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CWC 382 PBP Commentary |
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 London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 18 losses; Fionn Mulligan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mulligan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Pushkin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mulligan won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mulligan (0) vs (4) Pushkin
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mulligan keeps working.
Pushkin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Let's hope that Pushkin 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing good reports from Mulligan'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.
Mulligan is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Pushkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Pushkin tries to move to mount but Mulligan blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pushkin gets to mount! Mulligan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mulligan (0) vs (6) Pushkin
Pushkin looking to control and managing it successfully.
It looks like Pushkin 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.#SUB2#
Pushkin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Mulligan stops Pushkin from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pushkin controlling from mount.
Pushkin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pushkin looking to control but Mulligan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pushkin controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mulligan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pushkin trying to control but Mulligan is having none of it. #T3#
Pushkin controlling the position easily from mount.
Mulligan is controlling an arm, preventing Pushkin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mulligan is looking to improve his position but Pushkin isn't that keen on the idea.
Pushkin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mulligan tries to lock up and control but Pushkin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Pushkin is working for a guillotine from mount but Mulligan frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Pushkin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Pushkin controlling the pace for now.
Pushkin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pushkin avoids the attempt from Mulligan to control.
Mulligan is desperately trying to improve his position but Pushkin has a good base and remains in mount.
Pushkin controlling his opponent. #T5#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulligan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pushkin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Pushkin looking to secure an arm triangle but Mulligan defends it well. #T6#
Pushkin controlling the position easily from mount.
Mulligan wants to hold on but Pushkin pushes him away.
Pushkin looking to control but Mulligan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mulligan wants to hold on but Pushkin pushes him away.
Mulligan is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T7#
Pushkin takes Mulligan's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mulligan is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Mulligan (0) vs (9) Pushkin
Pushkin wants to control the position but Mulligan frees himself and scrambles - Pushkin manages to regain control in side control.
Mulligan is not content to let Pushkin control the position.
Pushkin controlling from side mount.
Mulligan is trying to improve his position.
Pushkin controls the position. #T8#
Pushkin advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mulligan (0) vs (11) Pushkin
Mulligan wants to hold on but Pushkin pushes him away.
Mulligan is trying desperately to improve position.
Pushkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pushkin is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Pushkin looking to secure an arm triangle but Mulligan defends it well. #T9#
Mulligan wants to hold on but Pushkin pushes him away.
Mulligan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pushkin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pushkin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mulligan is trying to escape the mount but Pushkin keeps good control and instead manages to take Mulligan's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mulligan (0) vs (14) Pushkin
Mulligan trying to control the position but Pushkin manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Mulligan fending off the submission attempt from Pushkin.
Pushkin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T10##SUB2#
Pushkin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mulligan trying to control the action but Pushkin just sinks the hooks in.
Pushkin is controlling the position but Mulligan somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Pushkin is looking to advance position but Mulligan won't allow it. #T11#
Pushkin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Pushkin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Pushkin is working for a submission of some sort.
Mulligan is looking to improve his position.
#T12##SUB2#
Pushkin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mulligan defends it well.
Pushkin performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Mulligan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mulligan wants to control but Pushkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mulligan tries to roll over but Pushkin keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Pushkin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T13##SUB#
Mulligan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pushkin trying to control the pace.
Pushkin wants to pass the guard but Mulligan is defending well.
Mulligan is not content to let Pushkin control the position.
Pushkin trying to mount his opponent but Mulligan defends it. #T14#
Pushkin wants to control but Mulligan is keeping him busy.
Pushkin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pushkin wants to free his trapped foot but Mulligan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pushkin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mulligan (0) vs (17) Pushkin#SUB2#
Mulligan tries to improve his position but Pushkin has taken his back! Pushkin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Mulligan tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Pushkin pushes Mulligan away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aleksandr Pushkin!
A victorious Aleksandr Pushkin 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mesquita looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rambo! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rambo (0) vs (4) Mesquita#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to get an arm triangle but Rambo is defending well. #SUB2#
Mesquita working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rambo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mesquita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rambo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mesquita is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Rambo wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Mesquita is looking to pass Rambo's guard but actually Rambo recovers to full guard.
Rambo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Mesquita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rambo dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (4) Mesquita
Rambo is fighting to break Mesquita's control of his arms but Mesquita is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Mesquita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rambo defends well.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mesquita has his foot on Rambo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rambo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rambo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rambo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mesquita wants to control the position but Rambo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mesquita is trying to get back to full guard.
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mesquita is refusing to be controlled, as Rambo sits in half guard.
Mesquita is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Mesquita gets back to full guard.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've been hearing that Rambo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rambo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita 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: Rambo (2) vs (6) Mesquita#SUB2#
Mesquita is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rambo keeps working. #T4#
Mesquita prevents Rambo from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mesquita wants to work for an arm triangle but Rambo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mesquita trying to control from half guard but Rambo is working away. #SUB2#
Mesquita seems to be working for a kimura but Rambo defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rambo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mesquita is pressing down on Rambo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rambo is holding on for now. #T5#
Mesquita has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (2) vs (9) Mesquita
Mesquita trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mesquita wants to take Rambo's back but he can't do it this time.
Mesquita takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rambo is squirming around, avoiding Mesquita's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Mesquita is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rambo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rambo shrugs it off. #T6##SUB2#
Mesquita working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Rambo turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Mesquita off and cradles Rambo's limp body as Mesquita celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Alexander Mesquita! |
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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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 41 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gascoigne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gascoigne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gascoigne gets slowly back to his feet.
Gascoigne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Gascoigne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gascoigne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Gascoigne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gascoigne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Gascoigne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gracie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gascoigne has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Gracie is pressed up against the cage. Gascoigne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gracie down to the mat. Gracie avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gascoigne! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (4) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gascoigne, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gascoigne has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Gascoigne. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascoigne (4) vs (4) Gracie
Gascoigne moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Gascoigne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
A lull in the action here.
Gracie gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascoigne (6) vs (4) Gracie
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Gascoigne has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Gascoigne looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well. #T4#
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Gascoigne maintains control.#SUB#
Gascoigne is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gracie to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gracie shrugs it off.
Gascoigne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gascoigne trying to control the pace. #T5#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gascoigne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gascoigne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie is trying to keep Gascoigne in close.
Gascoigne stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gascoigne is one step ahead there. #T6#
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gascoigne slips nicely into half guard.
Gascoigne is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (9) vs (4) Gracie
Gascoigne takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gascoigne moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Gascoigne (12) vs (4) Gracie#T7#
Gascoigne trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape.
Gascoigne tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
Gascoigne seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gascoigne gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T8#
Gascoigne has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gascoigne controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Gascoigne working for a choke but Gracie is defending well.
Gascoigne gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control. #T9#
Gascoigne trying to control.#SUB#
Gracie has hold of Gascoigne's leg, trying to break free but it's let Gascoigne lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Gracie is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Gascoigne throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Gascoigne!
A very excited looking Paul Gascoigne 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Panda One! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
One keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
One gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Vernon tightens his grip and picks One up, before dumping him to the ground. One manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: One (0) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon wants to control from the top but One keeps moving.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vernon is fighting to break One's control of his arms but One is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.#T1#
Vernon keeps trying to improve his position.
Vernon controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
One seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vernon trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
Vernon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed One's guard. #T2#
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but One defends it.
Vernon trying to control the pace.
Vernon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
One is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Vernon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, One has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vernon wants to free his trapped foot but One is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vernon is looking to pass One's guard but actually One recovers to full guard.
Vernon looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Vernon trying to control but One is working from the bottom.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vernon slips nicely into half guard.
Vernon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on One's thigh. One counters though and makes it back to full guard.
One has control of Vernon's left arm, preventing Vernon from doing any damage. #T5#
Vernon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vernon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: One (0) vs (5) Vernon
Vernon wants to control but One is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on One's face as Vernon controls the position. #T6#
More stalling from Vernon.#SUB2#
Vernon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
One stops Vernon from passing to mount.
Vernon trying to control the position but One is working away. #T7#
Vernon tries to move to full mount but One actually manages to regain half guard.
Vernon is just content to waste time from the top position. One takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
One is controlling Vernon's posture.#T8#
Vernon wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vernon pushing down on One's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
One tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Vernon is working for a submission of some sort.
Vernon trying to control from half guard but One is working away. #T9#
Vernon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and One reverses the position - he's now on top in Vernon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: One (2) vs (5) Vernon
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck.
One has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
One controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
One wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.
One postures up.
Vernon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10#
One not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Vernon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Vernon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. One gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
One controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Vernon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T11##SUB2#
Vernon working for a triangle but One defends it easily.
Vernon being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a triangle but One pushes his legs off easily.
Vernon is trying to control the position but One postures up. #T12#
One stopping the sweep attempt from Vernon.#SUB2#
Vernon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! One has picked Vernon up and slammed him! Vernon can't keep hold of the triangle and One manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: One (5) vs (5) Vernon
Vernon wants to control but One postures up.
Vernon is trying to escape the position but One is controlling the position.
Vernon tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: One (7) vs (5) Vernon
Vernon is trying to escape the mount.
Vernon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
One is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vernon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Vernon is still trying to improve position.
One passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: One (10) vs (5) Vernon
Vernon is looking to get to half guard.
Vernon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
One sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Vernon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vernon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Vernon is looking to get back to full guard here but One has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: One (13) vs (5) Vernon
And that's the end of the fight!
One takes the fight on points by 13 to 5. |
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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 13 wins and 43 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Marden shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (0) vs (2) Marden
Breaker is looking for a sweep. Marden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Marden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Breaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marden prevents Breaker from improving his position.
Breaker is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker trying to control here.
#T1#
Breaker wants to improve his position but Marden is controlling well.
Breaker wants to control but Marden is keeping busy.
Marden wants to pass the guard but Breaker is defending well.
Marden passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (5) Marden
Breaker tries to hold on but Marden postures up.#T2#
Breaker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marden fails to move to back control.
Breaker wants to control but Marden is having none of it.#SUB2#
Marden is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Breaker has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T3#
Marden with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB2#
Marden has hold of Breaker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Breaker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Marden is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Breaker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Breaker shrugs it off.
Marden wants to take his opponent's back but Breaker doesn't allow it. #T4#
Breaker 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.
Breaker is trying to control but can't.
Breaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Breaker trying to control from the bottom.
Breaker is in trouble now - Marden has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (8) Marden
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Marden has control of Breaker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Breaker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T5#
Breaker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Marden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Breaker has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Marden is working for a submission of some sort.
#T6#
Breaker regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Marden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Breaker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Breaker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Breaker! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (4) vs (8) Marden#SUB#
Breaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Breaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marden tries to buck Breaker off but Breaker is having none of it.#T7#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden 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#
Breaker goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marden has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Breaker but great work by Marden. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (4) vs (12) Marden
Breaker sneaks back into half guard.
Breaker wants to control but Marden is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
Marden wants to free his trapped foot but Breaker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Breaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Breaker is looking to control Marden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Breaker avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Marden looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Marden wants to work for an arm triangle but Breaker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T9#
Breaker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marden's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marden's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (8) vs (12) Marden#SUB#
Marden defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Marden prevents Breaker from getting a body triangle.
Marden looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Breaker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T10#
Marden tries to roll but Breaker sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Breaker looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Breaker tightening his grip on Marden, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Marden showing good submission defense here.
Breaker is trying to stick to Marden's back but Marden is turning into Breaker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Breaker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marden. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (8) vs (14) Marden
Breaker keeping full guard, as Marden tries to pass. #T11#
Marden is pushing down on Breaker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Breaker is fighting to maintain full guard but Marden has managed to sneak the leg through.
Breaker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Breaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marden is looking to advance position but Breaker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (12) vs (14) Marden
Marden is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Breaker has control of Marden's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Marden regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Marden wants to control but Breaker is having none of it.#T12#
Marden is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marden gets back to half guard.
Marden is staying active underneath Breaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marden wants to improve his position but Breaker is controlling well.
Breaker is keen to just control but Marden is a slippery customer.
Breaker is pressing down on Marden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marden is holding on for now.
Marden tries to roll over but Breaker keeps him under control.#SUB#
Breaker is working for a kimura but Marden is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Marden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13##SUB#
Breaker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Breaker.
Breaker prevents Marden from improving his position.
Breaker is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Breaker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Breaker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Breaker (12) vs (18) Marden
Breaker can't escape the position.
Marden not allowing Breaker to control his hands. #SUB2#
Marden is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Breaker has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T14##SUB2#
Marden is looking for the choke from the back position but Breaker is controlling his hands well.
Breaker trying to control the hands but Marden breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Marden looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Breaker fending off the submission attempt from Marden.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marden wins on points by 18 to 12.
Bulla Marden decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 31 wins and 44 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; George Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Savkov is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Smith
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Savkov defends it. #T1#
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Savkov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Savkov defends it well.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Smith is taking a breather. Savkov 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.
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
Smith stalling.
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith not doing much here.
Smith passes into side control, despite Savkov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Smith
Smith happy to just control the position for now. #T5#
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Savkov is working hard here to advance position.
Savkov is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Savkov is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smith working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T6#
Smith controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Savkov tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Smith slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Smith 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.
Savkov tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Savkov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.#SUB#
Savkov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Smith passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (8) Smith
Smith takes a little break here. Savkov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T9#
Savkov tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Savkov is trying to improve his position.
Smith working away.#T10#
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Savkov is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Savkov manages to get back to half guard.#T12##SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith controlling the action here.
Savkov tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.#T13#
Savkov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (11) Smith
Smith looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith fails to advance to Savkov's back. #T14#
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov reaches up to try and control the position but Smith seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Savkov rolls and tries to escape and now Smith has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Savkov (0) vs (14) Smith
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith wins on points by 14 to 0.
A less than humble George Smith misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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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 17 wins and 16 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 34 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jafar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Jafar gets control of Esteves's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jafar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esteves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jafar is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Jafar'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.
Esteves is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Esteves controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Esteves looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Esteves is pushing down on Jafar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jafar is fighting to maintain full guard but Esteves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Esteves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Esteves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Esteves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Esteves passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (0) vs (3) Esteves#SUB2#
Esteves tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Esteves tries for a kimura but Jafar is defending well. #T2#
Esteves trying to control the action but Jafar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jafar has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Esteves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but Jafar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T3#
Jafar tries to bench press Esteves off him but Esteves keeps the position.
Esteves tries to move to mount but Jafar blocks the move with his legs.
Jafar tries to buck Esteves off but Esteves is having none of it.#SUB2#
Esteves looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Esteves has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jafar (0) vs (5) Esteves
Esteves takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Jafar (0) vs (8) Esteves#T4##SUB2#
Jafar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Esteves looking for the RNC.
Esteves trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Jafar defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jafar trying to control the position but Esteves manages to sink in the hooks. #T5#
Esteves controlling well, preventing Jafar from escaping the position.
Esteves wants to control the position but Jafar frees himself and scrambles - Esteves manages to regain control in side control.
Jafar regains half guard there - taking advantage of Esteves's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jafar won't allow Esteves to pass to mount.
Jafar trying to hold on to Esteves's head to control him but Esteves postures up.
Esteves tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jafar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Esteves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6#
Jafar trying to control here.
Esteves is trying to control the action in half guard but Jafar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a kimura but Jafar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Esteves to get the leverage.
Jafar is trying to control but can't.
Esteves wants to pass to mount but Jafar is defending the position.
Esteves wants to take a breather but Jafar is having none of it.
Jafar gets back to full guard.
Esteves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Esteves is looking to advance position but Jafar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jafar (4) vs (8) Esteves#T7#
Esteves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Esteves regains half guard.
Jafar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Esteves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esteves swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Esteves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Esteves is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (4) vs (10) Esteves
Jafar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Esteves is one step ahead there.
Jafar trying to keep a closed guard but Esteves is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Esteves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jafar is keeping the position for now.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Jafar keeps moving.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jafar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar 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.
Jafar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (6) vs (10) Esteves
Esteves keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Jafar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Esteves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jafar is aware though and is defending well.#T10#
Esteves controls Jafar momentarily but Jafar frees himself.
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Esteves has Jafar pulled in close to control his posture.
Esteves 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: Jafar (6) vs (12) Esteves
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Jafar is defending well. #SUB#
Jafar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Esteves wants to work for an arm triangle but Jafar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Esteves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Jafar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Esteves wants to control but Jafar is keeping him busy.
Jafar won't allow Esteves to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Esteves looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Esteves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12#
Jafar won't allow Esteves to pass to mount.
Esteves stalling away here and it's allowed Jafar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jafar keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
Jafar looking to control.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jafar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Esteves trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Jafar is trying to control the position but Esteves postures up.
Jafar keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Jafar keeps moving.
Jafar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Esteves pushing down on Jafar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jafar wants to improve his position but Esteves is controlling well.
#T14#
Jafar trying to control but Esteves postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Esteves in particular looking to stall.
Jafar is trying to control but can't.
Esteves is looking to advance position but Jafar won't allow it. #SUB2#
Esteves is trying to work for a kimura but Jafar is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Esteves is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves wins on points by 12 to 6.
After winning the bout, Vartan Esteves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Nuri Jafar had this to say: 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Co-main event
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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 19 wins and 26 losses; Bartlomiej Jan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jan (0) vs (2) Johnson#SUB#
Jan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Jan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Jan gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Jan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jan working a defensive guard here.
Jan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Jan's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB#
Jan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Jan is keeping the position.
Jan can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Johnson is working for a submission of some sort.
Jan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jan.#T3#
Jan keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Jan looking to control.
#SUB2#
Johnson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jan has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (2) vs (2) Johnson
Johnson keeping full guard, as Jan tries to pass. #SUB2#
Johnson has his feet on Jan's thighs here. He's pushed Jan off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jan screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Drake Johnson!
A victorious Drake Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 38 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 16 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laitila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Halo is defended easily by Laitila.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Halo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Laitila clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halo (4) vs (0) Laitila
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Halo has the hooks in. Laitila is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Laitila is still trying to improve position.
Laitila is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Halo wants to control but Laitila manages to buck him off and is now in Halo's guard! Nice work there by Laitila! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (4) vs (2) Laitila#SUB#
Halo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laitila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laitila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from Halo'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.#T2#
Laitila wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila passes Halo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Halo trying to control but Laitila postures up.
Halo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halo wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
Laitila showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Laitila won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Halo has his foot on Laitila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laitila works his way back into a safe position though.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Halo is adopting a defensive guard.
Laitila trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Halo looking for subs off his back but Laitila has passed one foot through into half guard.
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Halo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laitila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laitila trying to control from half guard but Halo is working away.
Laitila is thwarting Halo's attempts to control the position.
Laitila works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (4) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila is looking to work his way around to Halo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T5#
Halo wants to control but Laitila is having none of it.
Halo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (6) vs (5) Laitila
Halo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laitila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo preventing the sweep.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully. #T6#
Halo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halo trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Laitila to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Halo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Laitila pulls down on the head and he's put Halo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jari Laitila!
In defeat, Prana Halo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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