying for a kimura here. Yairguez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cardosi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Cardosi!
A victorious Thiago Cardosi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Rodri Yairguez stepped up to the mic, saying 'A loss is a good learning experience if you take it that way, but it also isn't a win. Everybody loses eventually.'. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Figueson Deiveiredo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adiwang Leetoh!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Deiveiredo dives in for a single leg takedown but Leetoh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Deiveiredo stops a takedown attempt from Leetoh.
Leetoh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Figueson Deiveiredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leetoh is looking for a takedown.
Deiveiredo is pressed up against the cage. Leetoh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Deiveiredo down to the mat. Deiveiredo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Leetoh shoots in looking for a takedown. Deiveiredo tries to sprawl out of it but Leetoh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Deiveiredo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Deiveiredo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deiveiredo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leetoh pinned against the cage. Leetoh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Leetoh forces Deiveiredo back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Leetoh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Deiveiredo prevents it.
Deiveiredo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Leetoh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Deiveiredo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leetoh pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Leetoh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Deiveiredo is looking for a takedown.
Deiveiredo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Leetoh has Deiveiredo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Deiveiredo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Leetoh tries to score a body lock takedown but Deiveiredo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leetoh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Deiveiredo.
Leetoh stops a takedown attempt from Deiveiredo.
Deiveiredo is working for takedown but Leetoh is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Leetoh goes for a takedown attempt but Deiveiredo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Deiveiredo clinches.
Deiveiredo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Deiveiredo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leetoh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Deiveiredo wants to take the fight to the mat but Leetoh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Deiveiredo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Leetoh can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Leetoh gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Deiveiredo (0) vs (2) Leetoh
Leetoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Deiveiredo 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.#SUB2#
Leetoh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leetoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Deiveiredo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Deiveiredo keeping full guard, as Leetoh tries to pass.
Leetoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Deiveiredo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deiveiredo 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.
Leetoh wants to control from the top but Deiveiredo keeps moving. #T4#
Deiveiredo managing to control the position.
Deiveiredo keeping moving, preventing Leetoh from controlling successfully.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Deiveiredo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leetoh is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Leetoh has gone for a leg lock! Deiveiredo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leetoh's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deiveiredo (2) vs (2) Leetoh
Deiveiredo wants to control from the top but Leetoh keeps moving.
We've been informed that Leetoh has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Deiveiredo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Deiveiredo (5) vs (2) Leetoh#T5#
Leetoh is not content to let Deiveiredo control the position.
Leetoh can't do much from the bottom here.
Leetoh sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Deiveiredo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leetoh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Leetoh won't allow Deiveiredo to pass to mount.
Leetoh is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Deiveiredo seems to be working for a kimura but Leetoh defends the submission attempt.
Leetoh gets full guard.#T6#
Leetoh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Leetoh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deiveiredo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leetoh is trying to control the position but Deiveiredo postures up. #SUB2#
Leetoh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deiveiredo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leetoh keeping moving, preventing Deiveiredo from controlling successfully.
Leetoh working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Deiveiredo wants to control from the top but Leetoh keeps moving. #SUB#
Deiveiredo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Leetoh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Leetoh has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deiveiredo (5) vs (4) Leetoh#SUB2#
Leetoh has gone for a leg lock! Deiveiredo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leetoh's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deiveiredo (7) vs (4) Leetoh
Deiveiredo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Deiveiredo trying to control the position from guard on top but Leetoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Leetoh has an active guard here but Deiveiredo has managed to pass into half guard.
#T8#
Leetoh manages to get to full guard.
Leetoh keeping moving, preventing Deiveiredo from controlling successfully.
Deiveiredo looking to sit in guard and control but Leetoh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deiveiredo (7) vs (6) Leetoh
Deiveiredo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deiveiredo (9) vs (6) Leetoh
Leetoh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deiveiredo (9) vs (8) Leetoh#T9#
Leetoh pushing down on Deiveiredo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Leetoh seems to be working for a kimura but Deiveiredo defends the submission attempt.
Deiveiredo has a hand on Leetoh's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Leetoh takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Deiveiredo (9) vs (11) Leetoh#SUB2#
Leetoh looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Leetoh prevents Deiveiredo from getting the reversal.
Deiveiredo wants to hold on but Leetoh pushes him away.#T10#
Deiveiredo is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Leetoh swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Deiveiredo is now in Leetoh's guard. A big mistake from Leetoh there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deiveiredo (11) vs (11) Leetoh#SUB2#
Leetoh looking for a guillotine here but Deiveiredo defends easily.
Deiveiredo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deiveiredo won't allow Leetoh to sweep him here.
Deiveiredo wants to control from the top but Leetoh keeps moving.
Leetoh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Leetoh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deiveiredo (11) vs (13) Leetoh
Leetoh won't allow Deiveiredo to sweep him here. #SUB#
Deiveiredo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leetoh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leetoh preventing the sweep.
Leetoh sitting in guard here, content to control.
Deiveiredo working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Leetoh slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Leetoh is looking for a kimura but Deiveiredo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leetoh to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Leetoh seems to be looking for submissions.
Deiveiredo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leetoh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Leetoh is looking for a kimura here.
Leetoh is trying to control the action in half guard but Deiveiredo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Deiveiredo tries to get to full guard but Leetoh has control of the leg.
Deiveiredo is not content to let Leetoh control the position.
Leetoh wants to pass to mount but Deiveiredo is defending the position.
Leetoh is looking to stall here but Deiveiredo recovers full guard. #SUB#
Deiveiredo has his foot on Leetoh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leetoh works his way back into a safe position though.
Deiveiredo keeping moving, preventing Leetoh from controlling successfully. #T14#
Leetoh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Leetoh has gone for a leg lock! Deiveiredo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leetoh's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Deiveiredo (13) vs (13) Leetoh
Deiveiredo looking to pass the guard.
Leetoh keeping moving, preventing Deiveiredo from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deiveiredo content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Leetoh gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Leetoh wins on points by 14 to 13.
A very excited looking Adiwang Leetoh 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.
The defeated Figueson Deiveiredo had this to say: 'Dude got lucky, but luck runs out.'. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mark Jackacy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rogan Josh!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Josh pushes Jackacy up against the cage in a clinch.
Josh is looking for a takedown.
Jackacy tries for a takedown but Josh manages to get underhooks.
Josh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackacy.
Jackacy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Josh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Jackacy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Josh looking for a takedown.
Josh goes for a takedown attempt but Jackacy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Jackacy has closed the distance and engaged Josh in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackacy looking for a takedown.
Josh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackacy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Josh shoots for a takedown but Jackacy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Josh is looking to clinch. #CL#
Jackacy drives through and clinches with Josh against the cage.
#T1#
Jackacy prevents the takedown attempt.
Josh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackacy is defending well.#TD#
Jackacy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Josh is trying to keep an underhook but Jackacy manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackacy (2) vs (0) Josh
Josh trying to control from the bottom.
Jackacy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Jackacy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Josh defends it well.
Josh 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.
Josh tries to get to full guard but Jackacy has control of the leg. #SUB#
Jackacy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Josh defends it well.
Josh wants to control but Jackacy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Jackacy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Josh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackacy.
Jackacy trying to control the action but Josh is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jackacy wants to work for an arm triangle but Josh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jackacy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Josh keeps working. #T3#
Jackacy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackacy slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Jackacy seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Jackacy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Josh defends it well. #SUB#
Jackacy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Josh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Jackacy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Josh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Jackacy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Josh defends it well.
Josh gets back to full guard.
Josh keeping moving, preventing Jackacy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Josh has an active guard here but Jackacy has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Jackacy is trying to work for a kimura but Josh is defending well.
#T5#
Josh is pressing down on Jackacy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jackacy wants to control from the top but Josh keeps moving.
Jackacy looking to pass the guard.
Jackacy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackacy looking to sit in guard and control but Josh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackacy (2) vs (2) Josh
Jackacy controlling Josh's posture. #T6#
Jackacy can't keep his opponent in guard - Josh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Josh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackacy wants to improve his position but Josh is controlling well.
Josh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Josh wants to take a breather but Jackacy is having none of it.
Jackacy tries to roll over but Josh keeps him under control.#T7#
Josh is just content to waste time from the top position. Jackacy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Josh tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackacy is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Josh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jackacy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Josh has Jackacy in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackacy (4) vs (2) Josh
Josh wants to sweep but no luck.
Josh looking to control.
Josh tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Jackacy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Josh looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Josh looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Josh! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackacy (4) vs (6) Josh#SUB2#
Josh swings around for an armbar but Jackacy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Josh's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackacy (6) vs (6) Josh#T8##SUB2#
Josh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackacy advances to half guard. #SUB#
Jackacy is looking for a kimura here.
Jackacy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Jackacy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Josh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackacy pushing down on Josh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T9#
Jackacy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Josh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Jackacy is working for a kimura but Josh is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackacy is pressing down on Josh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Josh is holding on for now.
Josh gets full guard.
Josh trying to control the position.
Jackacy forces his way into half guard.
Josh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackacy is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Jackacy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Josh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Josh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jackacy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Josh sees it coming and defends easily.
Josh is not content to let Jackacy control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Josh manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Jackacy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T11##SUB2#
Jackacy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Josh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackacy has managed to get both his arms back between Josh's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Jackacy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jackacy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Josh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackacy passes into half guard.
Jackacy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Josh wants to control but Jackacy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Josh wants to improve his position but Jackacy is controlling well.
#SUB#
Jackacy is looking for a kimura here.
Jackacy prevents Josh from improving his position.
Jackacy is trying to control. Josh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Josh is trying to get back to full guard.#T13##SUB#
Jackacy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Josh is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB2#
Josh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackacy is thwarting Josh's attempts to control the position.
Josh tries to get to full guard but Jackacy has control of the leg. #SUB#
Jackacy seems to be working for a kimura but Josh defends the submission attempt.
Josh wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Josh wants to control but Jackacy is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Jackacy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Josh defends it well. #SUB#
Josh is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackacy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Josh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Jackacy gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Jackacy takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Mark Jackacy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Rogan Josh had this to say: 'If you ever start taking things too seriously, just remember that we are talking monkeys on an organic spaceship flying through the universe!'. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Edward Sleon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Puna Soriano!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Sleon closes the distance and clinches.
Sleon has Soriano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soriano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sleon is working for takedown but Soriano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soriano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sleon is defending well.
Sleon tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Sleon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sleon stops a takedown attempt from Soriano.
Soriano wants a takedown.
Soriano stops a takedown attempt from Sleon.
Sleon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soriano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soriano wants a takedown but no success here.
Soriano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sleon prevents it.
Soriano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sleon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soriano tries to clinch there but Sleon circles away.
Soriano shoots in for a double leg but Sleon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Soriano takes the fight into the clinch.
Sleon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soriano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Sleon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soriano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sleon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Soriano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Soriano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soriano can't get the takedown.
Soriano tries for a takedown but Sleon manages to get underhooks.
Sleon can't get the takedown.
Sleon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soriano is defending well.
Sleon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sleon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sleon prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2#
Sleon wants to take the fight to the mat but Soriano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sleon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Soriano is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Soriano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sleon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sleon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sleon has Soriano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soriano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Soriano is working for takedown but Sleon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soriano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soriano gets underhooks to prevent Sleon's takedown attempt.
Soriano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Soriano prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Soriano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sleon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sleon goes for a takedown attempt but Soriano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Sleon has Soriano up against the cage in a clinch.
Soriano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sleon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soriano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sleon can't get the takedown.
Sleon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soriano avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soriano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sleon after a bit of a struggle.
Soriano wants to take the fight to the mat but Sleon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sleon wants to take the fight to the mat but Soriano manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Soriano is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Soriano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sleon after a bit of a struggle.
Soriano wants to take the fight to the mat but Sleon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Soriano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sleon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sleon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sleon wants a takedown but no success here.
Soriano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sleon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sleon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Soriano is defending well.
Soriano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sleon.
Sleon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sleon wants a takedown but no success here.
Soriano tries for a takedown but Sleon manages to get underhooks.
#T5#
Soriano prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Soriano is trying to trip Sleon. He has hold of a leg but Sleon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Soriano persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sleon (0) vs (2) Soriano
Soriano wants to control from the top but Sleon keeps moving.
Soriano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sleon is keeping the position for now.
Soriano engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Sleon has his foot on Soriano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soriano works his way back into a safe position though.
Soriano looking to sit in guard and control but Sleon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (2) vs (2) Soriano
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soriano's guard. #T6#
Soriano is looking for a sweep. Sleon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sleon seems to be working for a kimura but Soriano defends the submission attempt.
Soriano works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Soriano working for a triangle but Sleon defends it easily.
Sleon wants to control from the top but Soriano keeps moving. #T7#
Soriano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sleon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (2) vs (4) Soriano
Soriano looking to pass the guard.
Soriano trying to control the position from guard on top but Sleon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sleon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soriano looking to sit in guard and control but Sleon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (4) vs (4) Soriano
Sleon stays in close to Soriano's body and controls the position.
Sleon wants to control from the top but Soriano keeps moving. #T8##SUB#
Sleon has gone for a leg lock! Soriano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sleon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (4) vs (6) Soriano
Soriano postures up.
Sleon wants to sweep but no luck.
Soriano looking to sit in guard and control but Sleon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (6) vs (6) Soriano
Soriano pulls Sleon in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Soriano has his foot on Sleon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sleon works his way back into a safe position though.
Sleon passes into half guard. #T9#
Soriano is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sleon seems to be working for a kimura but Soriano defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Sleon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soriano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sleon. #SUB#
Sleon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Soriano is just riding it out for now. Sleon eventually gives up the hold. #T10##SUB2#
Soriano looking for submissions off his back.
Soriano is trying to get back to full guard.
Sleon is keen to just control but Soriano is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Sleon seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Soriano has recovered full guard. #SUB2#
Soriano working for a triangle but Sleon defends it easily.
#T11##SUB2#
Soriano working for a triangle but Sleon defends it easily.
Sleon trying to control the position from guard on top but Soriano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soriano keeping full guard, as Sleon tries to pass. #T12##SUB2#
Soriano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sleon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soriano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sleon has managed to get both his arms back between Soriano's legs - danger averted.
Soriano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sleon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sleon (6) vs (8) Soriano#SUB#
Sleon is looking for a triangle but Soriano pushes his legs off easily.
Sleon keeping moving, preventing Soriano from controlling successfully.
Sleon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13##SUB#
Sleon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soriano is aware though and is defending well.
Soriano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sleon wants to sweep here but Soriano controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Sleon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Soriano has picked Sleon up and slammed him! Sleon can't keep hold of the triangle and Soriano manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sleon (6) vs (11) Soriano
Sleon tries to buck Soriano off but Soriano is having none of it.
Sleon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Soriano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T14#
Sleon is refusing to be controlled, as Soriano sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Soriano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Soriano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soriano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sleon (6) vs (14) Soriano
And that's the end of the fight!
Soriano wins on points by 14 to 6.
Our winner, Puna Soriano, 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.
Edward Sleon spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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