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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Priest throws a jab but it's blocked by Frost.
Frost misses with a looping left.
Frost misses with a hook. Priest ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Priest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost misses with a looping right.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Priest slips the punch.
Priest throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Priest does no damage.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priest attempts a counter takedown but Frost avoids it well and moves away.
Frost wants to clinch#TD#
and Priest counters with a nice double leg into side control. Frost won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Priest is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Frost is trying to escape and Priest transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Frost is forced to tap! Nice work there by Priest! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Olaf Frost spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill be back better'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Priest pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Priest closes this distance looking for a takedown but Markovic circles away.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Markovic cracks Priest with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Priest looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Markovic finish him?
#CUT2#It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
Priest throws a one two combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Priest moves into range and connects with a jab.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Priest tries to counter with a takedown but Markovic is quick to defend against it.
Priest moves out of range of the body kick.
Priest missing with a left hand there. Markovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Priest scores with a hook to the body. Markovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Priest checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Markovic takes one to the side of the head.
Priest has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Priest moved away.
Markovic takes a swing at Priest's ribcage but misses.
Priest bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markovic avoids the body shot from Priest.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priest was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Markovic scores with a shot to the body.
Markovic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Priest darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Priest misses with a shot to the body
and Markovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Priest misses with a takedown attempt - Markovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Markovic - that will leave a mark!
Priest jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Priest rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Markovic counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic throws a push kick but Priest slaps the foot to one side.
Markovic defending well as Priest loads up on a big left hand.
Priest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Markovic.
Markovic takes a swing at Priest's ribcage but misses.
Markovic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Priest rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Markovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Markovic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Priest has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Priest and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Priest appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Priest avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Priest stalks Markovic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Markovic's face. Markovic staggers backwards, shaken.
Priest throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Markovic misses with an uppercut
and Priest counters with a stiff right hand.
Markovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Markovic scores with a body shot.
Markovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Priest under the eye.
The fighters circling - Priest throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
A slow jab from Priest misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Priest as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Priest shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Markovic's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Markovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Priest wants to control from the top but Markovic keeps moving.
Priest pushing down on Markovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Markovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Markovic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nedjeljko Markovic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Judas Priest's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Markovic misses with a low kick.
Priest swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
Priest throws a hook but Markovic avoids it easily.
Priest scores with a jab to the jaw.
Priest lands a really nice looking cross but Markovic seems unphased.
Markovic throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Priest counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Markovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest uses his free foot to push down on Markovic's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Markovic.
Priest controlling his opponent. #T1##SUB#
Priest is working for a guillotine from mount but Markovic frees his head quite easily.
Markovic tries to hold on but Priest postures up.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Markovic is looking to escape.
Priest wants to take Markovic's back but he can't do it this time. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Priest with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Priest has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Markovic is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA 5
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Priest walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Priest.
Priest ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Priest throws a jab when Picogram was well out of range.
A slow jab from Priest misses its intended target.
Priest connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Picogram fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Priest.
Nice defenses there by Picogram.
Picogram throws out a counter right but Priest avoids it with no problem.
Priest misses with a body shot
and Picogram counters with a stiff right hand.
Priest lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Priest has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Picogram throws a hook to the side of Priest's head but Priest sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Priest connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Picogram defending well as Priest loads up on a big left hand.
Priest looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Picogram misses.
Priest throws a lazy uppercut
and Picogram counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Priest fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Picogram counters with a crisp one two that drops Priest! Picogram thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Priest to his feet! Priest is in big trouble!
A slow jab from Priest misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Picogram there.#ROC2#Priest is rocked!
Picogram is stalking Priest. Priest circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Picogram, and it's lights out! Priest really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonny Picogram!
A less than humble Jonny Picogram 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Priest connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bolleke looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Priest ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Priest decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bolleke wants to stand back up but Priest manages to pass into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Priest wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bolleke, who protects the arm well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Priest wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bolleke, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Bolleke's face as Priest controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
Priest has hold of Bolleke's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bolleke tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Priest cranks the arm and Bolleke screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bolleke, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Judas Priest!
After winning the bout, Judas Priest thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Nolan shoots in for a double leg but Priest sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Priest tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nolan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Priest scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Priest changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nolan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nolan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nolan throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Nolan looking for a sweep but Priest has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nolan has given up his back. Will we see Priest going for some submissions?
#SUB2#
Priest working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Nolan is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Priest has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Nolan taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Judas Priest!
An out of breath Judas Priest thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
STRIKE! - MMA
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Priest closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Durling is not content to let Priest control the position.
Priest has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Durling wants to control but Priest postures up.#SUB#
Priest is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Durling is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Priest tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Priest has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durling is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Durling tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Durling actively working from the bottom here.
Durling regains full guard. Nicely done.
Durling trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Durling looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Priest passes into side control.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Priest gets to mount! Durling was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Durling is wriggling around trying to escape.
Durling is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Priest looking to control but Durling is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Priest is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Durling is surviving well by controlling Priest's body position as best he can.
Durling tries to lock up and control but Priest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Durling is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Priest with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Durling sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Priest is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Priest is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Durling looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Durling is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest is thwarting Durling's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Judas Priest dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Durling scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
Durling jabs Priest to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Priest scores with a body shot.
Priest keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durling.
Durling misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Durling there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durling. Priest does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Priest catches Durling right on the button with a cross.
Durling swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durling digs a good body shot into Priest's ribs.#T1#
Durling lands a head shot.
Durling looks to throw the jab but Priest is out of range.
Durling misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Priest finds it's target.
Priest moves away from the strike by Durling.
Priest dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durling takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Durling lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Priest fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Durling drops Priest with a huge uppercut! Priest drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Durling is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Durling!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Durling thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BBG 2 - Priest vs Laperierre
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
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 67 wins and 40 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Priest fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Laperierre gets a clinch.
Priest has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Priest decides to pull guard.
Priest trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Laperierre has gone for a leg lock! Priest slips out almost immediately though and dives into Laperierre's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre is trying to keep Priest in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laperierre pulls Priest in close to prevent any damage.
Laperierre looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Priest being controlled here momentarily.
Laperierre controls Priest momentarily but Priest frees himself.
Laperierre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Priest haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Laperierre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laperierre is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Laperierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
Priest is fighting to break Laperierre's control of his arms but Laperierre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Laperierre wants to control but Priest passes easily into half guard.
Laperierre trying to get back to full guard but Priest takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (0) Laperierre#T3#
Laperierre tries to control the position but Priest now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Priest (8) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Priest is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Laperierre tries to roll but Priest sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Laperierre defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Priest's arms. #T4#
Priest is trying to control but Laperierre is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Laperierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laperierre tries to control the position but Priest now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Priest (11) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre is trying to break free.
Priest tries to get the hooks in deep but Laperierre pushed the leg off.
Laperierre is really stuck here.
Laperierre trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Priest is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Laperierre tries to roll but Priest sticks to his back.
#T5#
Laperierre rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Laperierre trying to control but Priest postures up.
Priest prevents Laperierre from improving his position.#SUB#
Priest is looking for a kimura here.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Priest looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre trying to hold on to Priest's head to control him but Priest postures up.
Laperierre wants to get back to full guard.
Laperierre is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laperierre avoid being mounted?
Laperierre is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laperierre wants to control but Priest is keeping busy.
#T7#
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Laperierre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laperierre is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Laperierre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Laperierre tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Laperierre moves into full guard.
Laperierre wants to control the position but Priest says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Laperierre wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Laperierre is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Priest stalling away here and it's allowed Laperierre to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Laperierre.
Laperierre has his hands on Priest's head, controlling the position.
Laperierre keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully. #T9#
Laperierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laperierre wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laperierre holds on and takes a little breather.
Laperierre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Priest has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (14) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre wants to control but Priest postures up.#T10#
Laperierre tries to buck Priest off but Priest is having none of it.
Laperierre prevents Priest from moving into mount.
Laperierre tries to improve position but can't.
Laperierre holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#SUB#
Priest is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laperierre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Priest working away.
Who's going to make the next move?#T11#
Laperierre is trying to control Priest's posture but Priest avoids it.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Priest swings around for an armbar but Laperierre sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Priest's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (14) vs (2) Laperierre#T12#
Laperierre sitting in guard here, content to control.
Laperierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Laperierre preventing the sweep.
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB#
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Priest keeping full guard, as Laperierre tries to pass.
Laperierre looking to sit in guard and control but Priest gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (16) vs (2) Laperierre
Laperierre looking for a sweep. Not yet Laperierre, not yet.
Priest is pushing down on Laperierre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Laperierre is fighting to maintain full guard but Priest has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Laperierre is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Priest has latched onto it... Big trouble! Priest pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Laperierre is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Priest!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DC 120 NYE 2
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Igwe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Igwe lands a body shot.
Igwe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priest.
#TD#
Priest closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Igwe 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.
Igwe is looking to regain half guard here but Priest keeps moving and retains side control.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Igwe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Igwe struggling a bit here.
Igwe is looking to regain half guard here but Priest keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Priest swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Igwe is now in Priest's guard. A big mistake from Priest there, giving up the dominant position! #T1#
Priest controls Igwe momentarily but Igwe frees himself.
Igwe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Igwe wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
Igwe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Priest haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Priest working for a triangle but Igwe defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Igwe is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Igwe looking to pass the guard.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Igwe from controlling successfully. #T3#
Priest lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Igwe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest advances position into side control!#SUB#
Priest is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Igwe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Priest is trying to get an arm triangle but Igwe is defending well.
Igwe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Priest wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Igwe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Priest is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Igwe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Priest.
Igwe trying to control but Priest postures up.
Igwe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Igwe.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Judas Priest dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Igwe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Priest got a little sloppy there for a moment and Igwe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Priest has managed to get both his arms back between Igwe's legs - danger averted.
Priest wants to control from the top but Igwe keeps moving.
Igwe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Priest's guard. #REVB#
Igwe wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Igwe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Priest manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Igwe is controlling Priest's posture.
Priest is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Igwe can do to turn this around?#T1#
Priest seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Judas Priest overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Igwe pulls Priest in to control the position.
Igwe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Priest drops back looking for a leg! Igwe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Igwe manages to kick Priest off! Priest jumps back into Igwe's guard.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Igwe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Priest postures up.
Igwe keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Priest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Igwe is trying to push Priest off with his feet but Priest grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Igwe's ankles and Igwe is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Judas Priest!
A very excited looking Judas Priest 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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Event:
DC 116: Cholo v Beard
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Ruyjini slips a straight right by Priest.
Ruyjini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priest throws a body punch but Ruyjini moves out of range.
Ruyjini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Priest checks it well.
Ruyjini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Priest with a poor takedown
and Ruyjini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Priest shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruyjini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Priest's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruyjini lands with a hook. Priest tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ruyjini misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruyjini misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Priest throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruyjini was covering up waiting for the punch and Priest finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruyjini is looking to stand up but Priest isn't so interested in that idea.
Priest wants to control from the top but Ruyjini keeps moving. #T1#
Priest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Priest stops Ruyjini from standing up.
Priest content to stall in guard here.
Ruyjini can't keep his opponent in guard - Priest advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Priest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Priest prevents Ruyjini from standing back up.
Priest tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ruyjini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #ES#
Ruyjini makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Priest misses with a hook
and Ruyjini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
Ruyjini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Priest closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruyjini circles away.
Ki Ruyjini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Priest.
Priest works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ruyjini connects with a looping right hand.
Ruyjini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priest.
Ruyjini misses with a wild body shot.
Ruyjini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruyjini wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruyjini just misses with a punch to the body.
Priest tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ruyjini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priest moves away.
Priest drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ruyjini defends it well.
Ruyjini with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruyjini ducks right into an uppercut from Priest.
Ruyjini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruyjini misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Ruyjini closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Priest counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Priest wants to control from the top but Ruyjini keeps moving.
Ruyjini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ruyjini is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ruyjini trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ruyjini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.#T4#
Ruyjini keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Priest stops Ruyjini from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruyjini just misses with a punch to the body.
Priest feints the counter takedown.
Ki Ruyjini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruyjini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Priest at a distance.
Priest shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruyjini as he avoids it easily.
Priest slips a jab from Ruyjini.
Nice defenses there by Ruyjini.
Ruyjini throws a solid leg kick but Priest takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ruyjini.
Priest is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ruyjini moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ruyjini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Priest.
Ki Ruyjini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Priest drives through with a takedown into Ruyjini's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ruyjini manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ki Ruyjini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Judas Priest's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ruyjini stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ruyjini wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruyjini lands a high kick!
Priest moves out of range as Ruyjini throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Priest misses its intended target.
Priest throws a hook but Ruyjini blocks it.
Priest bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ruyjini's head backwards.
Ruyjini throws a jab but it's blocked by Priest.
Priest changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruyjini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Priest can do to turn this around?
Ruyjini swings for the body but Priest moves out of range.
Ruyjini throws a jab when Priest was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ruyjini moves into range and clinches up with Priest.
Ruyjini lands a right hand.
Priest misses with a knee strike.
Priest blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Ruyjini has a couple of punches blocked by Priest.
Priest tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ruyjini tries to throw a body punch but Priest avoids it by throwing Ruyjini back against the cage.
Ruyjini can't find room to land a body shot as Priest controls the action.
#TD2#
Priest jumps guard and drags Ruyjini to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ruyjini wants to stand but Priest has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Priest is pulling down on Ruyjini's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruyjini, at least for the moment.
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Ruyjini from controlling successfully. #T2#
Priest is pulling down on Ruyjini's head to control his posture.
Ruyjini is looking to stand up but Priest won't let him.
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Priest wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruyjini. Priest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Priest changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruyjini swings for the body but Priest moves out of range.
Priest misses with a hook. Ruyjini ducked under it nicely.
Priest on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ruyjini ducks under a wild hook from Priest.#T3#
Priest just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruyjini throws a shot from downtown. Priest moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Ruyjini. Beautiful body shot.
Priest takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ruyjini misses with a body shot.
Priest has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ruyjini finds it's way round the side to connect with Priest's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Priest crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ruyjini - the referee stops the clock and Priest gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ruyjini. Priest manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Priest takes a swing at Ruyjini's ribcage but misses.
Ruyjini lands a nice leg kick that just misses Priest's sensitive parts.
Ruyjini needs to keep his hands up - Priest had a free shot at his head there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruyjini.
Ruyjini scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Priest misses with a body shot.
Priest gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ruyjini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ki Ruyjini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Priest.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Ruyjini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruyjini lands a left hand that snaps the head of Priest backwards.
A hook to the body from Ruyjini.
Ruyjini tries to throw a body punch but Priest avoids it by throwing Ruyjini back against the cage. #TD2#
Priest jumps guard.
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU#
Ruyjini gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ruyjini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ki Ruyjini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Judas Priest's cut.
That's time! Ruyjini's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Priest shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruyjini tries to sprawl out of it but Priest keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruyjini manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Judas Priest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Priest dives in and grabs Ruyjini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ruyjini pushes down on Priest's head and hops out.
Ruyjini misses with a wild body shot.
Ruyjini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priest throws a body shot but no joy.
Priest doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruyjini.
Ruyjini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ruyjini is looking to wear down Priest with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Priest shoots in but Ruyjini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ki Ruyjini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Priest.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Ruyjini. #CL#
Ruyjini clinches up against the cage.
Priest's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruyjini lands with a light punch inside.
Ruyjini prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Priest tightens his grip and picks Ruyjini up, before dumping him to the ground. Ruyjini manages to land in guard.
Priest postures up in Ruyjini's guard and throws a big left but Ruyjini blocks it.
Ruyjini is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Priest is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest controlling from the top position.
Ruyjini wants to stand but Priest is controlling the position.
Judas Priest has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##ES#
Ruyjini has his feet on Priest's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruyjini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priest manages to avoid it.
Ruyjini connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruyjini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ruyjini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priest was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruyjini.
Priest is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruyjini. Priest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruyjini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruyjini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Priest walks into a left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ruyjini, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Ruyjini throws a low kick but it's checked well by Priest.
Priest keeps the fight on the outside.
It looks like Ruyjini has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruyjini.
Ruyjini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ruyjini thuds his right hand into Priest's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Priest looking to score a takedown here. Ruyjini is defending well but Priest drives through and ends up in Ruyjini's guard.
Priest stops Ruyjini from standing up. #SUB2#
Priest thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ruyjini is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Priest is controlling him. #T4#
Ruyjini is wriggling around but Priest manages to pass to half guard.
Ruyjini wants to stand back up but Priest manages to pass into side control.
Ruyjini is trying to get back to his feet.
Priest is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ruyjini's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ruyjini pushes Priest away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Priest gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ki Ruyjini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ruyjini, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ki Ruyjini!
A victorious Ki Ruyjini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DC 107 : Vinge v Wife
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Priest just misses with a punch to the body.
Priest misses with a hook.
Panda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Priest throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panda missing with a left hand there. Priest was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judas Priest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priest swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Priest slips a straight right by Panda.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priest.
#TD2#
Priest shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Panda looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda pulls Priest in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Priest's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Panda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Priest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Panda keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Priest trying to control but Panda is working from the bottom.
Priest controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Priest throws a leg kick but Panda sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice takedown defense from Priest. No joy for Panda on that attempt.
Priest looks to throw the jab but Panda is out of range.
Priest misses with a wild body shot.
Panda fails with the takedown.
Priest throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Panda's waist but Panda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Priest off to one side.
Priest cracks a nice hook into Panda's ribs.#CL#
Panda takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Panda.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panda. #T3#
Priest tries to throw a body punch but Panda avoids it by throwing Priest back against the cage.
Panda content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Priest is working for takedown but Panda is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Panda decides to pull guard.
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panda being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Panda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest looking to pass the guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Priest is still trying to improve position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Judas Priest dominated that round.
That's time! Panda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Panda takes a swing at Priest's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Priest shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Panda's guard.
Priest wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1##SUB#
Panda working for a triangle but Priest defends it easily.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Panda is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Panda tries to clinch up but Priest circles away and keeps his distance.
Panda takes one to the chin there.
Panda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Panda with that takedown attempt.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Panda darts in and clinches Priest up against the cage.
Priest can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Panda stops a takedown attempt from Priest.
Priest makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Priest tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Panda pulls Priest into guard.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda is trying to control the position but Priest postures up.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Panda is keeping the position.#T3#
Priest wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Panda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Panda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Panda shoots in and bounces Priest off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4#
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Priest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Panda's guard. #REVB#
Priest controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Panda is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Priest frees his head nicely. Oh but Panda has switched to an armbar! Priest is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). D.D Panda! |
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Event:
DC 101: Dye v Bradley
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Wife throws a hook but Priest avoids it easily.#KD2#
Wife sends Priest crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wife is motioning to the referee to let Priest up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
Priest ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wife closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Priest! Wife dives in looking to finish! Priest is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Third Wife!
After the fight, Third Wife was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
DC 92: Makkonen v Cholo
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Maeda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Priest.
Priest darts in looking for a takedown but Maeda gets double underhooks and turns Priest into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maeda! But no joy.
A shot in the inside from Maeda. #CUT2#It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
Maeda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Priest backwards.
Maeda tries to throw a body punch but Priest avoids it by throwing Maeda back against the cage.
Maeda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Priest stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Priest gets underhooks to prevent Maeda's takedown attempt.
Maeda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Priest tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maeda avoids it.
Priest misses with a punch to the body.
Priest has a couple of punches blocked by Maeda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priest throws a punch but it's blocked by Maeda.
Maeda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maeda tries for a takedown but Priest manages to get underhooks.
Judas Priest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akira Maeda.
Maeda lands an uppercut.
Maeda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Maeda wants a takedown but no success here.
Maeda misses with a body punch.
Maeda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Priest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Priest scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Maeda.
Maeda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Maeda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Priest backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maeda.
Priest tries a body shot but Maeda blocks it.
Maeda scores with a shoulder strike.
Maeda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Priest backwards.
Maeda has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Priest seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Maeda can turn it around.
Maeda lands with a light punch inside.
Maeda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Priest's elbow. #T2#
Maeda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maeda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maeda tries for a takedown but Priest manages to get underhooks.
Maeda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priest blocking some punches.
Priest working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maeda misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Priest. #TD2#
Maeda gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Maeda looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Maeda looks to land a strike but Priest avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Maeda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Maeda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Priest's guard.
Maeda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest taking some punishment here, with Maeda in his half guard.
Maeda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Maeda is pressing down on Priest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Priest is holding on for now.
Maeda stalling. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Priest wants to improve his position but Maeda is controlling well.
Maeda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Maeda is trying to control the action in half guard but Priest is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Maeda in particular looking to stall.
Priest is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Animal Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Maeda slips a nice elbow through Priest's hands, connecting with Priest's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Maeda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Judas Priest's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Priest scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Maeda.
Maeda misses with a straight right.
Priest drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maeda sprawls and moves away.
Maeda misses the jab.
Priest lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maeda at a distance.
Priest misses with a left hand
and Maeda counters with a straight right hand.
Maeda on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Judas Priest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maeda misses with an uppercut. Priest saw that one coming.#TD#
Priest shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Maeda manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Priest slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully. #T1#
Maeda has Priest pulled in close to control his posture.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maeda is keeping the position for now.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maeda keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Priest shoots in and bounces Maeda off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Priest preventing the sweep.
Maeda is pulling down on Priest's head to control his posture.
Maeda wants to sweep but no luck.
Maeda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Maeda trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
Priest trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom.
Priest passes Maeda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maeda wants to get back to full guard.
Priest throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maeda is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maeda tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maeda throws a hook but Priest blocks it.
Maeda scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Priest throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Maeda was covering up waiting for the punch and Priest finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Priest preventing the sweep.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maeda is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Judas Priest dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Judas Priest's cut.
That's time! Priest's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Priest scores with a jab.
Priest closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maeda circles away.
No luck for Priest with that takedown attempt.
Priest shoots in and drives through. Maeda sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judas Priest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Priest misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Priest shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maeda sprawls well. Maeda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Priest gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda throws the left hand but Priest avoids the punch easily.
Maeda moves out of range of the strikes.
Maeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Priest misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Maeda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Maeda connects with a body shot that sends Priest's belly button to the back.
Priest looks to land a right hand but Maeda moved out of range.
Maeda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maeda throws a jab but it's blocked by Priest.
Priest takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maeda looks to land a left hand but Priest moved out of range nicely.
Priest looks for a takedown but Maeda sprawls well.
A left lands for Maeda.
Maeda throws a jab but it's blocked by Priest.
Priest shoots in and drives through. Maeda sprawls well.
Maeda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Priest lands a body shot.
Priest will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A nice side step and Maeda releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Priest throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Priest takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maeda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priest fails with a takedown attempt.
Maeda throws out a counter right but Priest avoids it with no problem.
Maeda lands a two punch combo.
Priest misses the shot to the body.
Akira Maeda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Priest misses its intended target.
Maeda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priest tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maeda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Priest somewhat.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Maeda. That snapped Priest's head back.
Maeda slips a straight right by Priest.
Maeda lands a jab to the nose.
Maeda misses with an uppercut.
Priest takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Priest shoots in looking for a takedown but Maeda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Priest's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jab from Maeda.
Priest throws an overhand right that lands on Maeda's shoulder, as Maeda tries to avoid the shot.
Priest avoids the body shot from Maeda.
Priest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maeda digs a good body shot into Priest's ribs.
Maeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Priest throws out the jab.
Priest throws a lazy right hand but Maeda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Maeda checks a low kick from Priest.
Priest takes one on the button.
Priest looks to score with a jab to the body but Maeda is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Maeda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Priest looking to score a takedown here. Maeda is defending well but Priest drives through and ends up in Maeda's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maeda pulls Priest in close to prevent any damage.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest is fighting to break Maeda's control of his arms but Maeda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maeda wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akira Maeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maeda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Maeda!
Akira Maeda gave a mention to Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Priest getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Priest throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Weismuller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Weismuller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weismuller throws a leg kick which misses Priest's front leg but catches the back leg as Priest tries to avoid it.
Priest slaps away a takedown attempt from Weismuller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Priest keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weismuller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Weismuller throws a head kick but Priest moves out of range.
Weismuller connects with an inside leg kick.
Weismuller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Priest sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weismuller somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Weismuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Priest cracks Weismuller with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Weismuller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Weismuller shoots for a double leg takedown but Priest sprawls well. He's pushed Weismuller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Priest drives through with a takedown into Weismuller's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Priest passes Weismuller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Priest not doing much here.
Weismuller is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.
Priest tries to pass the half guard into mount. Weismuller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Weismuller is refusing to be controlled, as Priest sits in half guard. #T2#
Priest blocks the strikes from Weismuller.
Priest works his foot free and advances to mount.
Weismuller is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Weismuller is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Priest has taken his back.
Weismuller trying to control the hands but Priest won't let him. #T3#
Priest is riding his opponent, not letting Weismuller buck him off.
Weismuller trying to control the hands but Priest won't let him.
Well, with Priest on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Weismuller is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Weismuller can't escape the position.
Weismuller prevents Priest from getting a body triangle.
Weismuller trying to control the position but Priest manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Priest looking for the choke but no joy.
Weismuller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Priest on the ground.
Weismuller turns into Priest and is now in his guard.
#SU#
Weismuller decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Weismuller throws a right and a left that Priest avoids nicely.
Weismuller shoots in looking for a takedown. Priest tries to sprawl out of it but Weismuller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Priest manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Priest bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weismuller's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Judas Priest dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Weismuller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priest.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses.
Weismuller needs to keep his hands up - Priest had a free shot at his head there.
Weismuller throws a head kick but Priest moves out of range.
Weismuller checks a leg kick nicely.
Priest tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weismuller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Priest throws a series of punches but Weismuller moves out of range.
Weismuller seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Priest has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Priest tests Weismuller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Priest thows a left - swing and a miss!
Weismuller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Judas Priest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Priest looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Weismuller!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A control attempt from Weismuller but he's now mounted!
Priest trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Priest takes Weismuller's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Weismuller is in trouble.
Weismuller can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Weismuller is in bad spot here.
Weismuller rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Weismuller tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg. #T2#
Weismuller is looking to get back to is feet but Priest passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Priest tries for a kimura but Weismuller is defending well.
Priest advances nicely into full mount.
Priest looking to control and managing it successfully.
Priest moves to back control. #T3#
Weismuller trying to control the hands but Priest won't let him. #SUB2#
Weismuller fending off the submission attempt from Priest.
Weismuller tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Priest is not going to allow Weismuller to sit and survive in this position.
Priest biding his time, looking for the opening.
Priest controlling well, preventing Weismuller from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Priest is persistently looking for the submission but Weismuller is defending it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Priest keeps control of the position as Weismuller tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Judas Priest showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Priest scores with a jab to the jaw.
Priest connects with a right hand. Weismuller shakes it off.
Weismuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Priest.
Weismuller lands with a kick to the temple. Priest shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
Weismuller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Priest is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Weismuller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Priest throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weismuller is defended easily by Priest.
Weismuller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Priest.
Priest stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Priest wants it to stay on the feet.
Priest might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Weismuller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weismuller throws a series of punches but Priest moves out of range.
Priest drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Weismuller defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Priest moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Weismuller. #CL2#
Priest moves into range and clinches up with Weismuller.
Priest fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Weismuller tries for a takedown. No joy.
Weismuller wants a takedown.
Weismuller wants a takedown.
Weismuller is trying to drag Priest to the mat but Priest just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Priest swings wildly with an uppercut but Weismuller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Priest.
Weismuller is working for takedown but Priest is calmly controlling the position for now.
Weismuller wants to take the fight to the mat but Priest manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tommy Weismuller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Priest missing with knees to the body.
Priest misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from Priest.
Priest working aggressively here.
Judas Priest is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Priest avoiding damage as Weismuller throws knees to the body.
Weismuller tries to score a body lock takedown but Priest shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Priest makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Priest.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Priest is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Weismuller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Priest pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Priest moves into the clinch successfully.
Weismuller goes for a takedown in the clinch but Priest prevents it.
Priest lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weismuller goes for a takedown attempt but Priest pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Priest misses with a body kick.
Weismuller tries for a takedown but Priest sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Priest is looking to clinch but Weismuller is avoiding it.
Priest getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Priest closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Priest controlling the action here. #T4#
Priest is continuing to stall.
Weismuller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Weismuller tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judas Priest comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Priest has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judas Priest!
Judas Priest seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Priest lands with a hook. Magomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Priest moves into the clinch successfully.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Priest tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Priest.
Priest misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Magomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magomedov takes a swing at Priest's ribcage but misses.
Priest connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
Magomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Priest closes the distance and clinches.
Priest is pushing Magomedov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Magomedov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Magomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Priest backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Priest fails to land. #BC2#
Magomedov breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#KD2#
Magomedov drops Priest with a left and a right! Oh, Priest is hurt - Magomedov dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#Priest is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov wants to stand but Priest is controlling his arm.
Oh Priest is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Priest is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Animal Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Priest is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Priest seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magomedov tries to stand but Priest is controlling his head.
Magomedov tries to stand but Priest controls the position and pulls Magomedov into his guard. #T2##SUB#
Priest pushes a forearm under Magomedov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Magomedov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judas Priest!
After winning the bout, Judas Priest thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Pawlikowski blocks a head kick by Priest.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pawlikowski avoiding damage.
Priest has Pawlikowski pushed against the cage.
Priest lands with a left to the head.
Priest tries a knee to the head but Pawlikowski blocks it.
Priest lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Priest to work.
Pawlikowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Priest lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Priest lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pawlikowski backwards.
Priest lands with a light punch inside.
Priest lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Priest will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pawlikowski up against the cage.
Priest lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Priest on the inside.
Priest presses Pawlikowski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pawlikowski is looking to break free of the clinch but Priest has double underhooks.
Pawlikowski jumps guard but Priest stands there with Pawlikowski around his waist. Pawlikowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pawlikowski jumps guard but Priest turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Priest.
Priest is pushing Pawlikowski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Priest stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Priest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pawlikowski is trying to break free.
Priest lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Priest throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Pawlikowski wants to stall.
Pawlikowski wants to take the fight to the mat but Priest manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Pawlikowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Priest.
Pawlikowski is looking to control Priest's arms but Priest gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pawlikowski has his back to the cage.
Priest lands an uppercut.
Pawlikowski dodges an elbow strike from Priest.
We've been informed that Priest has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Priest - that landed with a thud.
Pawlikowski takes a shot to the head.
Priest lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pawlikowski backwards.
Priest lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Priest lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Priest.#T4#
Priest working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pawlikowski is trying to maintain a safe position but Priest gets an underhook and turns Pawlikowski into the cage.#KD2#
Priest lands an uppercut that drops Pawlikowski! Priest follows him to the canvas looking to finish. #ROC2#Pawlikowski is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priest tries to advance to mount but can't.
Oh Pawlikowski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Priest happy to just control the position for now.
Pawlikowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pawlikowski keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Priest is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pawlikowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Judas Priest dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pawlikowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Priest drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pawlikowski defends it well.#CL2#
Priest moves into range and clinches up with Pawlikowski.
Pawlikowski avoiding damage as Priest throws knees to the body.
Priest working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Priest.
A short uppercut from Priest.
Priest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pawlikowski tries to pull guard but Priest forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pawlikowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pawlikowski looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlikowski misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Priest.
Priest pushes Pawlikowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Priest lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Priest lands with a light punch inside.
Priest has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
Priest lands a big left hand right to the temple and Pawlikowski goes down!
Priest wants to control but Pawlikowski is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Priest wants to work for an arm triangle but Pawlikowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Priest tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pawlikowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pawlikowski tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Pawlikowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Priest frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pawlikowski is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action.
Pawlikowski reaches up to try and control the position but Priest seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Pawlikowski rolls and tries to escape and now Priest has his back!
#T3#
Pawlikowski is in bad spot here.
Priest gets his hands free as Pawlikowski looks to control.
Pawlikowski rolls, trying to escape but Priest keeps control of the position.
Priest has good solid back control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pawlikowski showing good submission defense here.
Priest is not going to allow Pawlikowski to sit and survive in this position. #T4#
Pawlikowski tries to break free.
Pawlikowski trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Judas Priest has got the better of the ground game so far.
Priest trying to control.
Priest is riding his opponent, not letting Pawlikowski buck him off.
Well, with Priest on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pawlikowski is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Pawlikowski wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Priest is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Pawlikowski with him. Pawlikowski is trying to defend but Priest has an arm under the chin now! Pawlikowski grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Judas Priest!
Our winner, Judas Priest, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 396
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
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 67 wins and 39 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Priest clinches up with Rolla and pushes him back against the ropes.
Rolla goes for a takedown attempt but Priest pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Priest clinches up with Rolla and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
Priest is trying to trip Rolla. He has hold of a leg but Rolla is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Priest persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rolla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Priest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rolla 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Priest is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolla is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Priest is sitting in close to Rolla's body. Rolla has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Priest is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Priest is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rolla.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rio Rolla! |
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Event:
CWC 392 Cruz vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 67 wins and 38 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Priest darts in and clinches Lavicci up against the ropes.
Priest can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Priest has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lavicci clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lavicci (0) vs (4) Priest
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest controlling well, preventing Lavicci from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Priest has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T1#
Lavicci trying to control the position but Priest manages to sink in the hooks.
Lavicci is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Priest is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Priest is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2#
Lavicci tries to break free.
Lavicci staying busy and making it hard for Priest to control.
Priest not allowing Lavicci to control his hands.
Well, with Priest on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lavicci is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Priest tries to get the hooks in deep but Lavicci pushed the leg off. #T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lavicci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T4#
Lavicci looking very determined here, making life difficult for Priest.
Priest controlling well, preventing Lavicci from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Priest's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Lavicci trying to control the hands but Priest breaks the grip.
We've been informed that Priest has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lavicci looking very determined here, making life difficult for Priest.
Priest avoiding Lavicci 's attempts to control his hands. #T6#
Priest controls the position.
Priest struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lavicci breaks Priest's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (2) vs (4) Priest#SUB2#
Priest is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Priest tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7##SUB2#
Priest has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lavicci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lavicci forces his way into half guard.
Lavicci is thwarting Priest's attempts to control the position.
Lavicci wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Lavicci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Priest regains full guard. Nicely done.
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T8##SUB2#
Priest working for a triangle but Lavicci defends it easily.
Lavicci content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Priest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lavicci is aware though and is defending well.#T9#
Lavicci trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lavicci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lavicci is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Lavicci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lavicci defends well.#T10#
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest working a defensive guard here.
Lavicci won't allow Priest to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Priest throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11#
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
Lavicci stays in close to Priest's body and controls the position.
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Lavicci is proving a slippery customer.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for a triangle here but Lavicci uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (5) vs (4) Priest
Priest tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lavicci easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (7) vs (4) Priest#T12#
Priest is trying to escape the mount.
Lavicci tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lavicci trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Priest is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T13#
Lavicci is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lavicci sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Priest is looking to improve his position but Lavicci isn't that keen on the idea.
Priest keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
Priest wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (10) vs (4) Priest
Priest tries to roll but Lavicci sticks to his back.
Priest looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lavicci tries to keep control of the position but Priest is staying busy.
Priest tries to roll but Lavicci sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest trying to control the hands but Lavicci won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Anthony Lavicci retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Anthony Lavicci 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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Event:
CWC 389
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 8 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 38 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Matariki fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Priest gets a double leg takedown into Matariki's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matariki (0) vs (2) Priest
Priest postures up.
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Matariki.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Matariki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matariki is trying to keep Priest in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Matariki is retaining full guard. #T1#
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Priest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (0) vs (5) Priest
Priest controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Matariki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Matariki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Matariki is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
You can see the frustration on Matariki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Priest just content to control the position.
We've been informed that Priest has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Matariki tries to bench press Priest off him but Priest keeps the position.
Priest tries to advance to mount but Matariki denies him.
Matariki is trying to improve his position.
Priest passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Matariki! Score +2 for reaching mount: Matariki (0) vs (7) Priest
Priest trying to control but Matariki is having none of it. #T5#
Priest takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Priest prevents Matariki from getting the reversal.
Priest content just to control the position here.
Matariki is controlling an arm, preventing Priest from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T6#
Matariki tries to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matariki is looking to escape.
Priest is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Priest moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Matariki (0) vs (10) Priest#T7#
A lull in the action here.
Priest is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Matariki is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T8#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Priest is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Will Priest go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I would not like to be Matariki right now.
Matariki is keeping busy.
#T9#
Priest controlling well, preventing Matariki from escaping the position.
Priest not allowing Matariki to control his hands. #SUB2#
Priest working for the choke.
Priest doesn't have the hooks in and Matariki manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (2) vs (10) Priest
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T10#
Matariki wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving. #SUB2#
Priest working for a triangle but Matariki defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Priest has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matariki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matariki pushing down on Priest's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T11#
Priest is staying active underneath Matariki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Priest trying to hold on to Matariki's head to control him but Matariki postures up.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Matariki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matariki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Priest manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
Matariki stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Matariki from controlling successfully.
Priest pulls Matariki in close to his closed guard and prevents Matariki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (2) vs (12) Priest#T13#
Priest wants to take a breather but Matariki is having none of it.
Matariki wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Priest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matariki is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matariki avoid being mounted?
Matariki tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Priest wants to take a breather but Matariki is having none of it. #T14#
Matariki tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Priest is trying to control. Matariki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Priest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Matariki is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest is taking a breather. Matariki 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 12 to 2.
An out of breath Judas Priest thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 386
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 17 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 37 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Priest closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zulu quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zulu (0) vs (2) Priest
Well, if Priest is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zulu's coaches at SSJ Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Priest is pressing down on Zulu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zulu is holding on for now.
Zulu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest trying to control from Zulu's half guard. Zulu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Zulu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zulu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Priest passes Zulu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zulu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zulu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
Zulu pulls Priest in close to his closed guard and prevents Priest from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zulu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zulu pulls Priest in to control the position.
Zulu keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Zulu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest controlling from the top position.
Zulu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Priest manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (2) Priest
Priest is trying to control the position but Zulu postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Zulu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've been informed that Priest has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Priest looking for a sweep. Not yet Priest, not yet.
Zulu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Priest is trying to keep Zulu in close.
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there.
Priest is still trying to improve position.#T5#
Zulu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Zulu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zulu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zulu won't allow Priest to sweep him here. #T6#
Priest being controlled here, momentarily.
Priest looking to control.
Zulu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there.
Priest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7##SUB2#
Priest throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zulu escapes and throws Priest's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (5) vs (2) Priest
Zulu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Priest tries to buck Zulu off but Zulu is having none of it.
Priest trying his best to control but Zulu has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zulu (7) vs (2) Priest#T8#
Zulu controlling the position easily from mount.
Priest prevents Zulu from taking his back.
Zulu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zulu tries to control but Priest wriggling away.
Zulu content just to control the position here.
Priest is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Zulu controlling from the full mount.
Zulu prevents Priest from getting the reversal.
Zulu controlling the position easily from mount.
Priest really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Priest has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (10) vs (2) Priest#T10#
Priest tries to roll but Zulu sticks to his back.
Zulu trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Priest doesn't escape.
Priest is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Priest trying to control the hands but Zulu won't let him.
Zulu is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Zulu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Priest for as long as he can get away with.
Priest tries to escape but Zulu has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12#
Zulu has good solid back control here.
Priest trying to control the hands but Zulu breaks the grip.
Zulu is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Priest is trying to break free.
Zulu controls the position.
Priest breaks Zulu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (10) vs (4) Priest#T13#
Priest preventing the sweep.
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Zulu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zulu trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
Priest is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T14#
Zulu keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Zulu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Shaka Zulu retains his super heavyweight title!
Shaka Zulu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 383
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
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 65 wins and 37 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 37 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hirsch moves into the clinch.
Hirsch stops a takedown attempt from Priest.
Hirsch is working for takedown but Priest is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hirsch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Hirsch has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Priest regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (0) vs (2) Hirsch
Priest might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hirsch stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.
Priest manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hirsch manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (2) Hirsch
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirsch is adopting a defensive guard.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Hirsch controlling Priest's posture.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Hirsch has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Priest has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (2) Hirsch
Priest looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Hirsch is trying to control Priest's posture but Priest avoids it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Priest moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hirsch keeps working. #T3#
Hirsch wants to control but Priest postures up.
Hirsch tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Priest tries to advance to mount but Hirsch denies him. #T4#
Priest takes a little break here. Hirsch wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hirsch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Priest controlling the action here.
Priest uses his free foot to push down on Hirsch's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hirsch. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (8) vs (2) Hirsch
Hirsch is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Priest wants to take his opponent's back but instead Hirsch manages to regain half guard.
Hirsch is not content to let Priest control the position.
Priest is taking a breather. Hirsch 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.#T6#
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Hirsch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Priest content to control rather than advance.
Priest is pressing down on Hirsch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hirsch is holding on for now. #T7#
Hirsch is holding on to half guard well.
Priest is taking a breather. Hirsch 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.
Priest trying to control the action but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Hirsch gets full guard.#T8#
Hirsch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Priest preventing the sweep.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirsch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirsch wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest being controlled here momentarily.
Hirsch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.#T9#
Priest passes Hirsch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hirsch gets back to full guard.
Priest stays in close to Hirsch's body and controls the position.
Priest is pushing down on Hirsch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hirsch is fighting to maintain full guard but Priest has managed to sneak the leg through.#T10#
Priest sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Priest is working for a submission of some sort.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Hirsch trying to control from the bottom.
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch has his hands clasped together around Priest's back. He's all about the action.
Priest works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (11) vs (2) Hirsch#T12#
Hirsch tries to hold on but Priest postures up.
Hirsch 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.
Priest controlling his opponent.
Priest has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T13#
Hirsch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Priest controlling his opponent.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hirsch is looking to escape.
Hirsch is desperately trying to improve his position but Priest has a good base and remains in mount.
Priest trying to control but Hirsch is having none of it. #T14#
Hirsch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hirsch is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hirsch avoid being mounted?
Priest seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
A very excited looking Judas Priest 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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Event:
CWC 379
Date: May 28, 2023 |
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 65 wins and 36 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 17 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Priest shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zulu napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Priest (4) vs (0) Zulu
Zulu tries to buck Priest off but Priest is having none of it.
Zulu struggling a bit here.
Priest controls the position from side control.
Zulu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Priest trying to control the action but Zulu is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Priest taking a breather here.
Zulu keeps Priest under control for a moment.
Priest staying calm.
Zulu keeping his opponent close.#T2#
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Zulu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zulu is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Priest looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zulu is letting Priest control him for a moment. #T3#
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Zulu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zulu stops Priest from passing to mount.
Zulu gets back to half guard.#T4#
Priest not doing much here.
Priest is trying to control. Zulu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zulu is looking to improve his position.
Zulu controlling the position well.
Priest not doing much here.
#T5#
Zulu is holding on to half guard well.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Zulu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Priest sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zulu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Priest slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zulu is pulling down on Priest's head to control his posture. #T7#
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Zulu has control of Priest's left arm, preventing Priest from doing any damage. #T8#
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zulu trying to control the position here.
Priest's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Priest wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Zulu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
Zulu managing to control the position. #T10#
Priest slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zulu keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Priest is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Zulu is adopting a defensive guard.
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Zulu.#SUB#
Priest drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zulu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zulu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zulu! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (4) vs (4) Zulu#T12#
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Priest is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Zulu is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (4) vs (6) Zulu
Priest wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Priest (4) vs (9) Zulu
Zulu 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.
Zulu is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Zulu is not going to allow Priest to sit and survive in this position.
Zulu controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Let's hope that Zulu 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.
You can see the frustration on Priest's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Zulu keeps control of the position easily here as Priest tries to buck him off.
Zulu avoiding Priest 's attempts to control his hands.
Priest is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zulu.
#T14#
It looks like Zulu 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.
Zulu is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest tries to escape but Zulu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu wins on points by 9 to 4.
Shaka Zulu is the new super heavyweight champion!
Shaka Zulu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 27 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 35 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Silva Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Priest
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Priest is not content to let Silva Jr control the position.
Silva Jr is controlling the pace.
Silva Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Priest for as long as he can get away with.
Priest felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr passes into side control, despite Priest's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (0) Priest
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Silva Jr wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Silva Jr gets to mount! Priest was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (7) vs (0) Priest
Priest regains half guard.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but Priest defending well.
Silva Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Priest wants to get back to full guard but Silva Jr has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (10) vs (0) Priest
Priest is being controlled here. #T2#
Priest is trying to improve his position.
Silva Jr controls the position.
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva Jr wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Priest prevents Silva Jr from moving into mount.
Priest is trying to get back to half guard.
Priest struggling a bit here.#T3#
Priest tries to buck Silva Jr off but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Priest is not content to let Silva Jr control the position.
Silva Jr advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (12) vs (0) Priest
Silva Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Priest is looking to improve his position but Silva Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Priest sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Silva Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Priest looking for a kimura from the bottom but Silva Jr passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (15) vs (0) Priest
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
Priest tries to bench press Silva Jr off him but Silva Jr keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Silva Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T5#
Priest looks to move to half guard but instead Silva Jr has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (17) vs (0) Priest
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully.
Priest is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Priest wants to control but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva Jr controlling from mount.
Silva Jr prevents Priest from getting the reversal.
Priest sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva Jr tries to pass to full mount but Priest defends it. #T7#
Silva Jr controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr is pressing down on Priest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Priest is holding on for now.
Priest tries to roll over but Silva Jr keeps him under control.
Priest wants to get back to full guard but Silva Jr has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (20) vs (0) Priest
Priest is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Priest tries to bench press Silva Jr off him but Silva Jr keeps the position.
Silva Jr controlling the position.
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Priest sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T9#
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Priest moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Priest working a defensive guard but Silva Jr manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (23) vs (0) Priest#T10#
Silva Jr controlling the position.
Priest manages to get back to half guard.
Priest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva Jr is working away from the top position though.
Priest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Priest.#T11#
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest controlling Silva Jr's posture.
Priest looking to control.
Silva Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12##SUB2#
Priest isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silva Jr stacks Priest on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Silva Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (26) vs (0) Priest
Priest manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva Jr's best efforts.
Silva Jr moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (29) vs (0) Priest
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest is still trying to improve position.#T13#
Priest looks to move to half guard but instead Silva Jr has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (31) vs (0) Priest
Silva Jr avoids the attempt from Priest to control.
Priest is trying to escape the mount.
Priest wants to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.#T14#
Priest is looking to improve his position but Silva Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Priest wants to control but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Priest is in all sorts of trouble here.
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva Jr controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 31 to 0.
A very excited looking Rich Silva Jr 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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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 34 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 35 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Priest closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lo (0) vs (4) Priest
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo'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.
Lo is working hard here to advance position.
Lo looking for a sweep but Priest has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lo (0) vs (6) Priest
Lo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Lo actively working from the bottom here.
Priest tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest trying to control the pace.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well. #T1#
Priest is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Lo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
Priest passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (9) Priest
Priest wants to take Lo's back here but Lo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2#
Priest manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lo to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lo (0) vs (12) Priest
Lo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Priest controlling the position easily from mount.
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest controlling the position easily from mount.
Priest prevents Lo from getting the reversal.#T3#
Lo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lo (0) vs (15) Priest
Lo breaks Priest's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (15) Priest#SUB#
Lo 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. #SUB#
Lo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Priest can't keep his opponent in guard - Lo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lo is looking for a kimura but Priest is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Priest sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been informed that Priest has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Priest slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Priest is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lo drops back looking for a leg! Priest is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Priest manages to kick Lo off! Lo jumps back into Priest's guard.
Priest wants to sweep here but Lo controlling him for the moment.
Priest is adopting a defensive guard.
Lo won't allow Priest to sweep him here. #SUB#
Lo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Priest looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Priest looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Priest! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (2) vs (19) Priest#T5#
Priest in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Priest's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Lo is refusing to be controlled, as Priest sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily. #T6##SUB#
Lo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Lo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Lo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lo wants to sweep but no luck. #T7##SUB#
Lo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Priest passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Lo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Priest is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Priest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lo wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Priest is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Priest prevents Lo from improving his position.
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Priest trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it. #SUB#
Lo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lo manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Priest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Priest passes Lo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lo looking for submissions off his back.
Priest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Priest trying to control from half guard but Lo is working away. #SUB#
Lo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Priest looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Lo looking for submissions off his back.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well. #SUB#
Lo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Priest pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (2) vs (22) Priest
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Priest looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lo is trying desperately to improve position.
Priest trying to control but Lo is having none of it.
Lo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lo (2) vs (25) Priest
Priest trying to control.
Lo tries to escape the position.
#T11#
Lo breaks Priest's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (4) vs (25) Priest#SUB2#
Priest is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Priest manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lo has Priest in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (4) vs (27) Priest
Priest passes into half guard.
Lo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Priest moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lo. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (4) vs (30) Priest
You can see the frustration on Lo's face as Priest controls the position. #T12#
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest controlling the position.
Priest advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lo (4) vs (32) Priest
Priest controlling his opponent.
Well,Lo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Lo can't escape the position.
Priest looking to control but Lo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lo is trying desperately to improve position.
Priest tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lo (4) vs (35) Priest
Lo is keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Priest trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T14#
Lo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Priest's guard. Nice work there by Lo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (6) vs (35) Priest
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Priest is trying to keep Lo in close.
#SUB#
Lo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Priest dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (6) vs (37) Priest
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Priest is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lo is looking for a triangle but Priest pushes his legs off easily.
Lo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 37 to 6.
After winning the bout, Judas Priest thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 365
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
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 63 wins and 35 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 13 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Camara gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Camara
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Priest postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest won't allow Camara to sweep him here.
Camara being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Camara is controlling Priest's posture.
Priest slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Priest is fighting to break Camara's control of his arms but Camara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Priest is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
Camara seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Priest pushes down on Camara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Priest is looking to stall here but Camara recovers full guard. #T4#
Priest engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (0) Camara
Priest looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Camara is trying to control Priest's posture but Priest avoids it. #T5#
Priest tries to advance to mount but can't.
Priest trying to control the position but Camara is working away.
Camara gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (7) vs (0) Camara
Camara is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Camara tries to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Camara regains half guard.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Camara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Camara wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Camara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Priest in particular looking to stall.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camara wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Priest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Camara is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it.
Well, if Priest is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Camara is staying active underneath Priest, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Priest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Camara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Priest keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camara gets back to full guard.
Camara looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Priest puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T10##SUB2#
Camara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Priest slows the pace down in half guard.
Camara is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camara avoid being mounted?
Priest tries to pass the half guard into mount. Camara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Camara is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Camara avoid being mounted?
Camara wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Priest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Camara looking for submissions off his back.
Priest controlling the action here.#T12#
Camara is trying to control but can't.
Camara keeping control of the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Priest in particular looking to stall.
Priest trying to mount his opponent but Camara defends it. #T13#
Priest controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Camara actively working from the bottom here.
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Priest trying to control from Camara's half guard. Camara has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Camara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Priest stays in close to Camara's body and controls the position.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
Judas Priest retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Judas Priest, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 361
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
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 62 wins and 35 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 32 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lo fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Priest drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Lo
Lo pulls Priest in close to prevent any damage.
Lo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Priest puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest not doing much here.
#T1#
Priest wants to take a breather but Lo is having none of it.
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Lo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Lo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Priest is now in half guard.
Lo tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Priest is thwarting Lo's attempts to control the position.
Lo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Priest haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lo is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Lo is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Lo is working away.
Lo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY BJJ inform us that Lo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Priest content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Lo trying to control the position.
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lo holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Priest trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lo, not yet.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully. #T7#
Lo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lo controls Priest momentarily but Priest frees himself.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Lo is controlling Priest's posture.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Lo wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lo keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Lo has control of Priest's left arm, preventing Priest from doing any damage. #T10#
Let's hope that Lo 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.
Priest is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lo pulls Priest in close to prevent any damage.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Lo looking to control.
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.
Lo trying to control the position.
Priest is stalling in the full guard.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully. #T12#
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lo wants to improve his position but instead Priest has moved into half guard.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Lo is working away.
Lo 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.
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Lo is working away. #T13#
Lo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lo manages to get to full guard.
Lo keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Lo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T14#
Lo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (2) Lo
Lo won't allow Priest to sweep him here.
Priest can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lo controls the pace.#SUB#
Lo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Priest gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Priest takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Judas Priest retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Judas Priest thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 358
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
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 61 wins and 35 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 5 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Matariki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Priest is trying to defend but Matariki 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: Priest (0) vs (2) Matariki
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Matariki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Priest knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest controlling the position for now.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest is working hard here to advance position.
Priest wants to control but Matariki is keeping busy.
#T1#
Matariki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matariki is working away from the top position though.
Matariki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Priest is not content to let Matariki control the position.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Matariki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Matariki seems content to control.
Matariki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Priest does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Priest looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Priest wants to get back to full guard but Matariki has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (5) Matariki
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Priest is looking to regain half guard here but Matariki keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Priest looking for a sweep but Matariki has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (0) vs (7) Matariki
Priest tries to reverse the position but Matariki maintains control.#T4#
Priest reaches up to try and control the position but Matariki seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Priest rolls and tries to escape and now Matariki has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Priest (0) vs (10) Matariki
Priest trying to control the hands but Matariki breaks the grip.
Matariki has good solid back control here.
Matariki is hanging on to Priest's back as he tries to escape.
Matariki slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T5#
Priest looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Matariki biding his time, looking for the opening.
Priest tries to roll but Matariki sticks to his back.
Priest breaks Matariki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (10) Matariki#T6#
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Matariki keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Matariki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matariki holds on and takes a little breather.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Matariki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Matariki pulls Priest in close to prevent any damage.
Matariki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Matariki is trying to keep Priest in close.
Priest trying to control but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Priest controlling from the top position.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.
Priest is fighting to break Matariki's control of his arms but Matariki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matariki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Priest is now in half guard. #T9#
Matariki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though.
Matariki is looking to get back to full guard here but Priest has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (10) Matariki
Priest has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Matariki! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (7) vs (10) Matariki
Matariki tries to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Matariki is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Priest is staying active.
Priest content just to control the position here. #T10#
Priest tries to control but Matariki wriggling away.
Matariki tries to control Priest's body but Priest pushes him off. Matariki squirms to his side and now Priest has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Priest (10) vs (10) Matariki
Matariki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Matariki is really stuck here.
Matariki is keeping busy.
Priest has good solid back control here. #T11#
Matariki wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
I would not like to be Matariki right now.
#T12#
Priest tries to keep control of the position but Matariki is staying busy.
Priest controlling the position well here. Matariki rolled but Priest kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Matariki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Priest trying to control the action but Matariki is working from the bottom.
Matariki trying to control here.
#T13#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Priest in particular looking to stall.
Matariki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though.
Priest trying to mount his opponent but Matariki defends it. #T14#
Matariki keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Priest is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest prevents Matariki from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Priest is heads and Matariki is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Priest takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
Judas Priest retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Judas Priest thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 354
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 15 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 35 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Priest dives in and scores a takedown into Zulu's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zulu (0) vs (2) Priest
Priest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Priest's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Priest trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Zulu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zulu keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zulu holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Priest trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Priest is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zulu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Priest's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zulu managing to control the position.
Priest wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving. #T3#
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zulu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zulu pulls Priest in close to prevent any damage.
Zulu keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass. #T4#
Zulu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.
Zulu trying to control the position here.
Zulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zulu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zulu is trying to control the position but Priest postures up. #T5#
Priest sitting in guard here, content to control.
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Zulu.
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zulu has his hands on Priest's head, controlling the position.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Zulu is retaining full guard. #T6#
Zulu trying to control the position here.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zulu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Zulu wants to control the position but Priest says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Priest trying to pass the guard but Zulu defending well.
Zulu gets full guard.
Zulu has his hands on Priest's head, controlling the position.
Priest slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Priest won't allow Zulu to sweep him here.
Priest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zulu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zulu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Zulu is retaining full guard.
Priest is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zulu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.
Zulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zulu is looking to sweep but instead, Priest has passed into half guard.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Zulu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Priest prevents Zulu from improving his position.
Zulu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Priest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zulu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zulu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Priest is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T11#
Priest won't allow Zulu to sweep him here.
Zulu pulls Priest in close to his closed guard and prevents Priest from doing any damage or advancing position.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Zulu is retaining full guard.
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Zulu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zulu trying to control the position.
#T13#
Zulu looking for a sweep. Not yet Zulu, not yet.
Zulu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Zulu is keeping the position.#T14#
Zulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zulu pulls Priest in close to his closed guard and prevents Priest from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zulu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Priest manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (2) Priest
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Zulu is heads and Priest is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Priest wins on points by 3 to 2.
Judas Priest is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Judas Priest thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 349
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 34 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest tries to clinch there but Jello circles away.
Jello has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jello fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jello shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Priest as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Priest shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Priest showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (0) vs (2) Priest#SUB2#
Priest is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Jello is defending against the submission attempts here by Priest.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Priest is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SUB2#
Priest seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Jello has recovered full guard.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest trying to move into half guard but instead Jello has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Priest
Jello sitting in guard here, content to control.
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Priest is trying to keep Jello in close.
#T2#
Jello passes Priest's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jello wants to take a breather but Priest is having none of it.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Priest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.#T3#
Priest wants to control but Jello passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (2) Priest
Priest is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jello's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Priest wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Priest felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.
Jello is pressing down on Priest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Priest is holding on for now.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Priest is still trying to improve position.
Priest is pressing down on Jello's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jello slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (8) vs (2) Priest
Jello tries to advance to mount but Priest denies him.
A control attempt from Priest but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (10) vs (2) Priest
Priest is trying to reverse the position but instead Jello has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (13) vs (2) Priest#T5#
Will Jello go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Priest's body.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jello's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Priest rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
Priest wants to sweep but Jello has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (16) vs (2) Priest
Priest is looking to reverse the position.
Priest tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jello presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (18) vs (2) Priest
Jello moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (21) vs (2) Priest
Priest rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7#
Priest trying to control but Jello postures up.
Priest has a hand on Jello's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jello takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (24) vs (2) Priest
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Priest has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (27) vs (2) Priest
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Priest's body.
#T8#
Jello is trying to stick to Priest's back but Priest is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Priest. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (27) vs (4) Priest
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Priest trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Priest pushing down on Jello's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest is thwarting Jello's attempts to control the position.#T9##SUB2#
Priest is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for a kimura here.
Jello gets back to full guard.
Priest looking to sit in guard and control but Jello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (29) vs (4) Priest#SUB2#
Priest has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jello is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (32) vs (4) Priest#T10#
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Priest manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jello in particular looking to stall.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Priest is trying to control but Jello passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (35) vs (4) Priest#T11#
Priest looking for a sweep but Jello has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (37) vs (4) Priest
Priest sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Priest manages to get to full guard.
Priest looking to control.
Priest is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jello controlling from the top position. #T12#
Priest is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (37) vs (6) Priest
Jello has his hands clasped together around Priest's back. He's all about the action.
Jello trying to control from the bottom.
Jello is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Priest is trying to control. Jello wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13##SUB2#
Priest is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jello is just riding it out for now. Priest eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Priest wants to work for an arm triangle but Jello is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Priest is keen to just control but Jello is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Priest seems to be working for a kimura but Jello defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Priest is looking for a kimura here.
#T14##SUB2#
Priest is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jello sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Priest is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Jello as he works his way to full guard.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 37 to 6.
Moldy Jello retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Moldy Jello thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 344
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 30 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 34 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diesel shoots in and drives through. Priest sprawls well.
Priest feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Diesel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Priest to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Priest#SUB#
Diesel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Priest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Priest trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Priest is stalling in the full guard.
Priest trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel 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.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Priest showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Priest passes Diesel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diesel wants to control but Priest is keeping busy.
Diesel wants to sweep but Priest has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Priest
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Priest trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Diesel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Priest taking a breather here.
Diesel regains half guard.
Priest not doing much here.
#T4#
Diesel tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
We've been informed that Priest has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Priest seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
Priest wants to pass to mount but Diesel is defending the position.
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Priest is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diesel trying to control but Priest postures up.
#SUB#
Diesel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Priest controlling the action here.
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Priest slows the pace down in half guard.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel manages to get to full guard.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Priest wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Priest stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Diesel working for a triangle but Priest defends it easily.
Priest looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Diesel trying to control the position.
Diesel wants to improve his position but instead Priest has moved into half guard.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Priest is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Priest 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.#T11#
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diesel gets back to full guard.
Diesel controls Priest momentarily but Priest frees himself. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a triangle but Priest pushes his legs off easily.
Diesel wants to hit a sweep here but Priest passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diesel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (8) Priest#T12#
Priest trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Priest prevents Diesel from getting the reversal.
Priest manages to capitalize on a mistake by Diesel to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (11) Priest#T13#
Priest wants to control but Diesel manages to buck him off and is now in Priest's guard! Nice work there by Diesel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (11) Priest
Diesel passes Priest's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Priest is working away.
Priest is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priest avoid being mounted?
Diesel wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14#
Diesel is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Priest reverses the position - he's now on top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (13) Priest
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Diesel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Priest has picked Diesel up and slammed him! Diesel can't keep hold of the triangle and Priest manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (2) vs (16) Priest
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 16 to 2.
Judas Priest seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 340
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 33 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 4 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Priest drives through with a takedown into Matariki's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Matariki
Priest sitting in guard here, content to control.
Priest has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now.
Matariki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matariki wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Priest slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Matariki keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Matariki pulls Priest in close to his closed guard and prevents Priest from doing any damage or advancing position.
Priest's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Matariki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Priest is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Priest looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Matariki is controlling Priest's posture.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matariki is keeping the position for now.
Matariki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Priest passes Matariki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Priest is thwarting Matariki's attempts to control the position.
Matariki controlling the position for now.
Matariki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T5#
Matariki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Matariki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matariki is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest controlling the pace. #T6#
Matariki wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Matariki is still trying to improve position.
Matariki works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matariki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Priest seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Matariki for as long as he can get away with.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Priest engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matariki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Priest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Matariki keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass. #T9#
Matariki looking to control.
Matariki 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: Priest (2) vs (2) Matariki
Priest trying to control here.
Priest keeping hold of Matariki's head, controlling as best he can.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Matariki in particular looking to stall.
Priest tries to roll over but Matariki keeps him under control.#T10#
Matariki trying to control the pace.
Priest moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Matariki slips nicely into half guard.
Priest has a hand on Matariki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Matariki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (2) vs (5) Matariki
Priest tries to hold on but Matariki postures up.#T11#
Priest gets back to half guard.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Matariki stalling.
Priest tries to roll over but Matariki keeps him under control.#T12#
Priest is not content to let Matariki control the position.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Matariki controlling the pace.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Matariki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matariki is working away from the top position though.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Priest manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Priest has Matariki pulled in close to control his posture.
Matariki advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (2) vs (8) Matariki
Priest is looking to regain half guard here but Matariki keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Priest is working hard here to advance position.
Matariki content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Priest 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!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki wins on points by 8 to 2.
Mapuche Matariki thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 337
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Gotan Wasselach! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 33 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Wasselach instigates a clinch.
Wasselach can't get the takedown.
Wasselach tries for a takedown. No joy.
Priest has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wasselach is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wasselach has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Priest after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gotan Wasselach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Priest prevents the takedown attempt.
Wasselach prevents the takedown attempt.
Priest is looking for a takedown.
Wasselach is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Priest is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wasselach is working for takedown but Priest is calmly controlling the position for now.
Priest prevents a takedown attempt there.
Priest is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wasselach prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest stops a takedown attempt from Wasselach.
Wasselach has Priest pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Priest manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Priest gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wasselach.
Priest tries to score a body lock takedown but Wasselach shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Wasselach is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Priest pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Priest has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wasselach is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Priest is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wasselach is pressed up against the cage. Priest has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wasselach down to the mat. Wasselach avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Priest instigates a clinch.
Wasselach is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Priest gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wasselach has Priest pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Priest manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Priest gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wasselach (0) vs (2) Priest
Priest performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Priest is looking to advance position but Wasselach won't allow it.
Priest keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Priest stalling.
Wasselach wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Priest is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wasselach is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Priest controlling the action here.
Wasselach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasselach is controlling Priest's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Priest is pressing down on Wasselach's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wasselach is holding on for now. #T4#
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wasselach does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wasselach is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest is controlling the pace.
Priest is trying to control. Wasselach wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5##SUB#
Wasselach looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've been hearing good reports from Wasselach'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.
Priest trying to pass the guard but Wasselach defending well.
Well, if Priest is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T6#
Wasselach is trying to control but Priest passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Wasselach (0) vs (5) Priest
Priest trying to control the action but Wasselach is working from the bottom.
Wasselach tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Priest trying to control the action but Wasselach is working from the bottom.
Wasselach seems a little lost for a moment, as Priest dominates the positioning.
Wasselach is looking to regain half guard here but Priest keeps moving and retains side control.
Wasselach stops Priest from passing to mount.
We've been informed that Priest has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T8#
Priest happy to just control the position for now.
Wasselach is not content to let Priest control the position.
Wasselach tries to bench press Priest off him but Priest keeps the position.
Wasselach gets back to half guard.
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wasselach does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9#
Priest keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Priest is thwarting Wasselach's attempts to control the position.
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T10#
Wasselach is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.
Wasselach wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wasselach manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Wasselach keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Priest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasselach swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Wasselach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wasselach looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasselach, not yet.
Wasselach is looking to sweep but instead, Priest has passed into half guard.
Wasselach won't allow Priest to pass to mount.
Wasselach is trying is best to control the position here.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Wasselach is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Priest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wasselach has his hands clasped together around Priest's back. He's all about the action.
Priest not doing much here.
Wasselach wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Priest keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Priest is looking to pass Wasselach's guard but actually Wasselach recovers to full guard.
Wasselach is trying to keep Priest in close.
Wasselach looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Judas Priest, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WPGC 10
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 32 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jello closes this distance looking for a takedown but Priest circles away.#TD#
Jello looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Priest
Jello preventing the sweep.
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Priest trying to control the position.
Priest manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jello manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Priest
Priest 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priest postures up.
Priest seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jello wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Jello throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Priest is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Priest forces his way into half guard.
Priest wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy.
Jello tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Jello has his hands clasped together around Priest's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Jello manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Priest is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet. #T5#
Priest sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jello controlling the position.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Priest trying to move into half guard but instead Jello has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (4) vs (2) Priest#SUB2#
Priest has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jello is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (7) vs (2) Priest
Priest looks to move to half guard but instead Jello has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (9) vs (2) Priest#T6#
Priest is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Priest really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Priest is still trying to improve position.
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Priest is looking to escape. #T7#
Priest wants to control but Jello is having none of it.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Priest is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Priest is looking to get to half guard.
Priest is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Priest looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (12) vs (2) Priest#SUB#
Priest preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jello.
Priest tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Priest can't escape the position.
Priest keeps trying to improve his position.
Priest 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.
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Priest is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Jello content just to control the position here.
Jello trying to control but Priest is having none of it.
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jello seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Priest is holding on tight.
Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.
Priest regains half guard.#T11#
Priest tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Priest is looking to get back to full guard here but Jello has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (15) vs (2) Priest
Priest gets back to half guard.
Priest tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.#T12#
Jello is thwarting Priest's attempts to control the position.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Priest trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jello manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (18) vs (2) Priest#T13#
Jello sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Priest is wriggling around trying to escape.
Priest tries to lock up and control but Jello gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jello controlling the position easily from mount.
Priest is looking to improve his position but Jello isn't that keen on the idea.#T14#
Priest wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Priest might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jello haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Priest is looking to improve his position but Jello isn't that keen on the idea.
Jello wants to take Priest's back but he can't do it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
A relieved looking Moldy Jello thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WPGC 9.5
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 0 losses; Derek Erwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 31 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Priest has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Erwin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Erwin (2) vs (0) Priest
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Erwin is one step ahead there.
Priest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Priest holds on and takes a little breather.
Erwin advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Priest looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Erwin has picked Priest up and slammed him! Priest can't keep hold of the triangle and Erwin manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (5) vs (0) Priest
You can see the frustration on Priest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Priest tries to improve position but can't.
Priest is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Priest manages to get back to half guard.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Erwin'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.
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Erwin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Priest trying to control the position.
Priest wants to sweep here but Erwin controlling him for the moment.
Priest keeps trying to improve his position.
Erwin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Priest is trying to keep Erwin in close.
#T3#
Priest is pulling down on Erwin's head to control his posture.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest wants to hit a sweep here but Erwin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Priest there! Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (8) vs (0) Priest
Erwin content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Priest is just holding on here. Erwin manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Erwin (11) vs (0) Priest#T4#
Erwin doesn't have the hooks in and Priest manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erwin (11) vs (2) Priest
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Priest forces his way into half guard.#T5#
Priest controlling the action here.
Erwin wants to get back to full guard.
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Erwin is trying to control but Priest passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (11) vs (5) Priest#T6#
Priest is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Priest tries to move into full mount but can't pass Erwin's legs.
Priest just content to control the position. #T7#
Erwin can't do much from the bottom here.
Priest happy to just control the position for now.
Erwin is trying to improve his position.
Priest takes a little break here. Erwin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T8#
Erwin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Priest is thwarting Erwin's attempts to control the position.
Priest content to control rather than advance.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Erwin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9#
Priest stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Erwin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erwin working a defensive guard here.
Erwin is pulling down on Priest's head. It's preventing any offense from Priest, at least for the moment.#T10#
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard.
Erwin has Priest pulled in close to control his posture.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Erwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Priest controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Erwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest pushing down on Erwin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Erwin is not content to let Priest control the position.
Erwin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Erwin won't allow Priest to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Priest seems content to control.
Priest wants to pass to mount but Erwin is defending the position.
Erwin is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Erwin avoid being mounted?
Erwin wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
#T13#
Priest is thwarting Erwin's attempts to control the position.
Erwin is staying active underneath Priest, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Priest in particular looking to stall.#T14#
Priest passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Erwin (11) vs (8) Priest
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erwin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erwin takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Derek Erwin is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Derek Erwin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
WPGC 8
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 27 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 31 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Priest looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Priest
Fiso won't allow Priest to pass to mount.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso trying to hold on to Priest's head to control him but Priest postures up.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fiso is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiso avoid being mounted?
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Priest's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Priest's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (4) vs (2) Priest
Priest is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Priest fending off the submission attempt from Fiso. #T2#
Fiso is riding his opponent, not letting Priest buck him off.
Fiso is trying to stick to Priest's back but Priest is turning into Fiso. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiso's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Priest. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (4) Priest
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Priest postures up. #T3#
Fiso is pulling down on Priest's head. It's preventing any offense from Priest, at least for the moment.
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Priest postures up.
Priest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Priest's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Fiso pulls Priest in to control the position. #SUB#
Fiso is looking for a triangle but Priest pushes his legs off easily.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Priest won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Priest sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso 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.
We've been informed that Priest has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment. #T6#
Priest sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Fiso is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.
Priest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (4) vs (7) Priest
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Priest wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Fiso looks to move to half guard but instead Priest has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (4) vs (9) Priest
Fiso sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Priest is thwarting Fiso's attempts to control the position.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard but Priest has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (4) vs (12) Priest
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Fiso keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Priest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiso is controlling Priest's trapped leg to prevent Priest from advancing to side control.
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
Fiso tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Fiso is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.
Priest is trying to control. Fiso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Priest might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fiso haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiso is trying to keep Priest in close.
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.
Priest stays in close to Fiso's body and controls the position.
Fiso controlling Priest's posture.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Priest postures up.
Fiso pulls Priest in to control the position.
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Fiso wants to improve his position but instead Priest has moved into half guard.
Fiso keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Priest wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy. #T11#
Priest is controlling the pace.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Fiso won't allow Priest to pass to mount.
Priest slows the pace down in half guard.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Fiso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Fiso is defending against the submission attempts here by Priest.
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso is pressing down on Priest's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (6) vs (12) Priest
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Priest controlling Fiso's posture.
Priest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.
Priest has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fiso passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (9) vs (12) Priest
Priest is looking for a sweep.#T14#
A lull in the action here as Fiso stalls from top position.
Fiso wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Priest is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Priest sneaks back into half guard.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Priest is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso prevents Priest from improving his position.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 12 to 9. Judas Priest retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Judas Priest thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
WPGC 7
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
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 56 wins and 31 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Priest closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Priest (4) vs (0) Kersikov
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Priest moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (6) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action.
Kersikov tries to lock up and control but Priest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Priest haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Priest controlling his opponent.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape. #T1#
Kersikov tries to lock up and control but Priest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kersikov has given up his back. Will we see Priest going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Priest (9) vs (0) Kersikov
Priest is riding his opponent, not letting Kersikov buck him off. #SUB#
Priest has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kersikov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T2#
Kersikov tries to break free.
Priest biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kersikov is in bad spot here.
Priest struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Priest is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kersikov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Priest controlling the positon.#T3#
Kersikov just trying to survive but Priest is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4##SUB#
Priest working for the choke.
Kersikov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Priest.
Priest has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kersikov's body.
#T5#
Priest's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Priest looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Priest controlling well, preventing Kersikov from escaping the position.
Priest struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kersikov wants to control his opponent's hands but Priest gets his hands free.
Kersikov prevents Priest from getting a body triangle.#T6#
Priest controlling from the back.
Priest trying to control.
Priest trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kersikov doesn't escape.
Priest wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Priest is riding his opponent, not letting Kersikov buck him off. #T7##SUB#
Kersikov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kersikov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Priest.
Priest biding his time, controlling Kersikov.
Priest trying to control.#T8#
Priest controlling from the back.
Priest trying to control.
Kersikov 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.#T9##SUB#
Priest tightening his grip on Kersikov, looking for the choke.
I would not like to be Kersikov right now.
Priest tries to keep control of the position but Kersikov is staying busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T10##SUB#
Priest has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kersikov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Good control from Priest.
Kersikov wants to control his opponent's hands but Priest gets his hands free. #T11#
Priest struggling to keep hold of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Priest controlling the positon.
Kersikov prevents Priest from getting a body triangle.
Kersikov is trying to break free.
#T12#
Priest controls the action.
Priest keeps control of the position as Kersikov tries to break free.
Priest keeps control of the position easily here as Kersikov tries to buck him off.
#SUB#
Priest is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kersikov won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Priest off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Judas Priest!
Our winner, Judas Priest, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WPGC 6
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 15 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 31 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Priest
Chai wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Priest is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (2) Priest
Priest is controlling the pace.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Priest prevents Chai from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (2) Priest
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.
Chai trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Chai is pushing down on Priest's leg trying to pass to half guard. Priest is fighting to maintain full guard but Chai has managed to sneak the leg through.
Priest wants to control but Chai is keeping busy.
Priest felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai not doing much here.
Priest trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Chai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (2) Priest
Priest wants to control but Chai is having none of it.#T3#
Priest 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: Chai (7) vs (4) Priest
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Chai looking for subs off his back but Priest has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chai tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Priest has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (7) Priest
Chai has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (7) vs (10) Priest#T4#
Priest really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chai.
Priest keeps control of the position as Chai tries to break free.
Chai is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rollins Fitness, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Priest trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T5#
I really don't envy Chai right now.
Priest has good solid back control here.
Chai rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Priest stalling.
Chai wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
#T6#
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Priest is taking a breather. Chai 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.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg. #T7#
Chai has a hand on Priest's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Priest takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (13) Priest
Priest wants to control the pace but Chai is squirming around nicely.
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chai is looking to escape. #T8#
Chai is working to get back to half guard.
Priest fails to advance to Chai's back.
Priest trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Priest takes Chai's back. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (7) vs (16) Priest#T9#
Chai tries to break free.
Priest really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chai.
Priest trying to control momentarily.
I would not like to be Chai right now.
Chai rolls, trying to escape but Priest keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Priest struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T10#
Priest is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Priest controlling well, preventing Chai from escaping the position.
Chai looking very determined here, making life difficult for Priest.
Chai just trying to survive but Priest is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chai tries to escape but Priest has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T11#
Priest trying to control momentarily.
Chai can't escape the position.
Priest struggling to keep hold of the position.
Priest avoiding Chai 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Priest working for a choke but Chai is defending well.
Priest biding his time, controlling Chai. #T12#
Priest is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into Priest. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Priest's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (9) vs (16) Priest#SUB2#
Priest has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chai is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (12) vs (16) Priest
Priest prevents Chai from moving into mount.
Priest is not content to let Chai control the position.
Priest sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T13##SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Priest defends it well.
Priest wants to control but Chai is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura but Priest is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chai to get the leverage.
Chai prevents Priest from improving his position.
Priest slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chai trying to move into half guard but instead Priest has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (12) vs (18) Priest
Chai is trying to control the position but Priest postures up. #T14#
Priest controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Priest controlling from the top position.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Priest trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest forces his way into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 18 to 12. Judas Priest retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Judas Priest, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WPGC 5.5
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
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 54 wins and 31 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 43 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sparxx looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Priest! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Priest (0) vs (4) Sparxx
Priest struggling a bit here.
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparxx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sparxx trying to control the position but Priest is working away.
Priest's coaches at Animal Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sparxx is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Sparxx wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Priest, who protects the arm well.
Sparxx wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest sneaks back into half guard.
Sparxx trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom. #T1#
Priest moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparxx postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Priest is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (4) Sparxx
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Priest's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Priest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx trying his best to control but Priest has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (7) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Priest tries to control but Sparxx wriggling away.
Sparxx tries to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Priest controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Priest prevents Sparxx from getting the reversal.#T3#
Priest content just to control the position here.
Priest seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sparxx is holding on tight.
Sparxx tries to lock up and control but Priest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparxx really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sparxx wants to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Sparxx regains half guard.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Sparxx is working away.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
#T4#
Sparxx gets full guard.
Sparxx seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Sparxx looking for a guillotine here but Priest defends easily.
Priest trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #T5#
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Sparxx controls Priest momentarily but Priest frees himself.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Sparxx looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Sparxx working for submissions but it's allowed Priest to get to half guard.
Priest prevents Sparxx from improving his position.#T6#
Priest is controlling the pace.
Sparxx is trying to control but can't.
Sparxx is pressing down on Priest's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Sparxx working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Priest trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom. #T7#
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Sparxx is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Priest advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (10) vs (4) Sparxx#SUB#
Priest is trying to get an arm triangle but Sparxx is defending well. #T8#
Sparxx wants to control but Priest postures up.
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sparxx is being controlled here.
Sparxx 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.
Priest in the domination position with Sparxx hanging on.
Sparxx is not content to let Priest control the position.
Sparxx stops Priest from passing to mount. #T9#
Priest working away.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparxx manages to work his way to half guard, despite Priest's best efforts.#T10#
Priest looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Sparxx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though.
Priest is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sparxx gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Priest trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Priest is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sparxx is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Priest won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Sparxx is trying to keep Priest in close.
#SUB2#
Sparxx working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Priest has passed into half guard!
Priest wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is defending well. #T12#
Sparxx tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Sparxx wants to control but Priest is keeping busy.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Sparxx has his hands clasped together around Priest's back. He's all about the action.
Priest keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Priest tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Priest wants to take a breather but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx has his hands clasped together around Priest's back. He's all about the action.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working. #T14#
Priest performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Sparxx looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparxx is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx is refusing to be controlled, as Priest sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Judas Priest is the new super heavyweight champion!
Judas Priest decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
WPGC 4.5
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
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 53 wins and 31 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 25 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Priest closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fiso quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Fiso
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiso 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Priest passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso wants to control but Priest postures up.
Fiso sneaks back into half guard.
Well, if Priest is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Fiso wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Fiso moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Priest will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Fiso wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment.
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Priest postures up.
Fiso has Priest pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Fiso trying to control the position.
Fiso controlling Priest's posture.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Fiso is trying to keep Priest in close.
Priest wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5##SUB2#
Fiso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Priest controlling from the top position.
Fiso trying to control the position.
Priest controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiso has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Priest has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (8) vs (0) Fiso#T6#
Fiso tries to bench press Priest off him but Priest keeps the position.
Priest moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Fiso is letting Priest control him for a moment.
Fiso is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Priest has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fiso! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (10) vs (0) Fiso
Priest trying to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Priest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest controlling the action here. #T8#
Priest wants to pass the guard but Fiso is defending well.
Fiso is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiso avoid being mounted?
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest controlling the action here.
Fiso manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment.
Priest is stalling in the full guard.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Priest's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Priest manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (10) vs (2) Fiso#T10#
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso slips nicely into half guard.
Priest is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiso is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Fiso is looking for a kimura but Priest is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiso to get the leverage.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Priest is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Priest knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiso trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
Fiso passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (10) vs (5) Fiso
Priest is squirming around, avoiding Fiso's attempts to control the action.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Priest tries to lock up and control but Fiso gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Fiso trying to control but Priest is having none of it.
Priest looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Priest sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fiso content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Priest is working hard here to advance position.
Well, if Fiso is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Priest knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Priest is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T14#
Priest won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Priest controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fiso moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (10) vs (8) Fiso
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest wants to control but Fiso postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
Judas Priest seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
WPGC 3
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 41 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 31 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Priest is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pavlov's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Priest
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavlov is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Priest trying to control the pace.
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Priest's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Priest#SUB2#
Pavlov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Priest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlov has managed to get both his arms back between Priest's legs - danger averted.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Priest looking for a guillotine here but Pavlov defends easily.
Pavlov trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Priest wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest looking for a sweep. Not yet Priest, not yet. #T3#
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Priest controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
We've been informed that Priest has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pavlov advances to half guard.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Priest is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Priest! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Priest
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Priest working to try and regain half guard.
Priest 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: Pavlov (5) vs (4) Priest#T4#
Priest won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Priest's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Priest won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
Priest postures up.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov looking to control.
Priest's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Priest stands and throws Pavlov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (7) Priest
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Pavlov is not content to let Priest control the position.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Priest controlling from side mount.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov is holding Priest down, trying to stall.#T6#
Pavlov is looking to regain half guard here but Priest keeps moving and retains side control.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov is trying to control Priest's posture but Priest avoids it.
Pavlov is looking to reverse the position.
Pavlov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Priest off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (9) vs (7) Priest#T7#
Priest is trying to break free.
Priest is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Pavlov is looking for the choke from the back position but Priest is controlling his hands well.
Priest rolls, trying to escape but Pavlov keeps control of the position.
Priest is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Priest tries to break free.
Pavlov wants to control but Priest is keeping busy.
Priest tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
#T8#
Priest trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Pavlov is trying to stick to Priest's back but Priest is turning into Pavlov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pavlov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Priest. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (9) vs (9) Priest
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Priest wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov controls Priest momentarily but Priest frees himself.
Pavlov being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov 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.#T9#
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (12) Priest
Pavlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Priest stalls from top position.#T10#
Priest working away.
Pavlov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Priest's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though.
Priest trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Pavlov moves into full guard.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Priest passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (15) Priest
Pavlov stops Priest from passing to mount.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pavlov trying to hold on to Priest's head to control him but Priest postures up.
#T12#
Priest stalling.
Pavlov is doing well to control the position and prevent Priest from advancing to side control.
Pavlov is staying active underneath Priest, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Priest stalling.
Pavlov keeping hold of Priest's head, controlling as best he can. #T13#
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (18) Priest
Priest wants to control the pace but Pavlov is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov tries to reverse the position but Priest maintains control.
Priest sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Priest looking to secure an arm triangle but Pavlov defends it well.
Pavlov wants to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest prevents Pavlov from getting the reversal.
Pavlov is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 18 to 9.
Our winner, Judas Priest, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
WPGC 2
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
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 52 wins and 30 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Priest has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Priest gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Priest seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Kersikov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Priest manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (0) Kersikov#T1#
Priest sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Priest wants to take Kersikov's back here but Kersikov is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Priest looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Kersikov can't escape the position.
Kersikov 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.
Priest controlling from mount.
Kersikov tries to lock up and control but Priest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Priest with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Priest controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Priest tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Priest sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov prevents Priest from taking his back.#T4#
Kersikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Priest wants to take his opponent's back but Kersikov doesn't allow it.
Kersikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Priest goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kersikov turns into him and now he's in Priest's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (5) vs (2) Kersikov#SUB#
Priest working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kersikov has passed into half guard!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T6#
Priest trying to control from the bottom.
Priest is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Animal Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priest avoid being mounted?
Kersikov stalling away here and it's allowed Priest to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Priest is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (7) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Priest advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Priest wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest stalling away here and it's allowed Kersikov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Priest advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Priest wants to advance to full mount but Kersikov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T9#
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest stands and throws Kersikov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (10) vs (2) Kersikov#T10#
Kersikov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (10) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov prevents Priest from improving his position.
Priest is working hard here to advance position.
Priest wants to control but Kersikov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (10) vs (7) Kersikov
Priest is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Kersikov wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Priest's face as Kersikov controls the position.
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Priest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Priest is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Priest looking for a sweep but Kersikov has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (10) vs (9) Kersikov
Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Priest manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Priest is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kersikov jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (10) vs (12) Kersikov
Priest being controlled for a moment.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14#
Kersikov trying to control the position but Priest is working away.
Priest is looking to reverse the position.
Priest is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kersikov is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (10) vs (14) Kersikov
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 14 to 10.
Bogdan Kersikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - Trump vs Cruz
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 30 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest shoots in and drives through. Bar sprawls well.
Bar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Priest sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Priest is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Priest closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Priest lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (0) vs (2) Priest
Priest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar managing to control the position. #T1#
Priest showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bar pulls Priest in close to prevent any damage.
Bar being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Bar trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (2) Priest#T3##SUB2#
Priest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bar is aware though and is defending well.
Bar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bar controls the pace.
Priest trying to control the position.
Bar is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Priest has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Bar postures up.
Priest manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (4) Priest
Priest showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Bar keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest looking to sit in guard and control but Bar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (4) vs (4) Priest
Bar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Priest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Priest wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bar is now in half guard.
Bar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Priest is not content to let Bar control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Priest moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bar trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Bar preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bar content to stall in guard here.
Priest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Bar trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bar is stalling in the full guard.
Priest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Priest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9##SUB2#
Priest had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bar defends it easily.
Bar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Priest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (4) vs (6) Priest#T10#
Priest is fighting to break Bar's control of his arms but Bar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Bar wants to sweep but no luck.
Bar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.
Priest trying to control but Bar is working from the bottom.
Bar looking for a sweep. Not yet Bar, not yet. #T12#
Bar is working hard here to advance position.
Bar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Priest's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (6) vs (6) Priest
Bar is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Bar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Bar preventing the sweep.
Bar trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment.
Priest wants to improve his position but instead Bar has moved into half guard.
Priest moves into full guard.
Priest controls Bar momentarily but Bar frees himself.
Priest tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Priest looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Priest trying to hold on to Bar's head to control him but Bar postures up.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Bar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Priest gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Priest wins on points by 7 to 6.
Judas Priest is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Judas Priest thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 14 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 29 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Priest has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Jabbar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (0) Priest
Jabbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest is pulling down on Jabbar's head. It's preventing any offense from Jabbar, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Jabbar preventing the sweep. #T1#
Jabbar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jabbar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Priest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jabbar has managed to get both his arms back between Priest's legs - danger averted.
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jabbar is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jabbar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jabbar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Jabbar trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Priest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jabbar is aware though and is defending well.
Priest controlling the position.
Priest can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jabbar controls the pace.#SUB2#
Priest has his foot on Jabbar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jabbar works his way back into a safe position though.
Priest looking for a sweep. Not yet Priest, not yet.
Jabbar tries to free his leg and advance position but Priest is retaining full guard.
Priest pulls Jabbar in to control the position. #T3#
Jabbar won't allow Priest to sweep him here.
Jabbar postures up.
Jabbar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Priest throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jabbar escapes and throws Priest's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (0) Priest
Priest 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.
Jabbar trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Priest is not content to let Jabbar control the position.
Priest sneaks back into half guard.
Jabbar trying to control from half guard but Priest is working away.
Jabbar prevents Priest from improving his position.#SUB2#
Priest looking for subs from the bottom but Jabbar mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (8) vs (0) Priest#T5#
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jabbar wants to control but Priest has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Jabbar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Jabbar wants to pass to mount but Priest is defending the position.
Jabbar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working. #SUB#
Jabbar is working for a submission of some sort.
Priest is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jabbar jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (11) vs (0) Priest
Priest tries to bench press Jabbar off him but Jabbar keeps the position. #T7#
Priest struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Jabbar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Priest rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jabbar's guard! Nice work there by Priest! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (11) vs (2) Priest
Priest wants to control from the top but Jabbar keeps moving.
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar.
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jabbar 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.#T8#
Jabbar being controlled here, momentarily.
Jabbar trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Jabbar 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.
Jabbar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Priest has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (11) vs (5) Priest
Jabbar is looking to regain half guard here but Priest keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.#T10#
Jabbar is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Priest controlling from side mount.
Jabbar manages to work his way to half guard, despite Priest's best efforts.
Jabbar is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Priest in particular looking to stall.#T12##T13#
Jabbar keeping control of the position.
Jabbar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Priest controlling the pace. #T14#
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jabbar keeps working.
Jabbar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabbar is looking to improve his position.
Priest trying to pass the guard but Jabbar defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jabbar takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
A very excited looking Muhammad Jabbar 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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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Trent Grady! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 29 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Priest closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grady (0) vs (2) Priest
Grady regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Grady had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Priest defends it easily.
Grady looking for a sweep. Not yet Grady, not yet. #SUB#
Grady looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Priest passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grady wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grady wants to get back to full guard but Priest has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Grady (0) vs (5) Priest
Grady is trying to escape the mount but Priest keeps good control and instead manages to take Grady's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Grady (0) vs (8) Priest
I really don't envy Grady right now.
#T1#
Grady is working hard here to advance position.
Priest is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Grady tries to roll but Priest sticks to his back.
Priest keeps control of the position easily here as Grady tries to buck him off.
#T2#
I really don't envy Grady right now.
#SUB2#
Priest working for a choke but Grady reverses nicely into Priest 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grady (2) vs (8) Priest#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Priest working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grady doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grady manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grady is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Grady trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Grady wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Grady is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Priest is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Priest has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grady (2) vs (10) Priest
Grady wants to hit a sweep here but Priest passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Grady there! Score +3 for passing guard: Grady (2) vs (13) Priest
Grady is looking to improve his position but Priest isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Priest takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Priest is looking to work his way around to Grady's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Grady tries to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Grady working to try and regain half guard.
Priest controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Grady is wriggling around trying to escape.
Priest content just to control the position here.
Grady is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Grady (2) vs (16) Priest#SUB2#
Grady is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T6#
Grady tries to break free.
Priest doesn't have the hooks in and Grady manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grady (4) vs (16) Priest
Priest working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Priest throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grady wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
Grady pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck. #T7##SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Priest lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grady (4) vs (18) Priest
Priest wants to control from the top but Grady keeps moving.
Grady looking for a sweep. Not yet Grady, not yet. #SUB#
Grady working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Grady is looking for a triangle but Priest pushes his legs off easily.
#T8##SUB#
Grady throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Priest escapes and throws Grady's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Grady (4) vs (21) Priest
Grady is trying to improve his position.
Grady tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Grady (4) vs (23) Priest
Grady is working to get back to half guard.
Priest tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Grady is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grady is trying to reverse the position but instead Priest has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Grady (4) vs (26) Priest#SUB2#
Grady tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Priest has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Grady is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Judas Priest!
Our winner, Judas Priest, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Camara vs Petersen
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 29 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Priest moves into range and clinches up with Menezes.
Menezes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Priest walks away with a smile on his face. Menezes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Priest closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Menezes did well to prevent Priest getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Menezes
Priest controlling the action here. #SUB#
Priest is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Menezes is just riding it out for now. Priest eventually gives up the hold.
Priest passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (0) Menezes
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Priest in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Menezes prevents Priest from moving into mount.
Priest gets to mount! Menezes was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (7) vs (0) Menezes
Menezes is looking to improve his position but Priest isn't that keen on the idea.
Priest controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Priest fails to advance to Menezes's back.
Menezes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Menezes is still trying to improve position.
Priest wants to control the pace but Menezes is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Menezes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Priest (10) vs (0) Menezes
Menezes turns into Priest and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (10) vs (2) Menezes
Menezes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Priest is looking for a triangle but Menezes pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Priest is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Menezes defends well.
Priest is trying to control the position but Menezes postures up. #SUB#
Priest working for submissions but it's allowed Menezes to get to half guard.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Menezes is looking to take a break and control but Priest is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Menezes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (10) vs (5) Menezes#SUB2#
Menezes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menezes wants to control the pace but Priest is squirming around nicely.
Priest tries to hold on but Menezes postures up.
Priest is squirming around, avoiding Menezes's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Priest really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Menezes avoids the attempt from Priest to control.
Priest is wriggling around trying to escape.
Menezes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Priest working to try and regain half guard.
Menezes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6##SUB2#
Menezes jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Priest is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Priest and Menezes has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Priest gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (10) vs (7) Menezes
Menezes trying to control but Priest is having none of it. #SUB2#
Menezes looking to secure an arm triangle but Priest defends it well.
Priest tries to lock up and control but Menezes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Priest is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Animal Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T7#
Menezes prevents Priest from getting the reversal.
Menezes tries to take his opponent's back but Priest turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (12) vs (7) Menezes#SUB2#
Menezes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Menezes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.#SUB2#
Menezes looking for a guillotine here but Priest defends easily.
#SUB2#
Menezes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Priest defends well.#T8#
Priest's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Priest trying to control but Menezes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Menezes has an active guard here but Priest has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Menezes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9##SUB2#
Menezes looking for a kimura from the bottom but Priest passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (15) vs (7) Menezes
Menezes is looking to regain half guard here but Priest keeps moving and retains side control.
Menezes is trying to control Priest's posture but Priest avoids it.
Menezes trying to control but Priest flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Priest (18) vs (7) Menezes
Menezes just trying to survive but Priest is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T10#
Menezes tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Priest looking for the choke but no joy.
Menezes tries to roll but Priest sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Priest controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Menezes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Menezes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Menezes is in bad spot here.
Priest really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Menezes.
Menezes wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Priest slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T12#
Menezes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Menezes is in bad spot here.
Priest doesn't have the hooks in and Menezes manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (18) vs (9) Menezes#SUB#
Priest is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Menezes rolls with it to try and escape but Priest cranks on the arm and Menezes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judas Priest!
After winning the bout, Judas Priest thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Zulu vs Camara
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 28 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Muhammad Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jabbar swats away the attempt to clinch by Priest.#TD#
Priest shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Jabbar
Priest passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (0) Jabbar
Jabbar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Jabbar is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action.
Priest wants to take his opponent's back but instead Jabbar manages to regain half guard.
Jabbar felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Jabbar defends it.
Jabbar tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.#T2#
Priest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jabbar has a hand on Priest's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Priest takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (8) vs (0) Jabbar
Jabbar is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Priest controlling from mount.
Priest moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Priest (11) vs (0) Jabbar
Jabbar rolls, trying to escape but Priest keeps control of the position.
Priest keeps control of the position easily here as Jabbar tries to buck him off.
#T4#
Jabbar can't escape the position.
Priest is looking to control Jabbar but Jabbar is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabbar can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Jabbar right now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jabbar tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T5#
Jabbar is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action.
Priest takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jabbar is looking to improve his position but Priest isn't that keen on the idea.
Priest controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Priest goes for an armbar but Jabbar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jabbar. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (11) vs (2) Jabbar#T6#
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Priest is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Priest looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Priest is looking for a triangle here but Jabbar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (11) vs (5) Jabbar
Jabbar working away.#T7#
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jabbar presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (11) vs (7) Jabbar
Priest is in all sorts of trouble here.
Priest tries to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away.
Priest is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Jabbar trying to control but Priest is having none of it.
Priest is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Jabbar is working for a guillotine from mount but Priest frees his head quite easily.
Jabbar trying to control but Priest is having none of it.
Priest sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T9##SUB#
Priest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Priest wants to control the action here but instead Jabbar manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (11) vs (10) Jabbar
Priest is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jabbar controlling the position easily from mount.
Priest wants to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away.#T10#
Priest is working to get back to half guard.
Priest wants to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away.
Jabbar controlling the pace for now.
Priest sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jabbar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jabbar is keen to just control but Priest is a slippery customer.#T11#
Jabbar prevents Priest from improving his position.
Jabbar is looking to advance position but Priest won't allow it. #SUB2#
Jabbar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jabbar wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Priest trying to control but Jabbar postures up.
#T12#
Priest is not content to let Jabbar control the position.
Priest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Priest.
Priest working a defensive guard but Jabbar manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (11) vs (13) Jabbar
Jabbar gets to mount! Priest was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (11) vs (15) Jabbar
Jabbar controlling from mount.
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T13#
Priest tries to reverse the position but Jabbar maintains control.
Priest is working hard here to advance position.
Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Priest tries to reverse the position but Jabbar maintains control.
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Priest is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jabbar controlling his opponent.
Priest is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jabbar controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Priest wants to control but Jabbar is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jabbar wins on points by 15 to 11.
Muhammad Jabbar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 3
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 13 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 28 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Priest looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Priest
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest keeps trying to improve his position.
Priest stays in close to Nickal's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nickal has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priest seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Nickal working for a triangle but Priest defends it easily.
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.
Priest pushing down on Nickal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nickal regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Priest won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Priest is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nickal has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Priest has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (5) Priest
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nickal prevents Priest from improving position. #T4#
Nickal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest slows the pace down.
Nickal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest taking a breather here.
Priest moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (0) vs (7) Priest#T5#
Nickal working to try and regain half guard.
Priest controlling the position easily from mount.
Priest wants to control but instead Nickal manages to regain half guard. #T6##SUB2#
Priest seems to be looking for submissions.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Priest looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Priest trying to control from Nickal's half guard. Nickal has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there. #T7#
Nickal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Priest puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nickal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Priest.
Nickal tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.#T8#
Nickal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Priest's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Priest's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nickal (4) vs (7) Priest
Priest just trying to survive but Nickal is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Priest tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Priest showing good submission defense here.
Priest rolls, trying to escape but Nickal keeps control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Priest's body.
Nickal controlling well, preventing Priest from escaping the position.
#T9#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nickal's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nickal is not going to allow Priest to sit and survive in this position.
Priest is in bad spot here.
Priest wants to control his opponent's hands but Nickal gets his hands free. #SUB#
Nickal is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Priest is defending well though. Nickal let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Nickal looking for the RNC. #T10#
Priest breaks Nickal's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (4) vs (9) Priest
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
Priest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
More stalling from Priest.
Nickal has control of Priest's left arm, preventing Priest from doing any damage. #T11#
Priest pushes down on Nickal's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Priest is taking a breather. Nickal 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.#T12#
Nickal is looking to improve his position.
Nickal regains full guard. Nicely done.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Nickal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priest slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nickal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal looking to control.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Priest trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Priest advances to half guard.
Priest wants to control but Nickal is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Priest 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 9 to 4.
After winning the bout, Judas Priest thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Trump vs Vrjalya
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 27 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest stuffs the takedown.
Priest slaps away a takedown attempt from Bar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Priest's waist but Priest gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bar off to one side.
Judas Priest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilhelm Bar.
Bar looks for a takedown but Priest sprawls well.
Priest appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Bar shoots in and bounces Priest off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (0) vs (2) Bar
Priest has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Priest holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.
Bar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Priest's guard. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bar in particular looking to stall.
Priest trying to control here.
Bar controlling the action here.
Priest wants to control but Bar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Bar trying to control from half guard but Priest is working away. #SUB#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
Bar wants to take a breather but Priest is having none of it.
Priest wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Bar is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bar pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Priest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Priest is trying to maintain the position but Bar is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Bar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bar is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Priest with the active half guard here but Bar passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (5) Bar#T4#
Priest wants to control but Bar postures up.
Priest seems a little lost for a moment, as Bar dominates the positioning.
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
Priest controls the position for a moment.
Priest is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Bar staying calm.
Priest is not content to let Bar control the position. #SUB2#
Bar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T6#
Priest is looking to reverse the position.
Bar working away.
Priest tries to buck Bar off but Bar is having none of it.#T7#
Priest wants to control but Bar postures up.
Priest is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Priest tries to bench press Bar off him but Bar keeps the position.
Priest gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bar trying to control the pace.
Priest tries to roll over but Bar keeps him under control.#T8#
Bar wants to take a breather but Priest is having none of it. #SUB#
Bar moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (8) Bar
Bar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Priest manages to get back to half guard.
Bar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bar pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Priest is looking to get back to full guard here but Bar has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (11) Bar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
Priest tries to improve position but can't.
Bar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Priest keeping his opponent close.#T10#
Bar working away.#SUB2#
Priest is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bar's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Bar! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Priest has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wilhelm Bar!
Wilhelm Bar is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
CWC 321 - Trump vs Steel
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 27 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 23 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest shoots in for a takedown but Kakuto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kakuto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Priest (0) vs (4) Kakuto
Priest is trying to get back to half guard.
Priest tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (0) vs (6) Kakuto
Kakuto wants to control the action but instead Priest gets a body lock and reverses into Kakuto's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (6) Kakuto
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakuto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Priest has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (6) Kakuto
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Priest off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (5) vs (10) Kakuto
Priest's coaches at Animal Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kakuto avoiding Priest 's attempts to control his hands.
Priest turns into Kakuto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (7) vs (10) Kakuto#T1#
Priest sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Priest is stalling in the full guard.
Priest works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kakuto wants to sweep but Priest has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (10) vs (10) Kakuto
Kakuto is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kakuto trying to get back to full guard but Priest takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (13) vs (10) Kakuto
Kakuto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Priest (16) vs (10) Kakuto
Priest is hanging on to Kakuto's back as he tries to escape.
Kakuto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Kakuto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kakuto is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action.
Kakuto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Priest controlling from the full mount.
Kakuto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Priest looking to control but Kakuto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Priest moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Priest (19) vs (10) Kakuto
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kakuto is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Priest.
I really don't envy Kakuto right now.
#T3#
Kakuto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Priest's guard. Nice work there by Kakuto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (19) vs (12) Kakuto#SUB#
Priest working for a triangle but Kakuto defends it easily.
#SUB#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kakuto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully. #T4#
Priest lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (21) vs (12) Kakuto
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Priest has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (24) vs (12) Kakuto
Kakuto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Priest's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kakuto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kakuto gets full guard.#T5#
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet. #SUB#
Priest 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. #SUB2#
Kakuto has his foot on Priest's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Priest works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kakuto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Priest escapes and throws Kakuto's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (27) vs (12) Kakuto
Kakuto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Priest passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kakuto! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (29) vs (12) Kakuto#T6#
Priest looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kakuto is desperately trying to improve his position but Priest has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kakuto looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Priest (32) vs (12) Kakuto
Priest is hanging on to Kakuto's back as he tries to escape.
Priest doesn't have the hooks in and Kakuto manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (32) vs (14) Kakuto#SUB#
Priest throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kakuto escapes and throws Priest's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (32) vs (17) Kakuto#T7#
Priest looks to move to half guard but instead Kakuto has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (32) vs (19) Kakuto
Priest is trying to escape the mount.
Priest tries to hold on but Kakuto postures up.
Kakuto wants to take his opponent's back but Priest doesn't allow it. #T8#
Priest keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Priest slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.
Priest trying to control here.
Priest manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Priest seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kakuto passes Priest's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakuto pulls his head out easily.
Priest trying to hold on to Kakuto's head to control him but Kakuto postures up.
Priest is trying to control but Kakuto passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (32) vs (22) Kakuto#T10#
Kakuto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Priest regains half guard.
Priest is looking to get back to full guard here but Kakuto has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (32) vs (25) Kakuto
Priest is looking to reverse the position.#T11##SUB2#
Kakuto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Priest manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kakuto's best efforts.#SUB#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
Kakuto prevents Priest from improving his position.#T12#
Priest is looking to control Kakuto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priest avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Kakuto seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Priest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kakuto pulls his head out easily. #T13#
Priest is looking to control Kakuto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priest avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Priest has his hands on Kakuto's head, controlling the position. #T14#
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Priest is looking for a triangle but Kakuto pushes his legs off easily.
Priest working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 32 to 25.
Judas Priest retains his middleweight title!
Judas Priest seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'KyĹŤ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 27 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Muhammad Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Priest rushes Jabbar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Priest has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jabbar is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Jabbar lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (0) vs (2) Jabbar#SUB#
Jabbar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Priest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jabbar has managed to get both his arms back between Priest's legs - danger averted.
Jabbar is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Priest has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jabbar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (5) Jabbar
Priest is trying to control Jabbar's posture but Jabbar avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jabbar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Priest tries to bench press Jabbar off him but Jabbar keeps the position.
Priest manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.
Priest wants to control but Jabbar is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Priest tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Jabbar has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (8) Jabbar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Priest tries to hold on but Jabbar postures up.
Priest can't escape the position.
#T3#
Priest tries to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away.
Priest keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Priest gets back to half guard.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest wants to sweep but Jabbar has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (11) Jabbar
Priest is not content to let Jabbar control the position.
Priest sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Priest is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jabbar pulls his head out easily.
Jabbar wants to pass the guard but Priest is defending well.
Well, if Jabbar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Priest won't allow Jabbar to pass to mount. #T5#
Priest is trying to maintain the position but Jabbar is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Jabbar seems content to control.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Priest moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Priest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Priest keeping full guard, as Jabbar tries to pass. #SUB#
Priest isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jabbar stacks Priest on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jabbar! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (14) Jabbar#T6#
Priest is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jabbar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Priest is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jabbar jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (17) Jabbar
Priest is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jabbar wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy. #T7#
Jabbar tries to advance to mount but Priest denies him.
Jabbar working away.
Priest sneaks back into half guard.
Priest manages to get to full guard.
Jabbar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T8##SUB#
Priest working for a triangle but Jabbar defends it easily.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Priest is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jabbar defends well.#SUB#
Priest has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jabbar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (20) Jabbar#T9#
Jabbar controlling the position from side mount.
Priest is looking to regain half guard here but Jabbar keeps moving and retains side control.
Priest looks to move to half guard but instead Jabbar has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (0) vs (22) Jabbar
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest 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: Priest (2) vs (22) Jabbar
Jabbar is trying to control the position but Priest postures up. #T10#
Jabbar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabbar is retaining full guard.
Jabbar managing to control the position.
Jabbar controls Priest momentarily but Priest frees himself.
Priest slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T11#
Jabbar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Priest has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (22) Jabbar#SUB#
Jabbar wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Priest has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Jabbar's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Jabbar is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Priest!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Judas Priest thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 319 - El Toto vs Petersen
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 11 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 27 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nickal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Priest as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Priest is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nickal's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (0) vs (2) Priest
Nickal trying to control but Priest postures up.
Priest is trying to control. Nickal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nickal knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Priest is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Priest slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Priest 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.
Nickal trying to control here.
#T2#
Nickal is pressing down on Priest's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nickal is trying to control the position but Priest postures up.
Priest passes Nickal's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Priest wants to work for an arm triangle but Nickal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Priest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
#T3#
Priest moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (5) Priest
Priest advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (0) vs (7) Priest
Priest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Priest prevents Nickal from getting the reversal.
Priest controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Nickal gets back to half guard.
Priest is trying to control. Nickal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Priest performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Priest works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (10) Priest#T5#
Nickal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Priest wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Priest taking a breather here.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Priest.#T6#
Nickal is not content to let Priest control the position.
Priest might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nickal haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Priest wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nickal, who protects the arm well.
Nickal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T7##SUB2#
Priest seems to be working for a kimura but Nickal defends the submission attempt.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Priest is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nickal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8#
Nickal keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Priest controlling from the top position. #T9#
Nickal working a defensive guard here.
Priest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal is trying to control the position but Priest postures up. #T11#
Nickal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Priest sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nickal tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Priest preventing the sweep.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nickal is looking to sweep but instead, Priest has passed into half guard.
#T13#
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Priest is pressing down on Nickal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nickal is holding on for now.
Nickal is in trouble now - Priest has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (13) Priest
Nickal is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Nickal holds on to Priest around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Priest wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 13 to 0.
Judas Priest is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Judas Priest thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 318 - Hirsch vs El Toro Jr
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 27 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 26 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jello keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Priest gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Jello
Jello has a hand on Priest's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Priest takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (0) Jello
Priest takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jello is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Priest wants to control the pace but Jello is squirming around nicely.
Jello is looking to get to half guard.
Jello tries to control the position but Priest now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Priest (8) vs (0) Jello#SUB#
Jello preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Priest.
Jello is in bad spot here.
Priest biding his time, looking for the opening.
Priest has the hooks in. Jello is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Jello just trying to survive but Priest is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jello tries to break free.
Jello trying to control the hands but Priest breaks the grip.
Priest slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jello rolls, trying to escape but Priest keeps control of the position.
Jello 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#
Priest looking for the RNC.
Jello can't escape the position.
Priest is riding his opponent, not letting Jello buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Jello's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Jello is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Priest.
Jello is trying to break free.
Jello really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Priest's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.#SUB#
Priest is looking for the choke from the back position but Jello is controlling his hands well.
Jello looking very determined here, making life difficult for Priest.
#T4#
Priest gets his hands free as Jello looks to control. #SUB#
Priest is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Priest controls the position.
Jello is really stuck here.
Priest is trying to stick to Jello's back but Jello is turning into Priest. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Priest's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jello. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (8) vs (2) Jello#SUB#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jello gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jello trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom. #T5#
Jello passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (8) vs (5) Jello
Priest tries to improve position but can't.
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Priest is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Priest is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Jello staying calm.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest prevents Jello from moving into mount.
Priest manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Priest! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (8) vs (8) Jello
Jello looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Jello wants to control the pace but Priest is squirming around nicely.
Jello tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jello wants to take Priest's back but he can't do it this time.
Priest slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jello looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Priest moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Jello wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
Jello slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Jello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Jello 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.#T9#
Priest looking for a sweep. Not yet Priest, not yet. #SUB#
Priest had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jello defends it easily.
Jello is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Priest looking for a sweep. Not yet Priest, not yet.
Priest is trying to keep Jello in close.
#SUB#
Priest has his foot on Jello's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jello works his way back into a safe position though.#T10#
Priest wants to sweep here but Jello controlling him for the moment.
Jello stays in close to Priest's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Jello got a little sloppy there for a moment and Priest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jello has managed to get both his arms back between Priest's legs - danger averted.
Jello controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Priest is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Priest working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jello doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jello manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T11#
Jello's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jello looking to pass the guard.
Priest is trying to control the position but Jello postures up.
Priest can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jello controls the pace.
Priest trying to control the position here.
Priest working a defensive guard here.
#T12##SUB#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jello gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jello controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jello advances to half guard.
Jello is trying to control. Priest wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Jello takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jello is pressing down on Priest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Priest is holding on for now. #SUB#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
Jello is pressing down on Priest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Priest is holding on for now.
Priest is not content to let Jello control the position.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T14#
Jello is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Priest reverses the position - he's now on top in Jello's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (10) vs (8) Jello
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jello working a defensive guard but Priest passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
A relieved looking Judas Priest thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Moldy Jello had this to say: 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Huhera vs Tidd
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 32 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 27 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest darts in looking for a takedown but Hell gets double underhooks and turns Priest into the cage.
Hell goes for a double leg but Priest avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Priest continues to drive forward.#TD#
Hell decides to pull guard.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Hell is keeping the position.
Hell being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Priest defends well.
Priest controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell wants to hit a sweep here but Priest passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hell there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (0) vs (3) Priest
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Priest tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Priest controlling the pace.
Hell is concentrating on defense, preventing Priest from advancing position.
Hell wants to get back to full guard but Priest has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (0) vs (6) Priest
Priest looking to control but Hell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Priest fails to move to back control. #T2#
Hell is just holding on here. Priest manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hell (0) vs (9) Priest
Priest is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Hell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Priest controlling the positon.
Hell is trying to break free.
#T3#
Priest slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hell tries to roll but Priest sticks to his back.
Hell is working hard here to advance position.
Hell breaks Priest's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (9) Priest
Hell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hell trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Priest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hell is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Priest is looking for a triangle but Hell pushes his legs off easily.
Hell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hell wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
Priest lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (11) Priest
Hell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5##SUB#
Hell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Priest defends well.
Hell is trying to hold Priest in close to prevent damage but Priest has managed to pass into half guard.
Hell is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest is keen to just control but Hell is a slippery customer.
Hell wants to control but Priest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hell is trying to control but Priest manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (2) vs (14) Priest
Priest controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Hell tries to lock up and control but Priest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hell has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Hell (2) vs (17) Priest
Hell tries to roll but Priest sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Priest is looking for the choke from the back position but Hell is controlling his hands well. #T7#
Hell wants to control his opponent's hands but Priest gets his hands free.
Hell breaks Priest's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (4) vs (17) Priest#SUB#
Hell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Priest is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Priest has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (4) vs (19) Priest
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard.
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB#
Hell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hell looking to control but Priest passes into half guard.
Hell wants to control but Priest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hell is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hell manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hell working a defensive guard but Priest manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (4) vs (22) Priest
Priest wants to control but Hell is keeping him busy. #T9#
Hell tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Priest easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hell (4) vs (24) Priest
Hell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hell wants to control but Priest is having none of it.
Priest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Priest takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Hell is desperately trying to improve his position but Priest has a good base and remains in mount.
Hell is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action.
Priest looking to control and managing it successfully.
Priest looking to control but Hell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
Hell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hell is looking to escape.
Priest fails to take his opponent's back. #T12#
Hell tries to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Hell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hell has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Hell (4) vs (27) Priest
Hell trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Priest has the hooks in. Hell is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Priest passes his arm under Hell's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Hell taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Judas Priest!
A very excited looking Judas Priest 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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Event:
CATCHMANIA 1
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 25 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 26 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest shoots in but Average avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Average feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Average shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Priest napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Average (4) vs (0) Priest
Priest manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.
Average keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Average wants to work for an arm triangle but Priest is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Average wants to take a breather but Priest is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest is trying to maintain the position but Average is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Priest is controlling Average's trapped leg to prevent Average from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Priest is refusing to be controlled, as Average sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
Priest tries to roll over but Average keeps him under control.
Priest is trying to control but can't.
Average looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Priest is staying active underneath Average, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Priest is trying to maintain the position but Average is very close to passing his half guard.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Average has control of the leg.
Priest is looking to control Average's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priest avoid being mounted?
Priest felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Average passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (7) vs (0) Priest
Priest tries to lock up and control but Average gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Average trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Priest is controlling an arm, preventing Average from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest wants to hold on but Average pushes him away.
Average controlling the pace for now.
Average has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Priest has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Average's lack of action.
Average is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Priest is trying to control but Average passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (10) vs (0) Priest#T4##SUB#
Average is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Priest is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Priest is trying to improve his position.
Priest struggling a bit here.
Average advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Average (12) vs (0) Priest
Priest slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Priest is refusing to be controlled, as Average sits in half guard. #T5#
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Average passes into side control, despite Priest's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (15) vs (0) Priest#SUB#
Average working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Average working away.
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Average wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Average wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Priest is trying to improve his position.
Average tries to advance to mount but Priest denies him.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Average working away.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Average wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working. #SUB#
Average thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T7#
Priest wants to control but Average postures up.
Priest tries to bench press Average off him but Average keeps the position.
Priest prevents Average from moving into mount.
Priest sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Average looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Average pulls his head out easily.
Priest gets full guard.#SUB2#
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8#
Priest keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass. #SUB2#
Priest had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Average defends it easily.
Average seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Priest has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Average can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Average avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T9#
Average wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
Average is working hard here to advance position.
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Average slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (18) vs (0) Priest
Priest is not content to let Average control the position. #T10##SUB#
Average swings around for an armbar but Priest sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Average's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (18) vs (2) Priest
Average looking to control.
Average seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Priest trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Priest sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Average's guard.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Average is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Average tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.#SUB#
Average looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Average is working away.
Priest moves into full mount! Average won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (18) vs (5) Priest
Average is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Priest trying to control but Average is having none of it.
Priest controlling from the full mount.
Priest tries to control but Average wriggling away. #T13#
Average is in all sorts of trouble here.
Average tries to hold on but Priest postures up.
Average is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Priest is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Priest controlling from the full mount.
Average is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Average is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average tries to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Average is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average takes the fight on points by 18 to 5.
Joe Average retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Joe Average thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 315 - Kersikov vs Trump
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 25 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 23 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Priest shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Priest shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jackson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (2) Jackson#SUB#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Priest has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Priest looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Priest had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Priest has control of Jackson's left arm, preventing Jackson from doing any damage. #T1#
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Priest working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jackson has passed into half guard!
Priest trying to control from the bottom.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson is thwarting Priest's attempts to control the position.
Priest is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Priest is defending well. #SUB#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.
Priest manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Priest working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Priest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Priest being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##SUB#
Priest looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jackson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (2) vs (5) Jackson
Jackson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Priest's legs.
Priest tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Jackson controls the position from side control.
It looks like Jackson 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.#T6#
Priest prevents Jackson from moving into mount.
Jackson taking a break here but Priest is having none of it and regains half guard.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Priest won't allow it.
Jackson is thwarting Priest's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Priest tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. #T8#
Priest is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priest avoid being mounted?
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Priest is holding on to half guard well.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.#T9#
Priest is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
Jackson is taking a breather. Priest 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.
Priest trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Priest wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson content to control rather than advance. #T10##SUB#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson stalling.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Priest's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (2) vs (8) Jackson#T11#
Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Priest working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Jackson looking to control but Priest is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Priest wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Priest is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Priest is controlling an arm, preventing Jackson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Priest tries to control Jackson's body but Jackson pushes him off. Priest squirms to his side and now Jackson has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Priest (2) vs (11) Jackson
Priest rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Priest is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jackson.
Priest is in bad spot here.
Priest looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jackson.
Priest is in bad spot here.
Priest is keeping busy.
Jackson controls the position.#T14#
Let's hope that Jackson 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.
Priest is really stuck here.
Jackson biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jackson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson controlling from the back.
Jackson gets his hands free as Priest looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 11 to 2.
Tyrano Jackson is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Tyrano Jackson 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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Event:
CWC 314 - Zulu vs Silva Jr
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 25 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Priest is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jiurgite's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (2) Priest
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite wants to control the action here but instead Priest manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (5) Priest
Jiurgite manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jiurgite trying to control but Priest postures up.
Jiurgite tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Priest slows the pace down in half guard.
Jiurgite is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiurgite tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Priest wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping him busy.
Jiurgite is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Priest is looking for a kimura but Jiurgite is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Priest to get the leverage.
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jiurgite keeps working.
Jiurgite tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest is thwarting Jiurgite's attempts to control the position.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Priest seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Jiurgite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jiurgite is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Priest is thwarting Jiurgite's attempts to control the position.
Priest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
#T5#
Still in half guard, Priest seems content to control.
Jiurgite tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest wants to pass to mount but Jiurgite is defending the position.
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard but Priest has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (8) Priest
Jiurgite tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (0) vs (10) Priest#T6#
Priest looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jiurgite is trying desperately to improve position.
Priest manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jiurgite to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jiurgite (0) vs (13) Priest
Priest is hanging on to Jiurgite's back as he tries to escape.
Jiurgite looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Jiurgite right now.
#T7#
Priest gets his hands free as Jiurgite looks to control.
I really don't envy Jiurgite right now.
Jiurgite trying to control the action but Priest just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Priest is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jiurgite knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jiurgite for a finish.
Priest controlling well, preventing Jiurgite from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Priest is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Jiurgite won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Priest off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest is the new light heavyweight champion!
Judas Priest thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - ALL OUT WAR
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 25 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Priest gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Priest tightens his grip and picks Fiachna up, before dumping him to the ground. Fiachna manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Priest
Fiachna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Fiachna has his foot on Priest's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Priest works his way back into a safe position though.
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Priest won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Priest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Fiachna is looking to sweep but instead, Priest has passed into half guard.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Fiachna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg. #SUB#
Fiachna actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions off his back.
Priest is keen to just control but Fiachna is a slippery customer.#T2#
Fiachna is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Priest is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fiachna is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?
Priest content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiachna avoid being mounted?
Priest is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (5) Priest
Priest controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Fiachna is desperately trying to improve his position but Priest has a good base and remains in mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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.
Priest takes Fiachna's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Fiachna is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (0) vs (8) Priest
Priest doesn't have the hooks in and Fiachna manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (8) Priest
Fiachna is pushing down on Priest's leg trying to pass to half guard. Priest is fighting to maintain full guard but Fiachna has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Priest is looking to control Fiachna's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priest avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Fiachna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Priest sees it coming and defends easily.
Fiachna is keen to just control but Priest is a slippery customer.
Priest 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.
Priest gets full guard.
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiachna is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Fiachna is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Priest is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Priest has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (10) Priest#T5##SUB#
Priest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fiachna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Fiachna has an active guard here but Priest has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Fiachna looking for subs from the bottom but Priest mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (13) Priest
Fiachna is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Fiachna sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiachna trying to control but Priest postures up.
Priest passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (16) Priest
Fiachna wants to control but Priest postures up.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiachna tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Priest controlling the position.
Fiachna manages to work his way to half guard, despite Priest's best efforts.
Priest passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (19) Priest
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiachna has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (2) vs (22) Priest
Priest tries to get the hooks in deep but Fiachna pushed the leg off.
I really don't envy Fiachna right now.
#SUB2#
Priest tightening his grip on Fiachna, looking for the choke.
Fiachna can't escape the position.
#T8#
Priest has good solid back control here.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Priest just sinks the hooks in.
Priest is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Let's hope that Priest 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.
Will Priest go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T9#
Priest has the hooks in. Fiachna is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Fiachna rolls, trying to escape but Priest keeps control of the position.
What can Fiachna do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Priest is looking to control Fiachna but Fiachna is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fiachna tries to escape but Priest has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10#
Priest is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fiachna rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
Priest is taking a breather. Fiachna 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.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard but Priest has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (25) Priest
Fiachna is looking to improve his position but Priest isn't that keen on the idea.
Fiachna looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (2) vs (28) Priest#T11#
Priest slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Priest working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fiachna trying to control the hands but Priest won't let him.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Priest's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Fiachna tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Priest has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Fiachna is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Judas Priest!
A relieved looking Judas Priest thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Steel vs Pavlov
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
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 41 wins and 24 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Silva Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Priest to the mat! Priest manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (0) vs (2) Silva Jr#SUB#
Priest has his foot on Silva Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Priest working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Priest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Silva Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva Jr is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Priest looking for subs off his back but Silva Jr has passed one foot through into half guard.
Priest trying to hold on to Silva Jr's head to control him but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr prevents Priest from improving his position.
Priest is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LA Fitness, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Silva Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Priest is trying to control but can't.
Priest tries to roll over but Silva Jr keeps him under control.
Priest trying to get back to full guard but Silva Jr takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (5) Silva Jr
Priest tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Silva Jr looking to control but Priest is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Priest gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silva Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (8) Silva Jr
Priest is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Priest is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Priest sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Silva Jr prevents Priest from improving his position.
Priest is staying active underneath Silva Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but Priest defending well.
Silva Jr is taking a breather. Priest 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.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Priest is defending well. #T5#
Silva Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Priest slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Priest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.#SUB#
Priest looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Priest wants to sweep here but Silva Jr controlling him for the moment.
Silva Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6##SUB#
Priest looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Priest trying to control the position.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
Priest 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.#T7##SUB#
Priest has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (11) Silva Jr
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working. #SUB2#
Priest is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silva Jr's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Silva Jr! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Priest has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Rich Silva Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 308 - Silva Jr vs Priest
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 14 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 24 losses; Judas Priest!
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.
Silva Jr shoots in for a takedown but Priest shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Priest shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Priest showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Priest
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva Jr keeps working.
Priest wants to pass to mount but Silva Jr is defending the position.
Priest stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg. #T1#
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva Jr wants to control but Priest is keeping busy.
Priest is keen to just control but Silva Jr is a slippery customer.
Silva Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest is pressing down on Silva Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva Jr is holding on for now. #T2#
Priest not doing much here.
Silva Jr is doing well to control the position and prevent Priest from advancing to side control.
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Silva Jr defends it.
Priest controlling the action here.#T3#
Silva Jr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Silva Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva Jr is trying to control but can't.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Silva Jr is working away. #T4#
Priest content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Silva Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest wants to take a breather but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Silva Jr tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T5#
Silva Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Priest tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva Jr wants to control but Priest passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (5) Priest
A lull in the action here as Priest stalls from top position.#T6#
Priest has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Silva Jr! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (0) vs (7) Priest
Priest wants to control the pace but Silva Jr is squirming around nicely.
Silva Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest wants to control the pace but Silva Jr is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Silva Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Priest looking to control but Silva Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Priest avoids the attempt from Silva Jr to control.
Silva Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Priest moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Silva Jr (0) vs (10) Priest
Silva Jr tries to break free.
Priest is trying to stick to Silva Jr's back but Silva Jr is turning into Priest. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Priest's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Silva Jr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (10) Priest#SUB2#
Priest isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Silva Jr stacks Priest on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Silva Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (10) Priest
Priest tries to buck Silva Jr off but Silva Jr is having none of it.#T9#
Priest manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silva Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Priest wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Silva Jr controlling the action here.
Silva Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Priest wants to control but Silva Jr passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (8) vs (10) Priest
Silva Jr just content to control the position.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva Jr controls the position.
Priest wants to control but Silva Jr postures up.
Priest tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Silva Jr presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (10) vs (10) Priest#T11#
Silva Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Priest tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Priest tries to reverse the position but Silva Jr maintains control.
Silva Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Priest is looking to escape.
Priest keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Priest tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Priest can't escape the position.
#T12#
Priest tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Priest really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Silva Jr controlling his opponent.
Priest 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.
Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva Jr controlling the pace for now.
Priest wants to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.#T13#
Silva Jr controlling from mount.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Priest is looking to improve his position but Silva Jr isn't that keen on the idea.#T14#
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva Jr controlling from mount.
Priest wants to control but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Silva Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Priest gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Priest wins on points by 11 to 10.
Judas Priest is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Judas Priest thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Ziyaeddin vs Diesel
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 28 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 24 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hell lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (0) Priest
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hell passes into half guard.
Priest tries to roll over but Hell keeps him under control.
Priest wants to control but Hell is keeping busy.
Priest is staying active underneath Hell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hell tries to pass to full mount but Priest defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest trying to control here.
#T1#
Hell prevents Priest from improving his position.
Priest is not content to let Hell control the position.
Hell trying to control the pace.
Priest trying to control from the bottom.
Priest works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Priest is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (2) Priest
Priest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Hell moves into full guard.
Priest is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Hell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Priest sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Priest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Priest won't allow Hell to sweep him here.
Priest is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hell looking for a sweep. Not yet Hell, not yet. #SUB#
Hell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Priest is aware though and is defending well.
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4##SUB#
Hell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Priest is aware though and is defending well.
Hell wants to improve his position but instead Priest has moved into half guard.
Priest prevents Hell from improving his position.
Hell has a hand on Priest's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Priest takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (2) vs (5) Priest
Hell is trying to reverse the position but instead Priest has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hell (2) vs (8) Priest#T5#
Priest has the hooks in. Hell is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hell prevents Priest from getting a body triangle.
Priest is not going to allow Hell to sit and survive in this position.
Hell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Priest really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hell.
Hell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
Priest keeps control of the position as Hell tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Priest's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
What can Hell do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Priest is hanging on to Hell's back as he tries to escape.
Priest doesn't have the hooks in and Hell manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (4) vs (8) Priest
Priest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (4) vs (10) Priest
Hell is looking to sweep but instead, Priest has passed into half guard.
#T7#
Hell trying to control from the bottom.
Hell is refusing to be controlled, as Priest sits in half guard.
Priest controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Priest is working for a kimura but Hell is defending it quite comfortably.
Hell tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Priest has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (4) vs (13) Priest#T8#
Hell tries to hold on but Priest postures up.
Priest 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.
Hell wants to control but Priest is having none of it.#T9#
Hell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hell is trying to get back to full guard.
Hell is trying to control but can't.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Hell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hell tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Priest slows the pace down in half guard.
Hell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hell is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (4) vs (16) Priest
Priest controlling his opponent. #T11#
Hell tries to hold on but Priest postures up.
Priest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Hell is trying desperately to improve position.
Priest controlling the position easily from mount.
Priest's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hell is desperately trying to improve his position but Priest has a good base and remains in mount.
Hell gets back to half guard.
Hell is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hell avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Hell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Priest passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (4) vs (19) Priest
Hell tries to buck Priest off but Priest is having none of it.
Hell regains half guard.
Hell is looking to improve his position.
Priest tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hell trying to hold on to Priest's head to control him but Priest postures up.
#T14#
Priest is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hell is trying to control but can't.
Priest slows the pace down in half guard.
Hell is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hell tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 19 to 4.
After winning the bout, Judas Priest thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 306 - Sparxx vs Zulu
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 24 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 22 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Priest as Average shoots in.
Joe Average seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priest doesn't manage to clinch there - Average circles away.
#TD#
Priest drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Average#SUB2#
Average is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Priest defends well.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Average is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Priest defends well.#SUB2#
Average throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Average working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at kill or be killed F boring Fights inform us that Average has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Average has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Priest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Priest is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Priest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (0) Average#T2##SUB#
Priest goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Average rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Priest's guard! Nice work there by Average! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (5) vs (2) Average
Priest is adopting a defensive guard.
Priest wants to sweep here but Average controlling him for the moment.
Average forces his way into half guard.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Average controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Average is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Priest reverses the position - he's now on top in Average's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (7) vs (2) Average
Priest postures up.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Average is keeping the position for now.
Priest stands and throws Average's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (10) vs (2) Average#T4#
Average wants to control but Priest postures up.
Priest staying calm.
Average tries to buck Priest off but Priest is having none of it.
Average trying his best to control but Priest has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (12) vs (2) Average
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Priest prevents Average from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Priest is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Average is surviving well by controlling Priest's body position as best he can.
Priest is trying to take his opponent's back.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Average is looking to escape.
Average tries to improve his position but instead Priest has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Priest (15) vs (2) Average#T6#
Priest is not going to allow Average to sit and survive in this position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Priest has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Priest gets his hands free as Average looks to control. #T7#
Average is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Priest is staying active.#SUB#
Priest patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Average wants to escape the position.
Priest has good solid back control here.
Average just trying to survive but Priest is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Priest tightening his grip on Average, looking for the choke. #T8#
Average is in bad spot here.
Average trying to control the hands but Priest breaks the grip.
Priest controls the position.
I really don't envy Average right now.
#T9#
Priest is looking to control Average but Average is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Average is in bad spot here.
Average prevents Priest from getting a body triangle.
Average tries to roll but Priest sticks to his back.
Average trying to control the action but Priest just sinks the hooks in.
Average tries to escape but Priest has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10#
Average is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Priest.
Average tries to escape but Priest has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Priest tries to get the hooks in deep but Average pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Priest patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Priest has the hooks in. Average is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Average tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Average tries to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Priest wants to take his opponent's back but Average doesn't allow it. #T11#
Priest content just to control the position here.
Priest seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Average for as long as he can get away with.
Average is wriggling around trying to escape.
Priest tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Average is looking to escape. #T12#
Average is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Average is looking to escape.
Priest avoids the attempt from Average to control.
Priest content just to control the position here. #T13#
Priest prevents Average from getting the reversal.
Priest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Priest prevents Average from getting the reversal.
Average tries to lock up and control but Priest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Priest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Average tries to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Average is in all sorts of trouble here.
Average is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Our winner, Judas Priest, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 305 - Las Vegas
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 23 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Priest shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Priest was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ziyaeddin (0) vs (4) Priest
Priest is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ziyaeddin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ziyaeddin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ziyaeddin isn't going anywhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest has control of an arm but Ziyaeddin manages to advance to Priest's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ziyaeddin (4) vs (4) Priest
You can see the frustration on Priest's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T1#
Priest manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ziyaeddin's guard. Nice work there by Priest.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (4) vs (6) Priest
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position here.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ziyaeddin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest wants to control from the top but Ziyaeddin keeps moving.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the position but Priest postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Ziyaeddin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Priest 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.
Priest won't allow Ziyaeddin to sweep him here.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Ziyaeddin is pulling down on Priest's head. It's preventing any offense from Priest, at least for the moment.
Ziyaeddin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Priest won't allow Ziyaeddin to sweep him here.
Priest sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Priest got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ziyaeddin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Priest has managed to get both his arms back between Ziyaeddin's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Priest got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ziyaeddin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Priest has managed to get both his arms back between Ziyaeddin's legs - danger averted.
Priest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Ziyaeddin 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: Ziyaeddin (6) vs (6) Priest
Priest tries to get to full guard but Ziyaeddin has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Priest is pressing down on Ziyaeddin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Ziyaeddin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest is controlling Ziyaeddin's posture.
Ziyaeddin controlling from the top position.
Priest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Ziyaeddin'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.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Ziyaeddin from controlling successfully.
Ziyaeddin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now.
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
Priest controls Ziyaeddin momentarily but Ziyaeddin frees himself. #T6#
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ziyaeddin postures up.
Ziyaeddin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Priest is controlling Ziyaeddin's posture.
Ziyaeddin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Priest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Priest is looking to sweep but instead, Ziyaeddin has passed into half guard.
Priest is staying active underneath Ziyaeddin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Priest gets back to full guard.
Priest has Ziyaeddin pulled in close to control his posture.
Ziyaeddin pushing down on Priest's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Priest trying to control here.
#T8#
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Priest is looking to control Ziyaeddin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priest avoid being mounted?
Priest tries to get to full guard but Ziyaeddin has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ziyaeddin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Priest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ziyaeddin is working away from the top position though.
Priest is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ziyaeddin wants to free his trapped foot but Priest is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Priest is trying to maintain the position but Ziyaeddin is very close to passing his half guard.
Ziyaeddin is pressing down on Priest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Priest is holding on for now.
Ziyaeddin prevents Priest from improving his position.#T10#
Priest is looking to control Ziyaeddin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priest avoid being mounted?
Priest tries to roll over but Ziyaeddin keeps him under control.
Ziyaeddin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest trying to control but Ziyaeddin postures up.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the action in half guard but Priest is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Priest felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ziyaeddin is just content to waste time from the top position. Priest takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T11#
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Priest is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (6) vs (8) Priest
Ziyaeddin wants to control the position but Priest says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Still in half guard, Priest seems content to control.
Ziyaeddin moves into full guard.
Priest seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ziyaeddin has his hands on Priest's head, controlling the position. #T12#
Priest won't allow Ziyaeddin to sweep him here.
Priest content to stall in guard here.
Ziyaeddin looking to control.
#T13#
Priest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Ziyaeddin is retaining full guard.
Ziyaeddin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position.
Ziyaeddin has Priest pulled in close to control his posture.
Ziyaeddin looking to control.
Ziyaeddin being controlled here, momentarily.
Ziyaeddin seems keen to control Priest's posture.#T14#
Priest is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ziyaeddin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
Ziyaeddin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Priest manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (8) vs (8) Priest
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest pulls Ziyaeddin in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Priest has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ziyaeddin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ziyaeddin gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ziyaeddin takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Amir Ziyaeddin retains his light heavyweight title!
Amir Ziyaeddin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 304 - Silva Jr vs Sparxx
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 23 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 19 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kakuto or perhaps it was just good defense by Priest, which made it look bad.
Kakuto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Priest.#TD2#
Priest gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kakuto to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (0) vs (2) Kakuto
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kakuto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in Canucks Combat Club inform me that Kakuto has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Priest manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kakuto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (4) Kakuto
Kakuto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Priest looking for a sweep. Not yet Priest, not yet. #SUB#
Priest is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Priest keeping full guard, as Kakuto tries to pass.
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving. #SUB#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kakuto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kakuto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Priest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kakuto won't allow Priest to sweep him here.
Priest is working hard here to advance position.
Priest has control of Kakuto's left arm, preventing Kakuto from doing any damage.
Priest looking to control.
#SUB#
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kakuto looking to pass the guard.
Kakuto being controlled here momentarily.
Priest working a defensive guard but Kakuto passes into half guard.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Priest preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Priest gets full guard.
Priest working a defensive guard here.
Priest is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kakuto is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kakuto passes Priest's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T6#
Priest tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.
Priest has a hand on Kakuto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kakuto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (2) vs (7) Kakuto
Priest is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kakuto with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Priest gets back to half guard.
Priest is trying to maintain the position but Kakuto is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Priest wants to get back to full guard but Kakuto has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (2) vs (10) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to advance to mount but Priest denies him.
Kakuto has control of an arm but Priest manages to advance to Kakuto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (6) vs (10) Kakuto
Kakuto is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Priest is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kakuto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kakuto for a finish. #T8#
Kakuto tries to roll but Priest sticks to his back.
Priest biding his time, controlling Kakuto.
Kakuto is in bad spot here.
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Priest is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Priest has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kakuto has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T9#
Priest has the hooks in. Kakuto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Kakuto right now.
#SUB#
Kakuto has hold of Priest's leg, trying to break free but it's let Priest lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Kakuto is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Priest throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Judas Priest!
During a confident post fight interview, Judas Priest thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tsuyoi Kakuto spoke after the fight, saying 'KyĹŤ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Priest vs Jackson
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 22 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 17 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Priest tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Priest (0) vs (4) Jackson
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest holding on.
Priest stops Jackson from passing to mount.
Jackson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.#T1#
Priest sneaks back into half guard.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Priest is positioning himself well to prevent Jackson advancing to mount.
Priest's coaches at Animal Fight Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Priest is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Priest is controlling Jackson's trapped leg to prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Priest defends it.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson controlling the action here.#T3#
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Priest is working away.
Priest is holding on to half guard well.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (7) Jackson
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Priest keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Priest wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.#T5#
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest gets back to half guard.
Priest wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Priest defends it. #T6#
Priest trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Priest! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (10) Jackson
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Priest wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Priest is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to control but Priest is having none of it.
Jackson controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Jackson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Priest tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Priest stops Jackson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Priest is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Priest wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Priest sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Priest is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Priest defending well.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Priest's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (13) Jackson#T11#
Priest tries to control Jackson's body but Jackson pushes him off. Priest squirms to his side and now Jackson has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Priest (0) vs (16) Jackson
Jackson controls the position.
Priest tries to escape but Jackson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Priest do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Priest turns into Jackson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (16) Jackson
Jackson looking to control.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priest stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Priest trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Priest preventing the sweep. #T13#
Priest sitting in guard here, content to control.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson looking to control.
Priest controlling from the top position.
Jackson working a defensive guard but Priest manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (16) Jackson#T14#
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Priest keeps moving and retains side control.
Priest is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jackson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson is trying to control Priest's posture but Priest avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 16 to 5.
Tyrano Jackson is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Tyrano Jackson 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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Event:
CWC 302 - Priest vs Bangsit
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 22 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Priest wants to clinch#TD2#
and Bangsit counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (0) vs (2) Bangsit
Bangsit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Priest's guard.
Bangsit controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Bangsit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Priest has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bangsit is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Priest sees it coming and defends easily.
Priest is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 3Band MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Priest is looking to control Bangsit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priest avoid being mounted?#T1#
Priest is staying active underneath Bangsit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bangsit wants to pass the guard but Priest is defending well.
Priest manages to get to full guard.
Priest pulls Bangsit in close to prevent any damage.
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Priest is trying to keep Bangsit in close.
#T2#
Bangsit wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bangsit is looking to pass into half guard but Priest pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Priest is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (2) Bangsit
Bangsit is pulling down on Priest's head to control his posture.
Priest sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bangsit working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bangsit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bangsit is pulling down on Priest's head. It's preventing any offense from Priest, at least for the moment.#T4#
Bangsit wants to sweep but no luck.
Bangsit keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Bangsit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Bangsit throws his legs up looking for a submission but Priest uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (2) Bangsit
Bangsit is trying to escape the position but Priest is controlling the position.
Bangsit is looking to regain half guard here but Priest keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Bangsit holds on to Priest's head and controls the position momentarily.
Bangsit struggling a bit here.
Priest controls the position from side control.
Priest moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (7) vs (2) Bangsit#T6#
Priest controlling the pace for now.
Bangsit wants to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Priest wants to control the pace but Bangsit is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Priest is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bangsit to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bangsit shrugs it off.
Bangsit tries to hold on but Priest pushes him away. #SUB#
Priest has control of Bangsit's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bangsit regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Priest trying to control but Bangsit is having none of it. #T7#
Bangsit wants to control but Priest is having none of it.
Priest manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bangsit to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Priest (10) vs (2) Bangsit
Bangsit tries to break free.
#T8#
Priest trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bangsit doesn't escape.
Bangsit trying to control the hands but Priest breaks the grip.
Priest trying to control.
Bangsit looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Bangsit's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
Priest avoiding Bangsit 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Bangsit is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Priest gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Bangsit is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Priest is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest retains his light heavyweight title!
Judas Priest seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 301 - Halli vs Pavlov
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 22 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Priest bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Priest (4) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Kakuto actively working from the bottom here.
Kakuto tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Kakuto is looking to get back to full guard here but Priest has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (7) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Priest advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (9) vs (0) Kakuto
Priest controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Priest controlling from the full mount.
Priest prevents Kakuto from getting the reversal.
Priest wants to control the pace but Kakuto is squirming around nicely.
Kakuto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Priest manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Priest (12) vs (0) Kakuto
Priest controlling from the back.
Kakuto is really stuck here.
Kakuto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kakuto is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Kakuto is still trying to improve position.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakuto is looking to escape.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position but Priest isn't that keen on the idea.
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.
Kakuto felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Priest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kakuto 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.#T3#
Priest seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Priest prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Kakuto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kakuto is refusing to be controlled, as Priest sits in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back.
Kakuto trying to get back to full guard but Priest takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (15) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is looking to get to half guard.
Priest sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kakuto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kakuto gets back to half guard.#T5#
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto moves into full guard.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakuto is retaining full guard.
Priest wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Kakuto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Priest defends it easily.
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Priest trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Priest showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6##SUB2#
Kakuto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Priest preventing the sweep.
Kakuto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Priest has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (18) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is not content to let Priest control the position.
Kakuto is looking to regain half guard here but Priest keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Kakuto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kakuto is looking to reverse the position.
Priest trying to control the action but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Priest's best efforts.
Priest not doing much here.
Kakuto is not content to let Priest control the position.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Priest is controlling the pace.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard but Priest has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (21) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to buck Priest off but Priest is having none of it.
Kakuto is trying to work for a sweep but Priest has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (23) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action.
Priest forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Priest (26) vs (0) Kakuto#T9#
Priest controls the action.
Priest has the hooks in. Kakuto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from Priest.
Kakuto breaks Priest's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (26) vs (2) Kakuto
Priest controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself.
Kakuto is fighting to break Priest's control of his arms but Priest is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Kakuto trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kakuto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Priest is pulling down on Kakuto's head. It's preventing any offense from Kakuto, at least for the moment.
Priest's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T11#
Kakuto won't allow Priest to sweep him here.
Kakuto is fighting to break Priest's control of his arms but Priest is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Priest is trying to keep Kakuto in close.
Priest has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T12#
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there.
Kakuto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully. #T13##SUB#
Priest looking for subs off his back but Kakuto has passed one foot through into half guard.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest wants to get back to full guard but Kakuto has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (26) vs (5) Kakuto
Priest is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
Priest gets back to half guard.
Kakuto passes into side control, despite Priest's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (26) vs (8) Kakuto
Priest is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kakuto's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 26 to 8.
Judas Priest retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Judas Priest thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Tsuyoi Kakuto spoke after the fight, saying 'KyĹŤ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 22 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Priest darts in and clinches Diesel up against the cage.
Priest has Diesel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diesel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Priest gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Priest
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg. #SUB#
Diesel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it.
Diesel trying to hold on to Priest's head to control him but Priest postures up.
#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diesel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Diesel tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Diesel trying to control here.
#T2#
Priest stalling. #SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
It looks like Priest 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.
Diesel trying to hold on to Priest's head to control him but Priest postures up.
Diesel is concentrating on defense, preventing Priest from advancing position.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Priest in particular looking to stall.
Priest is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now. #T4##SUB2#
Priest is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diesel has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Priest passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Priest
Priest slows the pace down.
A control attempt from Diesel but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (0) vs (7) Priest#T5#
Diesel tries to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Priest wants to take Diesel's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Priest is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Diesel to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Diesel shrugs it off.
Priest 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel tries to lock up and control but Priest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Diesel is desperately trying to improve his position but Priest has a good base and remains in mount.
Priest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Priest fails to advance to Diesel's back.
Diesel tries to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Priest controlling from mount.
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T7#
Priest sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel 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.
Diesel is positioning himself well to prevent Priest advancing to mount.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it. #T8#
Priest wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Priest prevents Diesel from improving his position.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Priest moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (10) Priest
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Priest advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (0) vs (12) Priest
Priest manages to capitalize on a mistake by Diesel to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (15) Priest
Diesel can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Priest controlling the positon.
Priest is trying to control but Diesel is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T10#
Diesel 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: Diesel (2) vs (15) Priest
Priest pulls Diesel in close to his closed guard and prevents Diesel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Priest is adopting a defensive guard.#T11#
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priest manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (17) Priest
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Priest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Priest works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Priest is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Diesel trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Priest prevents Diesel from improving his position.#T13#
Priest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Priest sits in half guard.
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diesel is not content to let Priest control the position.#SUB2#
Priest seems to be working for a kimura but Diesel defends the submission attempt.#T14#
Diesel wants to control but Priest is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Priest is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diesel sees it coming and defends easily.
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 17 to 2.
Judas Priest is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Judas Priest thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Halli vs Pavlov
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 22 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Jamaica Jones!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Priest sprawls well. Priest wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Priest counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Jones
Jones wants to control but Priest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Priest seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Priest works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (0) Jones#SUB#
Priest with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Priest wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Priest tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest wants to take his opponent's back but Jones doesn't allow it. #T2#
Jones gets back to half guard.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Jones wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment.
Priest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Priest wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jones looking for subs off his back but Priest has passed one foot through into half guard.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones won't allow Priest to pass to mount.
Priest is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jones gets full guard.#T5##SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Priest passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (8) vs (0) Jones
Priest staying calm.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Priest off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (8) vs (4) Jones#T6#
Priest is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Jones looking for the RNC.
Jones is looking to control Priest but Priest is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Priest's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Priest trying to control the hands but Jones breaks the grip.
Jones wants to control the position but Priest frees himself and scrambles - Jones manages to regain control in side control.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working. #T7#
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Priest's legs.
Priest tries to improve position but can't.
Priest manages to get back to half guard.
Priest manages to get to full guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving. #T8#
Priest is controlling Jones's posture.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest looking to control.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom. #T9#
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now.
Priest looking to control.
Jones wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
Priest has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position. #T10#
Priest continues to stall.#SUB#
Priest is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jones rolls with it to try and escape but Priest cranks on the arm and Jones is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Jackson vs Jones
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest goes for a double leg but Trump avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Trump continues to drive forward.
Trump shoots in for a double leg but Priest sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trump has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Priest throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Trump was covering up waiting for the punch and Priest finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Priest
Trump looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #T1#
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Trump looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trump wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment.
Trump trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
Priest wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving.
Priest postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.#SUB#
Trump looking for a triangle here. Priest is fighting it but it looks tight! Trump pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Priest is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Donald Trump!
Donald Trump retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Donald Trump thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 297-Sitsongrit vs Morrison
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 13 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Priest shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ty napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ty (0) vs (4) Priest
Ty struggling a bit here.
Priest wants to control but Ty is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Priest is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ty is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest just content to control the position. #T1#
Ty stops Priest from passing to mount.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ty is trying to work for a sweep but Priest has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ty (0) vs (6) Priest
Priest is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T2#
Priest tries to control but Ty wriggling away.
Priest controlling his opponent.
Ty is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Ty can't escape the position.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ty is looking to escape.
Priest avoids the attempt from Ty to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest controlling from mount. #T4#
Ty is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest controlling his opponent.
Ty is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Priest controlling the pace for now.
Priest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Priest might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ty haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6#
Priest controlling the position easily from mount.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ty is looking to escape. #T7#
Priest controlling the pace for now.
Ty tries to lock up and control but Priest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Priest content just to control the position here.
Ty keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Priest sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ty holds of for dear life.#T9#
Priest is trying to take his opponent's back.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ty is looking to escape.
Priest takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ty is looking to escape.
Priest fails to move to back control. #T11#
Priest wants to control the pace but Ty is squirming around nicely.
Ty is in all sorts of trouble here.
Priest tries to control but Ty wriggling away. #T12#
Ty wants to control but Priest is having none of it.
Ty regains half guard.#SUB2#
Priest seems to be looking for submissions.
Priest looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Ty is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Priest not doing much here.
Priest is pressing down on Ty's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ty is holding on for now.
Well, if Priest is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Ty is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Ty is controlling Priest's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Priest is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Ty still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Ty has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ty (4) vs (6) Priest
Priest is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 6 to 4.
Our winner, Judas Priest, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Jackson vs Priest
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 20 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Priest's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Priest avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Priest feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Priest moves into the clinch.
Priest stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Priest after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrano Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Jackson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Priest regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Priest
Priest keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (5) vs (0) Priest
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackson moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (7) vs (0) Priest
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Priest is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Priest to control.#T2#
Priest gets back to half guard.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jackson prevents Priest from improving his position.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Priest won't allow it.
Jackson stalling away here and it's allowed Priest to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for a triangle here but Jackson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (10) vs (0) Priest
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Priest instead regains half guard. #T5#
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Priest wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (13) vs (0) Priest#T6#
Jackson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Priest sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Priest trying to control here.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Priest defends it.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Priest is working away. #T7##SUB2#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Priest tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Jackson wants to take a breather but Priest is having none of it.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jackson jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (16) vs (0) Priest
Priest is looking to reverse the position.
Priest is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Priest for as long as he can get away with.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Priest defending well. #T9#
Priest wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson prevents Priest from improving his position.#T10#
Priest gets full guard.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (19) vs (0) Priest
Priest is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Priest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Priest is being controlled here.
Priest is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Priest being controlled for a moment. #T11#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jackson.
Priest wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson trying to control the position but Priest is working away.
Priest is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Jackson wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Priest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Priest is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Priest is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson is staying tight to Priest's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T13#
Priest is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Priest wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Priest denies him.
Jackson has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (21) vs (0) Priest#T14#
Priest tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Priest manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Priest is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackson (21) vs (4) Priest
Jackson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is in bad spot here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
Tyrano Jackson retains his super heavyweight title!
Tyrano Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 295 Morrison Jr vs Saldini
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Priest 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: Priest (2) vs (0) Nickal
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Priest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Priest has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nickal has his hands on Priest's head, controlling the position.
Priest won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.#T1#
Priest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (0) Nickal
Priest staying calm.#SUB#
Priest tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee asks Priest politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Priest prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Priest's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Nickal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nickal is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Priest working away.
Nickal stops Priest from passing to mount.
Nickal is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal trying to remain calm as Priest controls from the top position.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Priest seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nickal for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Priest tries to advance position but instead Nickal slips a leg back in to half guard. #T5#
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickal is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Nickal defends it. #T6#
Priest trying to control from half guard but Nickal is working away.
Priest trying to control from Nickal's half guard. Nickal has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Priest stands and throws Nickal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (8) vs (0) Nickal
Priest laying and praying for a moment but Nickal takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nickal works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7#
Priest slips nicely into half guard.
Priest is just content to waste time from the top position. Nickal takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Priest content to stall in guard here.
Nickal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Nickal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Priest passes Nickal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nickal is controlling Priest's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T9#
Nickal trying to control from the bottom.
Priest trying to advance position but Nickal counters by regaining guard.
Priest trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Priest slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Priest content to stall in guard here.
Nickal is pulling down on Priest's head. It's preventing any offense from Priest, at least for the moment.
Priest looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Priest controlling from the top position.
Nickal has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Priest is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal is adopting a defensive guard.#T14#
Nickal keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Nickal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Judas Priest decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Dravezesdi v Ribbler
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Priest ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Priest moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Priest forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Priest turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Priest manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diaz (0) vs (4) Priest
Diaz keeps Priest under control for a moment.
Priest taking a break here but Diaz is having none of it and regains half guard.
Priest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Diaz has his hands clasped together around Priest's back. He's all about the action.
Priest is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Priest is taking a breather. Diaz 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.
Diaz wants to control but Priest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Priest wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB2#
Priest is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz is trying is best to control the position here.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Priest wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz trying to control here.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Priest is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Diaz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz is trying to keep Priest in close.
Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz controlling Priest's posture.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Priest manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (4) Priest#T5#
Priest pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Priest 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.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
Diaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Priest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Priest wants to hit a sweep here but Diaz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Priest there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (4) Priest
Priest sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Priest tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Priest moves into full guard.
Diaz won't allow Priest to sweep him here. #T7#
Priest wants to hit a sweep here but Diaz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Priest there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (8) vs (4) Priest
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diaz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Priest is trying desperately to improve position.
Priest keeps trying to improve his position.
Priest is still trying to improve position.
Priest wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz wants to take his opponent's back but Priest doesn't allow it.
Priest really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Priest regains half guard.#T9#
Priest is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Priest wants to get back to full guard but Diaz has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (11) vs (4) Priest
Priest is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Priest tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Diaz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (13) vs (4) Priest
Priest is trying to reverse the position but instead Diaz has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (16) vs (4) Priest
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is hanging on to Priest's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Priest tries to break free.
Priest trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Priest might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diaz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diaz keeps control of the position as Priest tries to break free.
#T11#
Diaz is trying to stick to Priest's back but Priest is turning into Diaz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diaz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Priest. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (16) vs (6) Priest
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Priest being controlled here momentarily.
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.#T12#
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz pulls Priest in to control the position. #SUB2#
Priest drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Priest as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Diaz screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Priest! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Judas Priest!
During a confident post fight interview, Judas Priest thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Dick Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 293 - Pavlov vs Silva Jr
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Jamaica Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Priest (0) vs (4) Jones
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest manages to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Priest throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Priest looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now.
Jones postures up.
#T2#
Priest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones is trying to control. Priest wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Priest is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jones jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (7) Jones
Jones tries to move into full mount but can't pass Priest's legs.
Priest is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (4) vs (7) Jones#T3#
Priest controlling well, preventing Jones from escaping the position.
Priest seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Jones is having to fend off submission attempts from Priest, who is looking to sink in the choke. Priest doesn't have the hooks in though and Jones manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (4) vs (9) Jones
Jones trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (4) vs (12) Jones#T4#
Jones moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (4) vs (14) Jones
Jones trying to control but Priest is having none of it.
Jones pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Priest is trying to reverse the position but instead Jones has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Priest (4) vs (17) Jones
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest rolls, trying to escape but Jones keeps control of the position.
Jones gets his hands free as Priest looks to control.
Jones tries to get the hooks in deep but Priest pushed the leg off. #T5#
Jones looking to hold on to the position here but Priest rolls and ends up regaining guard.
#SUB#
Priest is looking for a triangle here but Jones uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (4) vs (20) Jones
Priest is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jones has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (4) vs (22) Jones
Jones trying to control but Priest is having none of it.
Jones controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Jones is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Priest is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Priest (4) vs (25) Jones#SUB2#
Jones looking for the choke but no joy.
Priest breaks Jones's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (6) vs (25) Jones
Priest won't allow Jones to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Priest sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Jones doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Priest paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Jones - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jamaica Jones!
Jamaica Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - New York
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 11 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Priest gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Priest changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Priest doesn't manage to clinch there - Ty circles away.
#CL2#
Priest closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Priest changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Priest tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Priest sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Priest shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ty manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (0) vs (2) Priest
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Ty is retaining full guard.
Priest is fighting to break Ty's control of his arms but Ty is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ty keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully. #T1#
Ty keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Priest wants to control from the top but Ty keeps moving.
Priest preventing the sweep.
Priest trying to control but Ty is working from the bottom.
Ty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Priest drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ty dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (2) Priest#T2#
Ty won't allow Priest to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Priest has his foot on Ty's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ty works his way back into a safe position though.
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ty being controlled here momentarily.
Priest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Priest looking for a sweep. Not yet Priest, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ty is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Priest is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ty defends well.
Priest wants to control the position but Ty says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ty works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (5) vs (2) Priest#T4#
Priest gets back to half guard.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Ty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest is still trying to improve position.
Priest won't allow Ty to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ty pulls his head out easily.
Ty slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Priest trying to control from the bottom.
Ty trying to pass the guard but Priest defending well.
Priest wants to improve his position but Ty is controlling well.
Ty slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Ty is pressing down on Priest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Priest is holding on for now.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Priest is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Priest has his hands clasped together around Ty's back. He's all about the action.
Ty prevents Priest from improving his position.
Priest is trying to maintain the position but Ty is very close to passing his half guard.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Priest is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ty's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ty's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ty (5) vs (6) Priest
Ty rolls, trying to escape but Priest keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
Priest really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ty.#SUB2#
Priest has his arm under Ty's chin here. Game over son! Priest squeezes tightly and Ty is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Judas Priest!
A relieved looking Judas Priest thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 291
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 10 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
MacGowan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Priest's waist but Priest gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacGowan off to one side.
Priest stuffs the takedown attempt from MacGowan. MacGowan gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Priest closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Priest gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, MacGowan regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (0) vs (2) Priest
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
Priest passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (0) vs (5) Priest
You can see the frustration on MacGowan's face as Priest controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working. #SUB2#
Priest goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, MacGowan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Priest but great work by MacGowan. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (5) Priest
Priest trying to remain calm as MacGowan controls from the top position.#T1#
Priest is trying to improve his position.
Priest is still trying to improve position.
Priest manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (4) vs (7) Priest#SUB2#
Priest is working for a kimura but MacGowan is defending it quite comfortably.
MacGowan wants to get back to full guard but Priest has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (4) vs (10) Priest
Priest tries to control but MacGowan wriggling away. #T2#
Priest controlling from the full mount.
MacGowan is working to get back to half guard.
Priest controlling his opponent.
MacGowan looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
MacGowan is looking to improve his position but Priest isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Priest goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now MacGowan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (6) vs (10) Priest#T3#
MacGowan preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacGowan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Priest 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.#T4#
MacGowan trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from MacGowan'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.
Priest trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Priest isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. MacGowan stacks Priest on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (9) vs (10) Priest#T5#
Priest is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan working away.
Priest prevents MacGowan from improving position.
Priest struggling a bit here.
Priest tries to buck MacGowan off but MacGowan is having none of it.#T6#
Priest being controlled for a moment.
Priest manages to work his way to half guard, despite MacGowan's best efforts.
Priest controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Priest is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan prevents Priest from improving his position.#T7#
MacGowan is taking a breather. Priest 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.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacGowan pulls his head out easily.
MacGowan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest trying to control here.
#T8#
Priest tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
Priest tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.#T9#
Well, if MacGowan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Priest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Priest.#SUB2#
Priest had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. MacGowan defends it easily.
Priest working a defensive guard here.
MacGowan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10##SUB2#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Priest is trying to control the position but MacGowan postures up.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Priest has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
MacGowan preventing the sweep.
MacGowan pushes down on Priest's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Priest keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Priest is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Priest trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Priest is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Priest! Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (12) vs (10) Priest
Priest tries to lock up and control but MacGowan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
MacGowan controlling his opponent.
Priest tries to reverse the position but MacGowan maintains control.
MacGowan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Priest tries to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
Priest is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Priest slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
MacGowan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacGowan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (15) vs (10) Priest
MacGowan controlling the position easily from mount.
Priest wants to control but MacGowan is having none of it.#T14#
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest wants to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
Priest working to try and regain half guard.
MacGowan tries to control but Priest wriggling away.
Priest tries to reverse the position but MacGowan maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Priest is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 15 to 10.
Shane MacGowan retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 290
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Eduardo Vieira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Vieira shoots for a double leg takedown but Priest sprawls well. He's pushed Vieira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vieira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Priest tries to avoid it but Vieira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Priest to the ground. Priest escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Vieira scores with a takedown into Priest's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vieira (2) vs (0) Priest
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Vieira is posturing up here but Priest has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Vieira tries to roll out but it's too tight and Vieira has to tap! Slick submission there by Priest!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 289
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 10 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Taro Takaoka and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan goes for a double leg but Priest avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Priest continues to drive forward.#CL#
Priest moves into the clinch successfully.
Priest goes for a takedown attempt but MacGowan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Priest as he jumps to the side.
Priest shoots for a double leg takedown but MacGowan sprawls well. He's pushed Priest's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
MacGowan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (0) vs (2) MacGowan
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
MacGowan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Priest's thigh. Priest counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1##SUB#
MacGowan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Priest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGowan has managed to get both his arms back between Priest's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. MacGowan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Priest is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
MacGowan is stalling in the full guard.
Priest pulls MacGowan in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB#
Priest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacGowan is aware though and is defending well.
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
MacGowan preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Priest is looking for a triangle but MacGowan pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Priest throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! MacGowan escapes and throws Priest's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (5) MacGowan
Priest tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Priest is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but MacGowan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (0) vs (7) MacGowan
MacGowan prevents Priest from getting the reversal.
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Priest to control.
Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Priest manages to regain half guard. Good work.
My spies in Fenrir MMA inform me that MacGowan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
MacGowan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Priest trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (10) MacGowan
Priest regains half guard.
Priest gets back to full guard.
#T5#
MacGowan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
MacGowan preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Priest isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. MacGowan stacks Priest on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by MacGowan! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (13) MacGowan
Priest is trying to improve his position.#T6#
MacGowan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Priest's shoulder. That is not cool.
Priest tries to improve position but can't.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest is trying to improve his position.
MacGowan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Priest! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (0) vs (15) MacGowan
MacGowan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Priest sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T7#
MacGowan stalling.
Priest keeping hold of MacGowan's head, controlling as best he can.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest keeping control of the position.
Priest is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute MacGowan jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (18) MacGowan#T8#
Priest is looking to reverse the position.
Priest gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Priest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Priest is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan trying to mount his opponent but Priest defends it. #T9#
Priest wants to sweep but MacGowan has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (21) MacGowan
Priest tries to buck MacGowan off but MacGowan is having none of it.
MacGowan trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest is trying to control MacGowan's posture but MacGowan avoids it.
MacGowan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T10#
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacGowan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacGowan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacGowan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacGowan has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (0) vs (23) MacGowan
Priest tries to reverse the position but MacGowan maintains control.
Priest wants to control but MacGowan is having none of it.#T11#
Priest is wriggling around trying to escape.
MacGowan avoids the attempt from Priest to control.
Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Priest to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Priest (0) vs (26) MacGowan
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T12#
Priest is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Priest looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Good control from MacGowan.
MacGowan trying to control momentarily.
MacGowan has good solid back control here. #T13#
MacGowan has the hooks in. Priest is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
MacGowan looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Priest taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane MacGowan!
Shane MacGowan is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Shane MacGowan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC - Christmas Carnage
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 28 losses; Mike Schultz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schultz shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Priest has Schultz up against the ropes in a clinch.
Priest is pressed up against the ropes. Schultz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Priest down to the mat. Priest avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Priest. No joy for Schultz on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Priest has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Priest has hold of one of Schultz's legs. Schultz is fighting the takedown attempt but Priest gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Schultz (0) vs (2) Priest
Schultz working a defensive guard but Priest passes into half guard.
Schultz is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Schultz defends it.
Priest is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest is keen to just control but Schultz is a slippery customer.#T1#
Schultz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Priest wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Schultz pulls Priest in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Priest wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
Priest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schultz managing to control the position.
Priest slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Schultz pulls Priest in to control the position.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Schultz is pulling down on Priest's head. It's preventing any offense from Priest, at least for the moment.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.#T4#
Schultz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schultz working a defensive guard here.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
Schultz trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Schultz controlling Priest's posture.
Priest engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schultz pulls Priest in close to prevent any damage.
Schultz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Schultz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Priest trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.#T7#
Priest wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Schultz.
Schultz controlling Priest's posture.
Priest trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Schultz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (2) Priest#T8##SUB2#
Priest throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schultz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Priest working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Priest has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Schultz preventing the sweep.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now.
Priest trying to control the position.
Priest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schultz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schultz (2) vs (4) Priest#T9#
Priest wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schultz is trying to control the position but Priest postures up.
Schultz trying to control the position here.
Priest trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Priest looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Priest being controlled here momentarily.
Priest slips nicely into half guard.
Priest stalling. #T11#
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schultz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schultz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Priest controlling the pace.
Schultz works his way to full guard. Good work.#T12#
Schultz controlling the position.
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Schultz is trying to control the position but Priest postures up.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Schultz is keeping the position.#T13#
Priest trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Priest passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Schultz (2) vs (7) Priest
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
Schultz is trying to get back to half guard.
Priest wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy. #T14#
Priest working away.
Schultz prevents Priest from moving into mount.
Priest in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Schultz is trying to control Priest's posture but Priest avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz is not content to let Priest control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 7 to 2.
Judas Priest is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Judas Priest 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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Event:
CWC 286
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 14 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest slaps away a takedown attempt from Declan, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Priest clinches up against the cage.
Declan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Priest is defending well.
Priest is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Declan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Priest changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Declan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Priest has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Judas Priest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Priest.
Aedan Declan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Priest.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Declan is defended easily by Priest.
Declan shoots in for a takedown but Priest shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Priest gets a clinch. #TD2#
Priest lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Priest
Priest is thwarting Declan's attempts to control the position.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Priest not doing much here.
Priest passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Declan! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (0) vs (5) Priest
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Declan is looking to get to half guard.
Declan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Priest moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Declan (0) vs (8) Priest
Priest tries to keep control of the position but Declan is staying busy.#SUB2#
Declan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Declan wants to escape the position.
#T2#
Declan just trying to survive but Priest is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Priest has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Declan is in real trouble here. Priest gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Declan is tapping out! Priest wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Judas Priest!
An out of breath Judas Priest thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 284
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gracie defends well and Priest ends up having to push Gracie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Priest has Gracie pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Priest pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gracie tumbling to the mat - Priest dives into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Gracie
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Priest trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Priest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment.
Gracie 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: Priest (2) vs (2) Gracie
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.
Priest slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Priest wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Priest is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Priest looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Priest looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Priest! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (6) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Priest is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Priest's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest not doing much here.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Priest sits in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Priest wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
Gracie trying to control here.
Priest controlling the pace. #T5#
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Priest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie has his foot on Priest's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Priest works his way back into a safe position though.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Priest has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T6#
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Priest passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (9) vs (2) Gracie
Priest controlling the position easily from mount. #T8##SUB#
Priest swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Priest's guard. A big mistake from Priest there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (9) vs (4) Gracie
Priest keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Priest managing to control the position.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Priest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Priest seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Priest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Priest looking to control but Gracie passes into half guard.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Priest to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T10#
Priest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Priest can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Priest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (11) vs (4) Gracie
Priest passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (14) vs (4) Gracie
Priest trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to control but Priest postures up.#T11#
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Priest is looking for a kimura here.
Priest seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Gracie is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Priest is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Priest is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Gracie wants to control but Priest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Priest content to control rather than advance.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though.
Priest trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Priest showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
Priest stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (17) vs (4) Gracie
Priest controls the position from side control.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
Our winner, Judas Priest, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC - 283
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Nickal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Priest
Priest is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest is trying to control but can't.
Priest preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nickal is thwarting Priest's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is controlling the pace.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Nickal wants to take a breather but Priest is having none of it.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nickal is pressing down on Priest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Priest is holding on for now.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Well, if Nickal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Priest is working away.
Nickal prevents Priest from improving his position.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Priest trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nickal stalling away here and it's allowed Priest to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Priest pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nickal sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Priest is looking for a triangle but Nickal pushes his legs off easily.
Priest is pulling down on Nickal's head to control his posture. #T4##SUB2#
Priest looking for a guillotine here but Nickal defends easily.
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Priest working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nickal has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Priest is working away.
Priest trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Nickal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Priest is trying is best to control the position here.
Nickal prevents Priest from improving his position.
Priest wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priest avoid being mounted?
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Priest is defending well. #T7#
Priest is pressing down on Nickal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Priest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nickal slips nicely into half guard.
Nickal perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8#
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Nickal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Priest! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Priest
Priest slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Priest wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nickal prevents Priest from improving his position.
Priest gets back to full guard.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priest lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (5) vs (2) Priest
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Nickal is trying to keep Priest in close.
Priest engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest passes Nickal's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nickal is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Nickal is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal is working hard here to advance position.
Priest sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Priest seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Priest wants to work for an arm triangle but Nickal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T12#
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Priest is pressing down on Nickal's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nickal is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for a kimura but Nickal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Priest to get the leverage.
Nickal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nickal.
Priest controlling from the top position. #T13#
Nickal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest passes into half guard.
Priest controlling the action here. #T14#
Nickal trying to control but Priest postures up.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest is taking a breather. Nickal 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Bo Nickal thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Priest. #CL2#
Saric tries to keep at a distance but Priest has taken the fight into the clinch.
Priest goes for a takedown attempt but Saric pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Priest gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Priest is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Valentin Saric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Priest.
Priest has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saric avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saric is trying to pull guard but Priest has him pressed against the cage.
Priest can't get the takedown.
Saric is trying to pull guard but Priest has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Saric jumps into guard, dragging Priest to the mat.
Saric looking for a sweep. Not yet Saric, not yet.
Saric definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Priest engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Saric looking for a guillotine here but Priest defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Priest trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Saric throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Saric throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Priest content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Saric controls Priest momentarily but Priest frees himself.
Priest looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Saric is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Priest is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Saric working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Priest looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Priest wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saric bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Priest's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (0) Priest
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Priest is pulling down on Saric's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for a triangle here but Saric uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (5) vs (0) Priest#SUB#
Saric working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Saric looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saric wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5##SUB#
Saric is trying to get an arm triangle but Priest is defending well.
Priest is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saric off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saric (5) vs (4) Priest
Saric tries to roll but Priest sticks to his back.
Saric is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Priest working for the choke.
Priest trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Priest is trying to stick to Saric's back but Saric is turning into Priest. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Priest's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saric. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (7) vs (4) Priest#T6#
Saric slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric pushing down on Priest's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Priest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Priest.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Priest has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Priest keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saric slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Saric controlling the action here.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Saric is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Saric is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Priest sees it coming and defends easily.#T8#
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saric pulls his head out easily.
Priest tries to roll over but Saric keeps him under control.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Saric 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.
Priest moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saric is fighting to break Priest's control of his arms but Priest is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Priest is looking for a triangle but Saric pushes his legs off easily.
Saric controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Saric passes Priest's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Priest is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saric's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saric's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saric (7) vs (8) Priest
You can see the frustration on Saric's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10##SUB2#
Priest is persistently looking for the submission but Saric is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Saric's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Priest is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Priest is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Saric defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Saric looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T11#
Saric is trying to break free.
Saric trying to control the action but Priest just sinks the hooks in.
Priest trying to control.
Saric is in bad spot here.
Saric just trying to survive but Priest is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Saric breaks Priest's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (9) vs (8) Priest
Saric wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Priest is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (9) vs (10) Priest#SUB#
Saric has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Priest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T12##SUB#
Saric is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Saric tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Saric working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Saric looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Priest wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving. #SUB#
Saric working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saric not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Saric has his foot on Priest's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Priest works his way back into a safe position though.
Priest trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Saric throws his legs up looking for a submission but Priest uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (9) vs (13) Priest#T14#
Saric is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Priest seems content to control.#SUB2#
Priest is trying for a kimura here. Saric looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Priest wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 271
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Alexey Andreev!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Priest takes the fight into the clinch.
Priest stops a takedown attempt from Andreev.
Andreev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Priest gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Priest looking for a takedown.
Priest is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Judas Priest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Andreev.
Priest prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Priest turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Priest (4) vs (0) Andreev
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Andreev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Andreev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev is not content to let Priest control the position.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Andreev is defending well. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Priest in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Priest is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andreev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Priest's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Priest's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (4) vs (4) Andreev#SUB2#
Andreev is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Priest knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Priest for a finish.
Priest prevents Andreev from getting a body triangle.
Andreev is not going to allow Priest to sit and survive in this position.
Andreev trying to control momentarily.
#T2#
Priest is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Andreev is persistently looking for the submission but Priest is defending it well.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Priest fending off the submission attempt from Andreev.
Priest is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Priest showing good submission defense here.
Andreev biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T3#
Andreev doesn't have the hooks in and Priest manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (6) vs (4) Andreev
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard.
Priest won't allow Andreev to sweep him here.
Andreev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving. #SUB2#
Andreev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Andreev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Priest gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Priest is stalling in the full guard.
Priest's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Andreev wants to control but Priest passes easily into half guard.
#T5#
Andreev wants to control but Priest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Priest trying to mount his opponent but Andreev defends it. #SUB#
Priest is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Priest 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.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Andreev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Andreev wants to control but Priest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Priest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andreev is trying to control but Priest passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (9) vs (4) Andreev
Andreev struggling a bit here.
Priest wants to control but Andreev is keeping him busy. #T7#
Priest tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee asks Priest politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Priest prefers to stall for the moment though.
Andreev is looking for a sweep.
Andreev can't do much from the bottom here.
Priest works to advance to full mount. Andreev defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (11) vs (4) Andreev
Priest is trying to control here but Andreev has managed to regain half guard.
Priest passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (14) vs (4) Andreev#T8#
Priest moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Priest (17) vs (4) Andreev
Priest keeps control of the position as Andreev tries to break free.
Andreev turns into Priest and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (17) vs (6) Andreev
Andreev passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (17) vs (9) Andreev
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andreev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Andreev tries for a kimura but Priest is defending well. #SUB2#
Andreev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T9#
Priest regains half guard.
Andreev content to control rather than advance.
Priest is pressing down on Andreev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Priest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andreev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (19) vs (9) Andreev
Priest advances to half guard.
Priest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Priest performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Andreev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Priest passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (22) vs (9) Andreev#T11##SUB#
Priest tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Andreev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev is still trying to improve position.
Well, if Priest is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Priest is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Priest is trying to control. Andreev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Andreev trying to control here.
Andreev wants to sweep but Priest has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (25) vs (9) Andreev
The referee asks Priest politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Priest prefers to stall for the moment though.
Priest seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Andreev for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Priest is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Andreev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T13#
Andreev is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Priest off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (25) vs (13) Andreev
Andreev wants to control but Priest is keeping busy.
Priest rolls, trying to escape but Andreev keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Priest is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Andreev has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T14##SUB2#
Andreev working for a choke but Priest reverses nicely into Andreev 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (27) vs (13) Andreev
Priest is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Further stalling from Priest.
Priest sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andreev's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 27 to 13.
Judas Priest seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 265
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hell misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Priest counters with a single leg into guard. Hell didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hell (0) vs (2) Priest
Priest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Hell has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Priest is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hell. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (0) vs (5) Priest
Hell is letting Priest control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hell keeps working.
Hell tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Priest working away.
Priest slows the pace down.
Hell tries to improve position but can't.
Priest tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hell's legs.
Priest controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Hell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hell looks to move to half guard but instead Priest has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hell (0) vs (7) Priest#T2#
Priest controlling from mount.
Hell prevents Priest from taking his back.
Priest takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hell regains half guard.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Hell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Hell is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Priest seems to be looking for submissions.
Hell wants to control but Priest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Hell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Priest has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hell wants to control but Priest is keeping busy.
Priest stalling. #T4#
Hell is looking to improve his position.
Hell gets full guard.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hell is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Priest stacks Hell on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Priest! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (0) vs (10) Priest
Hell is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hell keeps working.
Hell manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if Priest is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hell wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Hell won't allow Priest to pass to mount. #T6#
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Hell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Priest prevents Hell from improving his position.
Hell trying to control from the bottom.
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Hell defends it.
Priest wants to take a breather but Hell is having none of it.
Priest controlling the pace. #T7#
Hell is not content to let Priest control the position.
Hell keeping control of the position.
Priest is pressing down on Hell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hell is holding on for now. #T8#
Hell gets back to full guard.
Priest controlling from the top position.
Priest wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving.
Priest slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Priest looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Priest controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Hell has an active guard here but Priest has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Priest seems content to control.
Hell is not content to let Priest control the position.#SUB#
Hell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Priest sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Priest uses his free foot to push down on Hell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hell. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (0) vs (13) Priest
Priest controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Priest takes Hell's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hell is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Hell (0) vs (16) Priest
Priest trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Priest working for the choke.
Priest trying to control.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Hell's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Priest is trying to stick to Hell's back but Hell is turning into Priest. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Priest's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hell. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (16) Priest
Hell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now.
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest is trying to control the position but Hell postures up.
Hell tries to free his leg and advance position but Priest is retaining full guard.
Hell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully. #T13#
Hell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Priest is trying to keep Hell in close.
Hell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Priest is pulling down on Hell's head. It's preventing any offense from Hell, at least for the moment.
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hell is one step ahead there. #T14#
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Priest working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hell trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 16 to 2.
Our winner, Judas Priest, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 259
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; DJ Augustus ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest shoots in looking for a takedown. Augustus tries to sprawl out of it but Priest keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Augustus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL2#
Priest gets a clinch. #TD#
Augustus turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Augustus manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Augustus (4) vs (0) Priest
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus taking a breather here.
Priest tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
A lull in the action here.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Augustus working away.
Priest is looking to reverse the position.
Augustus taking a breather here. #T2#
Priest is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Priest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Priest is not content to let Augustus control the position.
Priest is looking to reverse the position.
Augustus takes a little break here. Priest wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Augustus controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Augustus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Augustus continues to stall.
Priest is not content to let Augustus control the position. #T5#
Priest tries to buck Augustus off but Augustus is having none of it.
Priest is trying to control Augustus 's posture but Augustus avoids it.
Priest is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Augustus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
Augustus just content to control the position.
Priest is trying to improve his position.
Priest is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Priest keeps trying to improve his position.
Augustus moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T7#
Priest tries to improve position but can't.
Augustus is staying tight to Priest's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Priest is not content to let Augustus control the position.
Priest is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Priest gets back to half guard.
Priest wants to control but Augustus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Augustus has control of the leg.
Priest tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Augustus has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (7) vs (0) Priest
Priest tries to control the position but Augustus now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Augustus (10) vs (0) Priest#T9#
Priest manages to reverse the position and now he's in Augustus 's guard. Nice work there by Priest.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Augustus (10) vs (2) Priest
Augustus wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Augustus wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Augustus 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.
Augustus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.
Augustus wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment.
Priest is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Augustus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T11#
Augustus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Augustus trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
Priest wants to control from the top but Augustus keeps moving.
Augustus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Priest manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Augustus (12) vs (2) Priest
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Priest has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T12#
Priest keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augustus won't allow Priest to sweep him here.
Priest manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Augustus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Augustus (12) vs (4) Priest
Priest trying to control but Augustus is working from the bottom.
Priest looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Priest slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Priest wants to control from the top but Augustus keeps moving.
Priest content to stall in guard here.
Priest's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T14#
Augustus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Augustus 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.
Augustus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Priest 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
A very excited looking DJ Augustus rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CWC 249
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 7 losses; Claudio Ty!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Priest tries to clinch but Ty is having none of it. #CL#
Priest pushes Ty up against the cage in a clinch.
Priest has Ty pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ty manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Ty gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (0) vs (2) Ty
Ty is thwarting Priest's attempts to control the position.
Ty tries to pass to full mount but Priest defends it.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Ty is trying to control. Priest wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Priest'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.
Ty not doing much here.
#T1#
Ty's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ty is thwarting Priest's attempts to control the position.
Ty controlling the pace.
Priest wants to control but Ty is keeping busy.
Ty works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (5) Ty#T2#
Ty controlling his opponent.
Priest tries to hold on but Ty postures up.
Priest is trying to escape the mount.
Ty takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Priest sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Priest trying to control here.
Priest wants to control but Ty passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (8) Ty
Ty wants to take a breather but Priest manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ty.
Priest keeping full guard, as Ty tries to pass. #T4#
Priest lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (8) Ty
Priest content to stall in guard here.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ty working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Ty.
Priest controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ty looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ty tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Priest being controlled here momentarily.
Priest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (8) Ty#T6#
Priest controls the position.
Ty stops Priest from passing to mount.
Ty is trying to control Priest's posture but Priest avoids it.
Priest controlling from side mount. #T7#
Ty tries to bench press Priest off him but Priest keeps the position.
Ty manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (5) vs (10) Ty
Ty is pressing down on Priest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Priest is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest is refusing to be controlled, as Ty sits in half guard.
Ty prevents Priest from improving his position.
Priest regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Ty trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest looking for a sweep. Not yet Priest, not yet.
Priest is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Ty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Priest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ty has managed to get both his arms back between Priest's legs - danger averted.
Ty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Ty from controlling successfully.
Priest working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Priest controlling Ty's posture.
Priest can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ty controls the pace.
Priest looking for a sweep. Not yet Priest, not yet.
Ty forces his way into half guard.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Ty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Priest moves into full guard.
Ty being controlled here momentarily.
Ty stays in close to Priest's body and controls the position.
Priest tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Ty looking to pass the guard.
Priest wants to control but Ty passes easily into half guard.
Ty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Priest is refusing to be controlled, as Ty sits in half guard.
Priest trying to get back to full guard but Ty takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (13) Ty
Priest is squirming around, avoiding Ty's attempts to control the action.
Priest wants to hold on but Ty pushes him away.
Priest is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ty is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ty controlling his opponent. #T13#
Priest is looking to improve his position but Ty isn't that keen on the idea.
Priest wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Priest (5) vs (16) Ty
Priest is really stuck here.
Ty has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Priest's body.
Priest looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ty.
#T14#
Priest tries to escape but Ty has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Priest trying to control but not successfully.
A lull in the action here.
Ty has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Priest's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty wins on points by 16 to 5.
Claudio Ty is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Claudio Ty, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 245
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 6 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
MacGowan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacGowan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Priest is fending him off so far but MacGowan persists. Nope, Priest circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Priest gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacGowan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Priest is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane MacGowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
MacGowan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Priest regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: MacGowan (2) vs (0) Priest
MacGowan won't allow Priest to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Priest working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Priest has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but MacGowan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest trying to control the position.
#T1#
Priest keeping moving, preventing MacGowan from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Priest holds on and takes a little breather.
MacGowan trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
MacGowan is stalling in the full guard.
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2##SUB2#
Priest working for a triangle but MacGowan defends it easily.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
MacGowan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Priest wants to sweep here but MacGowan controlling him for the moment.
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.#T3#
Priest tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions from the bottom but instead MacGowan passes into half guard.
Priest tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.
Priest keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Priest is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.
MacGowan controlling the pace.
Priest is trying to control but can't.
Priest tries to roll over but MacGowan keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Priest gets back to full guard.
MacGowan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Priest has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. MacGowan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (5) vs (0) Priest
MacGowan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T6#
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
MacGowan wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Priest is trying to escape the position but MacGowan is controlling the position.
Priest sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.
MacGowan prevents Priest from improving his position.#T7#
MacGowan is taking a breather. Priest 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.
Priest is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan passes into side control, despite Priest's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: MacGowan (8) vs (0) Priest
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest is not content to let MacGowan control the position.
Priest trying to remain calm as MacGowan controls from the top position.
MacGowan working away.#T8#
Priest is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Priest is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked MacGowan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: MacGowan (8) vs (4) Priest#SUB2#
Priest tightening his grip on MacGowan, looking for the choke.
MacGowan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Priest is persistently looking for the submission but MacGowan is defending it well.
MacGowan prevents Priest from getting a body triangle.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Priest has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
MacGowan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
MacGowan is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
MacGowan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Priest.
Priest has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Priest working for the choke.
MacGowan tries to escape the position.
Priest has good solid back control here. #T11#
Priest is hanging on to MacGowan's back as he tries to escape.
Priest slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Let's hope that Priest 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're seeing a lot of stalling here from Priest.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Priest's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T12#
MacGowan is trying to break free.
MacGowan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for a choke. MacGowan gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. MacGowan manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: MacGowan (10) vs (4) Priest#SUB2#
MacGowan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Priest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, MacGowan has managed to get both his arms back between Priest's legs - danger averted.
Priest keeping full guard, as MacGowan tries to pass. #T13##SUB2#
Priest is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! MacGowan has his hands clasped together but Priest extends and breaks MacGowan's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Priest.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Judas Priest 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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Event:
CWC 235
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Hirohito Nitta.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Priest gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Priest wants the takedown. Tetsuo is fighting it off but Priest persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tetsuo's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tetsuo (0) vs (2) Priest
Priest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tetsuo (0) vs (5) Priest
Priest controls the position from side control.
Tetsuo is not content to let Priest control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Priest moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Tetsuo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Tetsuo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Tetsuo being controlled for a moment.
Priest wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping him busy.
Tetsuo is trying to work for a sweep but Priest has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tetsuo (0) vs (7) Priest
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Priest has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tetsuo tries to reverse the position but Priest maintains control.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tetsuo is looking to escape. #T3#
Priest controlling from the full mount.
Tetsuo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Priest controlling his opponent.
Priest avoids the attempt from Tetsuo to control.
Tetsuo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tetsuo keeps working.
Priest is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Priest is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Priest is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T5#
Priest is looking to advance position but Tetsuo won't allow it.
Priest trying to control the pace.
Tetsuo is trying is best to control the position here. #T6#
Tetsuo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tetsuo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Priest looking to sit in guard and control but Tetsuo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tetsuo (2) vs (7) Priest
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Priest holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Tetsuo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Priest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tetsuo has managed to get both his arms back between Priest's legs - danger averted.
Tetsuo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T7#
Priest has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tetsuo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tetsuo (5) vs (7) Priest
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Priest manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tetsuo (5) vs (9) Priest
Priest controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Priest is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Priest is trying to control. Tetsuo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Priest content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Tetsuo is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tetsuo avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Priest is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Priest is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tetsuo won't allow Priest to pass to mount. #T9#
Tetsuo wants to get back to full guard.
Priest wants to pass to mount but Tetsuo is defending the position.
Tetsuo is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tetsuo won't allow Priest to pass to mount.
Tetsuo wants to control but Priest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tetsuo tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tetsuo keeps working. #T10#
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Tetsuo defends it. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for a kimura here.
Priest is taking a breather. Tetsuo 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.
Tetsuo trying to control from the bottom.
#T11#
Tetsuo is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tetsuo is not content to let Priest control the position.
Priest is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tetsuo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Priest not doing much here.
#T12#
It looks like Priest 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.
Priest is looking to advance position but Tetsuo won't allow it.
Priest seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Tetsuo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest controlling the action here.
Tetsuo desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T14#
Priest stalling.
Tetsuo wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Priest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Tetsuo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 9 to 5.
An out of breath Judas Priest thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jurgen Tetsuo spoke after the fight, saying 'I Want a Rematch As soon as tomorrow'. |
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Event:
CWC 228
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Priest instigates a clinch.
Hell gets underhooks to prevent Priest's takedown attempt.
Hell wants a takedown.
Priest is looking to take this one to the mat.
Priest is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ryan Hell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Priest.
Hell wants a takedown.
#TD#
Hell pulls guard effortlessly.
Hell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Priest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell pulls Priest in close to his closed guard and prevents Priest from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Hell is trying to keep Priest in close.
Priest stays in close to Hell's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Hell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hell being controlled here, momentarily.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
Hell has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Priest is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hell. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (0) vs (3) Priest
Priest tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Priest staying calm.
Hell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Hell trying to control here.
Hell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Priest is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Priest works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (0) vs (6) Priest
Priest wants to take Hell's back here but Hell is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T4#
Priest content just to control the position here.
Hell is desperately trying to improve his position but Priest has a good base and remains in mount.
Priest avoids the attempt from Hell to control.
Hell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Priest takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hell is looking to escape. #T5#
Hell is trying to escape the mount but Priest keeps good control and instead manages to take Hell's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hell (0) vs (9) Priest
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hell can't escape the position.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Priest has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T6#
Priest trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hell rolls, trying to escape but Priest keeps control of the position.
Priest trying to control momentarily.
Priest controls the position.
Hell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7#
Hell wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Well, if Priest is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T8#
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hell is trying to control but Priest passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (0) vs (12) Priest#T9#
Priest is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hell's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Priest goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Priest but great work by Hell. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hell (4) vs (12) Priest
Hell working away.
Hell staying calm.
Hell trying to control the position but Priest is working away. #SUB#
Hell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Hell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T10#
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Priest sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Hell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Priest defends it well. #SUB#
Hell 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.
Priest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Priest.#T11#
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest is controlling Hell's posture.
Hell trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Hell pushes down on Priest's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Hell is looking for a kimura but Priest is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hell to get the leverage.
Hell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Priest gets back to full guard.
#T12#
Hell wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Priest has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hell is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (7) vs (12) Priest#SUB#
Hell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Priest is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hell is trying to get an arm triangle but Priest is defending well. #SUB#
Hell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Priest, who protects the arm well. #T13#
Hell wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Hell working away.
Hell trying to control the position but Priest is working away.
You can see the frustration on Priest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Priest is not content to let Hell control the position.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Priest is not content to let Hell control the position. #T14#
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hell trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Priest has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hell but great work by Priest. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hell (7) vs (16) Priest
Priest takes a little break here. Hell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 16 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Judas Priest thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 220
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 20 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest shoots in but Mazzini avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Priest closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Priest prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mazzini gets underhooks to prevent Priest's takedown attempt.
Priest has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mazzini after a bit of a struggle.
Vito Mazzini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Priest.
Mazzini goes for a takedown in the clinch but Priest prevents it.
Mazzini has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Priest avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mazzini stops a takedown attempt from Priest.
Priest tries to score a body lock takedown but Mazzini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Priest has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Mazzini clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mazzini (0) vs (4) Priest
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest controls the position.
It looks like Priest 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.#T1#
Mazzini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Priest tries to keep control of the position but Mazzini is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest controlling well, preventing Mazzini from escaping the position.
Mazzini manages to reverse the position and now he's in Priest's guard. Nice work there by Mazzini.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (4) Priest
Priest working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mazzini wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving. #T2#
Priest can't keep his opponent in guard - Mazzini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Priest tries to roll over but Mazzini keeps him under control.
Mazzini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Priest trying to control but Mazzini postures up.
Mazzini working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Priest's thigh. Priest counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Priest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mazzini tries to free his leg and advance position but Priest is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Mazzini is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Priest is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Priest has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (6) Priest
Mazzini wants to hit a sweep here but Priest passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mazzini there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (2) vs (9) Priest#T4#
Priest tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mazzini wants to control but Priest is having none of it.
Mazzini is looking to improve his position but Priest isn't that keen on the idea.
Priest tries to control but Mazzini wriggling away.
Mazzini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Priest controlling the position easily from mount.
Mazzini is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action.
Mazzini is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Priest sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Priest wants to take Mazzini's back here but Mazzini is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Mazzini is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action.
Mazzini is desperately trying to improve his position but Priest has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Mazzini manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Priest is taking a breather. Mazzini 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.
Priest prevents Mazzini from improving his position.
Well, if Priest is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T8#
Priest is thwarting Mazzini's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Priest is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Priest stalling away here and it's allowed Mazzini to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mazzini controls Priest momentarily but Priest frees himself. #SUB#
Mazzini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T9#
Mazzini wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment.
Priest sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mazzini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Priest's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (4) vs (9) Priest
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzini passes Priest's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Mazzini trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
Mazzini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Priest is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mazzini tries to pass to full mount but Priest defends it.
Mazzini is keen to just control but Priest is a slippery customer.
Mazzini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Priest knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mazzini prevents Priest from improving his position.
Priest moves into full guard.
#T11#
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest pulls Mazzini in to control the position.
Mazzini wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
Priest is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (4) vs (11) Priest
Mazzini is pressing down on Priest's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T12##SUB#
Mazzini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Priest is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Mazzini is keeping the position.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Priest has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Priest slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mazzini 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.#T13#
Mazzini is working hard here to advance position.
Priest is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Priest preventing the sweep. #T14#
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mazzini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mazzini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mazzini looking for a sweep. Not yet Mazzini, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest pushes down on Mazzini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Priest controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 11 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Judas Priest thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 213
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Gabriel Arones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Priest closes the distance and clinches.
Arones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Priest is defending well.#TD#
Arones has Priest pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Arones pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Priest tumbling to the mat - Arones dives into Priest's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arones (2) vs (0) Priest
Arones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Priest keeping full guard, as Arones tries to pass.
Priest seems keen to control Arones's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Priest isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Arones stacks Priest on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Arones! Score +3 for passing guard: Arones (5) vs (0) Priest
Priest is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Arones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Priest is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arones happy to just control the position for now.
Priest sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arones is thwarting Priest's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Arones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Arones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Priest manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Arones stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.
Arones trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest trying to control the position here. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Priest is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arones (5) vs (2) Priest
Arones is trying to control the position but Priest postures up.
Arones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Arones has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Priest has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arones (5) vs (5) Priest
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Arones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arones trying to remain calm as Priest controls from the top position.
Arones is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Arones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Arones tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Arones! Score +3 for passing guard: Arones (5) vs (8) Priest
Priest controlling from mount.
Priest trying to control but Arones is having none of it.
Arones is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Arones tries to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arones is looking to escape.
Priest controlling from the full mount.
Arones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Priest trying to mount his opponent but Arones defends it.
Arones works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Priest is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Priest being controlled here momentarily.
Priest trying to control but Arones is working from the bottom.
Priest showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Arones keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest pushes down on Arones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Priest is pressing down on Arones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arones is holding on for now. #T7#
Priest prevents Arones from improving his position.#SUB2#
Priest wants to work for an arm triangle but Arones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Arones works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priest is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Priest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Priest is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Priest trying to control but Arones is working from the bottom.
Arones wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment.
Arones being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Priest 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.
Arones tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Arones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.
Arones wants to improve his position but instead Priest has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Priest is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Arones is just riding it out for now. Priest eventually gives up the hold.
Arones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Priest's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Priest's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arones (9) vs (8) Priest#SUB#
Arones is persistently looking for the submission but Priest is defending it well.
Priest is trying to break free.
#T10#
A lull in the action here.
Priest wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Arones is persistently looking for the submission but Priest is defending it well.
#SUB#
Priest defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Priest wants to escape the position.
#T11#
Arones is trying to stick to Priest's back but Priest is turning into Arones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Arones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Priest. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arones (9) vs (10) Priest
Priest trying to control but Arones is working from the bottom.
Priest seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arones 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: Arones (11) vs (10) Priest
Arones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arones slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Arones wants to free his trapped foot but Priest is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Arones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Priest is just riding it out for now. Arones eventually gives up the hold.
Priest wants to control but Arones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arones is trying to control. Priest wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Priest works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Priest has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Arones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arones trying to move into half guard but instead Priest has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arones (11) vs (12) Priest
Priest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arones (13) vs (12) Priest
Arones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14##SUB2#
Priest working for submissions but it's allowed Arones to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
Arones trying to mount his opponent but Priest defends it.
Priest moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arones wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arones takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gabriel Arones waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Priest lands the left hand.
One lands a nice leg kick that just misses Priest's sensitive parts. #TD#
Priest shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. One manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Priest passes into half guard. #SUB2#
One actively working from the bottom here.
Priest thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed One's head.
Priest trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Priest.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Priest is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Priest throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
One keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Priest throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Priest performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Priest seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down One for as long as he can get away with.
Priest has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Priest has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
One blocking the ground and pound attempt from Priest. #SUB2#
One actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Priest seems to be looking for submissions.
Priest content to control rather than advance.
Priest is nestled in close to One, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
One looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
One wants to control but Priest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
One tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.#T3#
Priest thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed One's head.
Priest looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks One with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Priest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Priest is trying for a kimura here. One looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Priest wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 198: Mondragon vs Sanchez
Date: May 16, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Timmermans has Priest up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Timmermans jumps into guard, dragging Priest to the mat.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Timmermans is retaining full guard.
Timmermans looking for a sweep. Not yet Timmermans, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Priest'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.
Priest postures up.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timmermans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Timmermans 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: Priest (0) vs (2) Timmermans
Timmermans is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Priest! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (5) Timmermans
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest is in all sorts of trouble here.
Timmermans content just to control the position here.
Timmermans's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Priest wants to control but Timmermans is having none of it.
Priest is controlling an arm, preventing Timmermans from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Timmermans looking to take Priest's back but Priest rolls and after a scramble, Priest ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Priest to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (5) Timmermans
Timmermans looking for a sweep. Not yet Timmermans, not yet.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Priest trying to control but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
Timmermans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Timmermans is keeping the position.
Timmermans looking to control.
#T3#
Priest trying to control but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
Timmermans is trying to keep Priest in close.
Timmermans keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Timmermans is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (7) Timmermans
Priest keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Priest controls Timmermans momentarily but Timmermans frees himself. #T4#
Timmermans is stalling in the full guard.
Priest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Timmermans advances to half guard.
Timmermans looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Timmermans with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Priest wants to control but Timmermans is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Timmermans is pressing down on Priest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Priest is holding on for now. #T5#
Priest regains full guard. Nicely done.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully.
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Priest is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Timmermans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Timmermans trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Timmermans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Timmermans stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.
Timmermans looking to sit in guard and control but Priest gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (4) vs (7) Timmermans#T6#
Timmermans working a defensive guard here.
Timmermans bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Priest's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (4) vs (9) Timmermans
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
Timmermans preventing the sweep.
Timmermans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Timmermans is proving a slippery customer.
Timmermans trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timmermans stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.#T7##SUB#
Priest looking for a guillotine here but Timmermans defends easily.
Timmermans trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Priest had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Timmermans defends it easily.
Timmermans trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom. #T8#
Timmermans controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Timmermans tries to free his leg and advance position but Priest is retaining full guard.
Timmermans trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest is trying to control the position but Timmermans postures up. #SUB#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Timmermans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Timmermans trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9##SUB#
Priest looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Priest had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Timmermans defends it easily.
Priest controls Timmermans momentarily but Timmermans frees himself.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Timmermans from controlling successfully. #T10#
Timmermans preventing the sweep.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
Priest is trying to keep Timmermans in close.
#SUB#
Priest isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Timmermans stacks Priest on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Timmermans! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (4) vs (12) Timmermans
Priest is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Timmermans trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Priest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Priest trying to remain calm as Timmermans controls from the top position.#T12#
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Timmermans goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Priest rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Timmermans's guard! Nice work there by Priest! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (6) vs (12) Timmermans
Timmermans wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment.
Priest wants to control from the top but Timmermans keeps moving.
Timmermans pulls Priest in close to his closed guard and prevents Priest from doing any damage or advancing position.
Priest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
Priest postures up.
#SUB2#
Timmermans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Priest trying to control but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
Timmermans trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
Timmermans is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14#
Priest wants to pass the guard but Timmermans is keeping the position.
Timmermans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Priest trying to control but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Timmermans.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Timmermans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Timmermans is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timmermans wins on points by 12 to 6.
After the big win, Casper Timmermans made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Orion misses with a wild combination.
Priest uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orion.#TD#
Priest is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Orion's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orion flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Orion punching from the bottom.
Priest lands with a punch from half guard.
Priest throwing shots but Orion is blocking nicely.
Orion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Priest. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Orion taking some punishment here, with Priest in his half guard.
Orion tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Priest not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Priest has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Priest controlling the pace.
Priest missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Priest sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orion defending well though.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Priest looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Orion is working away.
Orion flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Priest is keen to just control but Orion is a slippery customer.
Orion is looking to improve his position.
Orion punching from the bottom.
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Orion flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Priest 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.
Orion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Orion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Priest stays in close to Orion's body and controls the position.
Orion throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Priest scoring with some ground and pound.
Priest postures up in Orion's guard and throws a big left but Orion blocks it.
Orion trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Priest pushing down on Orion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Priest sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Orion defending well though.
Priest blocks the strikes from Orion.
#SUB#
Priest is looking for a kimura here.
Priest scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Orion throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've been hearing good reports from Priest'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.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Priest is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Orion missing with punches from the bottom.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Orion tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Orion misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Priest frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Priest is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Priest lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Orion hang on?
Orion is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#SUB#
Priest wants to finish this one by submission but Orion is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Priest.
Orion is desperately trying to improve his position but Priest has a good base and remains in mount.
Priest controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Priest has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Priest working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Orion looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Priest! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 181:Brown v Morrison Jr 2
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; John Rydeland!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Priest closes the distance and clinches.
Priest is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Priest has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rydeland regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Rydeland
Priest wants to control from the top but Rydeland keeps moving.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Rydeland is retaining full guard.
Priest trying to control but Rydeland is working from the bottom.
Priest looking to sit in guard and control but Rydeland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (2) Rydeland
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (4) vs (2) Rydeland
Priest uses his free foot to push down on Rydeland's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rydeland. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (7) vs (2) Rydeland#T1#
Priest pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Priest wants to control the pace but Rydeland is squirming around nicely.
Priest controlling from mount. #SUB#
Priest goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rydeland turns into him and now he's in Priest's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (7) vs (4) Rydeland#SUB#
Priest has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rydeland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Rydeland sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Priest's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Priest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rydeland is working away from the top position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Priest'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.
Rydeland prevents Priest from improving his position.
Rydeland wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy. #T3#
Priest trying to hold on to Rydeland's head to control him but Rydeland postures up.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Rydeland has control of the leg.
Priest is trying to control but can't.
Rydeland wants to take a breather but Priest is having none of it.
Priest trying to hold on to Rydeland's head to control him but Rydeland postures up.
Rydeland passes into side control, despite Priest's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (7) vs (7) Rydeland
Priest gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
Priest works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rydeland preventing the sweep.
Rydeland trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rydeland looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Priest isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rydeland stacks Priest on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rydeland! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (7) vs (10) Rydeland
Priest tries to buck Rydeland off but Rydeland is having none of it.
Rydeland in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T5#
Priest tries to bench press Rydeland off him but Rydeland keeps the position.
Priest is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rydeland off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (11) vs (10) Rydeland#T6##SUB#
Priest is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Priest working for the choke. #SUB#
Priest tightening his grip on Rydeland, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Priest tightening his grip on Rydeland, looking for the choke.
Will Priest go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rydeland is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Priest off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T7#
Priest keeps control of the position as Rydeland tries to break free.
Priest is looking to control Rydeland but Rydeland is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Priest is looking for a rear naked choke here but Rydeland reverses the position brilliantly into Priest's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (11) vs (12) Rydeland
Rydeland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Priest throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T8##SUB#
Priest is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Priest throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Priest wants to sweep here but Rydeland controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Priest has an active guard here but Rydeland has managed to pass into half guard.
#T9#
Priest works his way to full guard. Good work.
Priest working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Priest working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rydeland has passed into half guard!
Priest is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Rydeland is looking to advance position but Priest won't allow it.
Priest is trying to control but can't.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Rydeland has control of the leg.
Rydeland trying to control from half guard but Priest is working away.
Priest wants to sweep but Rydeland has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (11) vs (15) Rydeland
You can see the frustration on Priest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Priest is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
Rydeland is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Priest is trying to control Rydeland's posture but Rydeland avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Priest is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Priest manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
Priest trying to hold on to Rydeland's head to control him but Rydeland postures up.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Priest is working hard here to advance position.
Rydeland 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.
Priest gets full guard.#T13#
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rydeland passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (11) vs (18) Rydeland
Priest gets back to half guard.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest is holding on to half guard well.
Priest wants to get back to full guard but Rydeland has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (11) vs (21) Rydeland
Priest is looking to regain half guard here but Rydeland keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
Priest is looking to regain half guard here but Rydeland keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest is trying to control Rydeland's posture but Rydeland avoids it.
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rydeland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rydeland wins on points by 21 to 11.
Post fight, an emotional John Rydeland said 'Next and fast, i just want a fight! '. |
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Event:
CACC 172: Ribbler vs Simone
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; DJ Augustus !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Priest gets caught flat footed, as Augustus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (0) vs (2) Augustus
Priest is trying to keep Augustus in close.
Augustus trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (2) Augustus #SUB2#
Augustus working for submissions but it's allowed Priest to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Augustus actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Augustus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Augustus keeps working. #SUB#
Priest is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Augustus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB2#
Augustus actively working from the bottom here.
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Augustus defends it.
Augustus is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest is pressing down on Augustus 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Augustus is holding on for now. #SUB#
Priest in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Augustus tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Priest!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Judas Priest!
Our winner, Judas Priest, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 165: Andersson vs Halo
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Priest drives through with a takedown into Hunt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Hunt
Priest showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Priest trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Priest passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt is trying to control Priest's posture but Priest avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Priest thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hunt gets back to half guard.#T1#
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working. #SUB#
Priest is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Priest.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg. #T2#
Priest trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Hunt is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Priest seems to be working for a kimura but Hunt defends the submission attempt.
Hunt is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Priest trying to control the action but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Priest not doing much here.
Priest passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (8) vs (0) Hunt
Priest fails to move to back control.
Hunt is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Hunt working to try and regain half guard.
Priest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hunt tries to hold on but Priest postures up.#T5#
Priest fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Priest goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hunt is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (8) vs (2) Hunt
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
Hunt trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Priest looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hunt is defending well. Priest quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hunt has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Priest celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 158: Hozdic vs Morgan
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 4 losses; Claudio Ty!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ty manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Priest on his heels. He'll look to pass Priest's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (0) vs (2) Ty
Ty looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Ty 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.
Priest has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ty wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.#SUB#
Priest has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ty is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Priest. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (5) Ty
Priest tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ty presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (0) vs (7) Ty#T1#
Priest wants to control but Ty is having none of it.
Priest reaches up to try and control the position but Ty seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Priest rolls and tries to escape and now Ty has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Priest (0) vs (10) Ty#SUB2#
Ty looking to break Priest's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Priest remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ty will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Priest's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ty controls the action.
Ty controlling well, preventing Priest from escaping the position.
Priest prevents Ty from getting a body triangle.
Priest just trying to survive but Ty is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
Priest tries to escape the position.
Priest prevents Ty from getting a body triangle.
Priest can't escape the position.
Ty gets his hands free as Priest looks to control.
Ty has the hooks in. Priest is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ty gets his hands free as Priest looks to control.
Ty tries to keep control of the position but Priest is staying busy.
Priest tries to break free.
#T3#
Ty doesn't have the hooks in and Priest manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (10) Ty
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Ty is retaining full guard.
Priest stands and throws Ty's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (10) Ty
Ty regains half guard there - taking advantage of Priest's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Priest is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ty doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Priest.
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4##SUB#
Priest wants to work for an arm triangle but Ty is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Priest is trying to control. Ty wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ty is pressing down on Priest's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Ty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest looking to sit in guard and control but Ty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (5) vs (12) Ty
Ty wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.#T5##SUB#
Priest throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ty trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Ty is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ty passes Priest's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ty is looking to advance position but Priest won't allow it. #T6#
Priest trying to control from the bottom.
Priest trying to get back to full guard but Ty takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (15) Ty
Priest is working to get back to half guard.
Priest sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ty sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Priest is working hard here to advance position.
Priest is in trouble now - Ty has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (18) Ty
Priest working to try and regain half guard.
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Priest keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Priest is squirming around, avoiding Ty's attempts to control the action.
Priest regains half guard.
Priest tries to roll over but Ty keeps him under control.
Ty is controlling the pace.
Ty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Priest wants to control but Ty is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Priest trying to hold on to Ty's head to control him but Ty postures up.
Ty is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Ty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
Priest is trying to control but can't.
Ty keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Ty has control of the leg.
Ty is just content to waste time from the top position. Priest takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T11#
Ty is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Priest isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ty stacks Priest on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ty! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (21) Ty
Priest is looking to regain half guard here but Ty keeps moving and retains side control.
Ty trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Priest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Ty trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ty's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ty wants to pass the guard but Priest is defending well.
Priest is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ty jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (24) Ty
Priest is trying to work for a sweep but Ty has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (5) vs (26) Ty#T13#
Priest tries to hold on but Ty pushes him away.
Priest is trying desperately to improve position.
Priest wants to control but Ty is having none of it.
Priest is trying desperately to improve position.
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but Ty has a good base and remains in mount.
Priest reaches up to try and control the position but Ty seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Priest rolls and tries to escape and now Ty has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Priest (5) vs (29) Ty
Priest wants to escape the position.
#T14#
Priest trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ty biding his time, controlling Priest. #SUB2#
Ty is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Priest is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Claudio Ty!
A victorious Claudio Ty thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 150: Dominguez vs Bolivar
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Priest closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Priest (4) vs (0) Schultz
Schultz is trying to get back to half guard.
Schultz wants to control but Priest postures up.
Priest tries to move to mount but Schultz blocks the move with his legs.
Priest trying to control the position but Schultz is working away.
Schultz is looking to regain half guard here but Priest keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Priest working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz isn't going anywhere.#T1#
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
Schultz stops Priest from passing to mount.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schultz holding on.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Schultz is trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Priest goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schultz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Priest but great work by Schultz. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (4) vs (4) Schultz
Priest sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Schultz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Priest does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Priest has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Schultz stalling away here and it's allowed Priest to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Priest is trying to control the position but Schultz postures up.
Schultz looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Schultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Priest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schultz has managed to get both his arms back between Priest's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz won't allow Priest to sweep him here.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
Schultz passes Priest's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schultz controlling the action here. #SUB#
Priest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Priest is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schultz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Priest is not content to let Schultz control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.
Schultz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schultz trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom. #T5#
Priest wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Schultz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Priest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Priest.
Priest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6#
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Priest looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Schultz has picked Priest up and slammed him! Priest can't keep hold of the triangle and Schultz manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (4) vs (7) Schultz
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
Schultz tries to advance to mount but can't.
My spies in Clark's Champion's inform me that Schultz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Priest gets back to half guard.
Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Priest is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schultz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Priest haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schultz in particular looking to stall.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Schultz slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Schultz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Priest does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Priest regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schultz tries to free his leg and advance position but Priest is retaining full guard.
Priest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
Priest is trying to keep Schultz in close.
#T9#
Schultz passes Priest's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest trying to control from the bottom.
Schultz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Priest does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Priest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Priest trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Schultz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Priest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schultz is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest is not content to let Schultz control the position.
Priest is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.
Schultz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Schultz prevents Priest from improving his position.
Schultz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schultz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Priest does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Priest wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Schultz trying to control from half guard but Priest is working away.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg. #T12#
Schultz is stalling here. Priest is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Schultz seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Priest has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (8) vs (7) Schultz
Priest wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Schultz is not content to let Priest control the position. #SUB#
Priest working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T13#
Priest laying and praying for a moment but Schultz takes advantage and regains half guard.
Priest tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schultz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Schultz keeps trying to improve his position.
Schultz is staying active underneath Priest, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
Schultz wants to get back to full guard.
Schultz won't allow Priest to pass to mount. #SUB#
Priest is trying to work for a kimura but Schultz is defending well.
Priest wants to take a breather but Schultz is having none of it.
Schultz trying to control here.
Priest is pressing down on Schultz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schultz is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Schultz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
A victorious Judas Priest thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 140: Pavlov vs Lee
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Jethro Boudreaux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Priest drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boudreaux (0) vs (2) Priest
Boudreaux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
Priest passes into half guard.
Boudreaux is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Priest seems content to control.
Boudreaux wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Priest uses his free foot to push down on Boudreaux's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boudreaux. Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (0) vs (5) Priest
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudreaux manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boudreaux is staying active underneath Priest, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Boudreaux trying to hold on to Priest's head to control him but Priest postures up.
Priest slows the pace down in half guard.
Priest is looking to advance position but Boudreaux won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boudreaux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boudreaux working a defensive guard here.
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Priest looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Boudreaux is trying to control the position but Priest postures up.
Priest is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Priest preventing the sweep.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Boudreaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Boudreaux is keeping the position.
Priest preventing the sweep. #T3#
Boudreaux keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Boudreaux is keeping the position.#SUB#
Boudreaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest is pushing down on Boudreaux's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boudreaux is fighting to maintain full guard but Priest has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boudreaux trying to hold on to Priest's head to control him but Priest postures up.
Priest works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (0) vs (8) Priest
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boudreaux is looking to escape. #T4#
Priest might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boudreaux haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Priest fails to advance to Boudreaux's back.
Boudreaux really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Boudreaux wants to control but Priest is having none of it.
Priest forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Boudreaux (0) vs (11) Priest
Well, with Priest on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Boudreaux is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Boudreaux staying busy and making it hard for Priest to control. #SUB2#
Boudreaux defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Priest patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boudreaux tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Priest wants to take Boudreaux's back but he can't do it this time.
Boudreaux gets back to half guard.#T6#
Boudreaux trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Priest is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Priest frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (0) vs (14) Priest
Boudreaux tries to reverse the position but Priest maintains control.
Priest fails to advance to Boudreaux's back. #T7#
Boudreaux manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Priest slows the pace down in half guard.
Priest wants to take a breather but Boudreaux is having none of it.
Boudreaux wants to get back to full guard but Priest has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (0) vs (17) Priest#SUB2#
Priest is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Boudreaux to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Boudreaux shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Priest swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boudreaux is now in Priest's guard. A big mistake from Priest there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (2) vs (17) Priest
Priest can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boudreaux controls the pace.
Priest looking for a sweep. Not yet Priest, not yet. #T8#
Boudreaux looking to pass the guard.
Priest is trying to keep Boudreaux in close.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Boudreaux from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Priest has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boudreaux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Priest keeping full guard, as Boudreaux tries to pass. #SUB2#
Priest is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T9#
Boudreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boudreaux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest is pulling down on Boudreaux's head. It's preventing any offense from Boudreaux, at least for the moment.
Boudreaux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Priest working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boudreaux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boudreaux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Boudreaux drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Priest dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boudreaux (2) vs (19) Priest#T10#
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boudreaux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boudreaux wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment.
Priest passes Boudreaux's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boudreaux is looking to improve his position.
Priest is keen to just control but Boudreaux is a slippery customer.
Boudreaux is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boudreaux avoid being mounted?
Boudreaux tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.#T11#
Priest is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boudreaux won't allow Priest to pass to mount.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Boudreaux is working away.
Priest passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boudreaux! Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (2) vs (22) Priest
Boudreaux can't escape the position.
Priest looking to control but Boudreaux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Priest wants to take his opponent's back but Boudreaux doesn't allow it. #T12#
Boudreaux slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Priest passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boudreaux! Score +3 for passing guard: Boudreaux (2) vs (25) Priest
Priest with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boudreaux is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Boudreaux tries to improve his position but Priest has taken his back! Priest has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Boudreaux tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Priest pushes Boudreaux away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Judas Priest!
A very excited looking Judas Priest 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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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Priest closes the distance and clinches.
Priest tries to score a body lock takedown but Diesel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Priest is trying to trip Diesel. He has hold of a leg but Diesel is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Priest persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Diesel#SUB2#
Priest sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Diesel doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Priest paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Diesel - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Priest takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Priest has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jabbar is trying to keep an underhook but Priest manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jabbar (0) vs (2) Priest
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jabbar is trying to control but can't.
Jabbar is doing well to control the position and prevent Priest from advancing to side control.
My spies in Elite Underground Training Facility inform me that Priest has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Priest trying to control the pace.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Jabbar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jabbar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Priest is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Priest wants to pass to mount but Jabbar is defending the position. #T1#
Jabbar wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Jabbar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Jabbar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Priest passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jabbar! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (5) Priest
Jabbar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest trying to control but Jabbar is having none of it. #T2#
Priest controlling from the full mount.
Priest wants to take Jabbar's back but he can't do it this time.
Jabbar tries to lock up and control but Priest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Priest jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jabbar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jabbar and Priest has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Priest wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jabbar, who protects the arm well.
Priest laying and praying for a moment but Jabbar takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Jabbar defends it.
Priest passes into side control, despite Jabbar's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (0) vs (8) Priest
Jabbar prevents Priest from improving position.
Jabbar tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Jabbar stops Priest from passing to mount.
Priest trying to control the action but Jabbar is working from the bottom.
Priest controls the position.#T5#
Priest tries to move to mount but Jabbar blocks the move with his legs.
Priest is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jabbar is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jabbar gets back to half guard.
Jabbar is looking to improve his position.
Priest is looking to advance position but Jabbar won't allow it.
Jabbar is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Priest wants to pass to mount but Jabbar is defending the position.
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jabbar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Priest is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jabbar reverses the position - he's now on top in Priest's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jabbar (2) vs (8) Priest
Priest looking to control but Jabbar passes into half guard.
Jabbar trying to control from half guard but Priest is working away.
Priest is trying to maintain the position but Jabbar is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Jabbar is keen to just control but Priest is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Jabbar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Priest has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jabbar prevents Priest from improving his position.
Priest moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Priest throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Priest has his foot on Jabbar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jabbar works his way back into a safe position though.#T8##SUB2#
Priest working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jabbar has passed into half guard!
Priest tries to roll over but Jabbar keeps him under control.
Priest wants to control the action here but instead Jabbar manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (5) vs (8) Priest
Priest tries to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away.
Jabbar wants to control the pace but Priest is squirming around nicely.
Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but Jabbar has a good base and remains in mount.
Jabbar controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T9#
Priest is trying to maintain the position but Jabbar is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Priest is defending against the submission attempts here by Jabbar.
Priest is controlling Jabbar's trapped leg to prevent Jabbar from advancing to side control.
Jabbar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Priest does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
Jabbar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Priest has a hand on Jabbar's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jabbar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jabbar (8) vs (8) Priest
Priest tries to hold on but Jabbar postures up.
Jabbar trying to control but Priest is having none of it.
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jabbar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Priest tries to reverse the position but Jabbar maintains control.
Priest wants to control but Jabbar is having none of it.
Jabbar tries to control but Priest wriggling away.
Jabbar controlling the pace for now.
Priest tries to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away. #SUB#
Jabbar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T12#
Priest is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jabbar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Priest is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jabbar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jabbar controlling his opponent.
Jabbar trying to control but Priest is having none of it.
Priest tries to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away. #T13#
Priest is looking to improve his position but Jabbar isn't that keen on the idea.
Jabbar avoids the attempt from Priest to control.
Jabbar controlling from the full mount.
Priest tries to hold on but Jabbar postures up.
Jabbar controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Priest wants to hold on but Jabbar pushes him away.
Priest might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jabbar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Priest keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Priest working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Priest gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Priest wins on points by 9 to 8.
Our winner, Judas Priest, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 123: Declan vs Priest
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Priest closes the distance and clinches.
Declan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Priest stops a takedown attempt from Declan.
Priest has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Declan after a bit of a struggle.
Declan is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Priest has hold of one of Declan's legs. Declan is fighting the takedown attempt but Priest gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Priest
Priest wants to pass the guard but Declan is keeping the position.
Priest keeps trying to improve his position.
Priest works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Priest has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Public Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Declan is not content to let Priest control the position.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Priest seems to be working for a kimura but Declan defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Priest in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Declan is refusing to be controlled, as Priest sits in half guard. #SUB#
Declan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Declan moves into full guard.
Declan looking for a sweep. Not yet Declan, not yet.
Priest is pushing down on Declan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Declan is fighting to maintain full guard but Priest has managed to sneak the leg through.
Declan is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Priest is working for a kimura but Declan is defending it quite comfortably.
Priest trying to mount his opponent but Declan defends it. #T2#
Declan is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
Declan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Declan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Priest passes Declan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Declan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg. #T3#
Priest trying to control from half guard but Declan is working away. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Declan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Priest.
Priest trying to control the action but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Declan is working away.
Declan is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Declan is refusing to be controlled, as Priest sits in half guard.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
Priest is trying to control. Declan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Priest is trying to work for a kimura but Declan is defending well.
Declan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Declan trying to control the position.
Declan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Priest manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (2) Priest
Priest trying to control the position.
#T5#
Declan advances to half guard.
Declan wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Declan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (2) Priest
Priest is trying to escape the mount.
Declan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Priest is looking to get to half guard.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Priest 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: Declan (5) vs (4) Priest
Priest wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving.
Declan trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
Declan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Priest manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (7) vs (4) Priest
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Declan wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving. #SUB2#
Priest throws his legs up looking for a submission but Declan uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (10) vs (4) Priest
Priest is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Declan trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Priest wants to control but Declan postures up.
Priest is trying to improve his position.
Priest regains half guard.#SUB2#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Declan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Declan in particular looking to stall.
Declan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (13) vs (4) Priest
Declan looking to control but Priest is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Priest wants to control but Declan is having none of it.
Declan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Priest is looking to escape.
Declan controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Priest is squirming around, avoiding Declan's attempts to control the action.
Declan prevents Priest from getting the reversal.
Declan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Priest is looking to get to half guard.
Declan avoids the attempt from Priest to control.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Priest keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Priest is looking to escape.
Priest really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Declan looking to control but Priest is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Priest gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Declan wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Declan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
Declan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Priest is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Declan is pressing down on Priest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Priest is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
Priest wants to control but Declan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Declan slows the pace down in half guard.
Priest regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Priest has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Declan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Declan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Declan trying to mount his opponent but Priest defends it.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Priest is working away. #T13#
Priest wants to improve his position but Declan is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Declan is pressing down on Priest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Priest is holding on for now.
Priest is not content to let Declan control the position.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Priest trying to hold on to Declan's head to control him but Declan postures up.
Declan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Priest is not content to let Declan control the position.
Declan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Priest has his hands clasped together around Declan's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Aedan Declan retains his middleweight title!
Aedan Declan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 119
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Manuel Neuer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Priest has Neuer up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Neuer pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Neuer is looking for a triangle but Priest pushes his legs off easily.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Neuer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Priest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Neuer keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Neuer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Neuer working for a triangle but Priest defends it easily.
Priest has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (3) vs (0) Neuer#T1#
Priest trying to control the position but Neuer is working away.
Neuer is looking to regain half guard here but Priest keeps moving and retains side control.
Priest wants to control but Neuer is keeping him busy.
Neuer tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Priest thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Neuer manages to get back to half guard.
Neuer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Neuer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest moves into full mount! Neuer won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (6) vs (0) Neuer
Priest tries to control but Neuer wriggling away.
Priest wants to take Neuer's back here but Neuer is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Priest is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Priest extends the arm and Neuer is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judas Priest!
After winning the bout, Judas Priest thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 115
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diaz but Diaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've been hearing reports that Priest has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Priest shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Priest smiles and moves away.
Priest tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Diaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Priest.#CL2#
Diaz closes the distance and pushes Priest back into the ropes.
Priest is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Priest is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Diaz can't fight it off and eventually Priest manages to take the fight to the floor. Diaz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Diaz#SUB2#
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Priest is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Priest defends easily.
#SUB2#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Priest trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Diaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Priest gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Priest got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Priest has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz looking to control.
#T2#
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Priest defends easily.
Priest passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Priest passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diaz! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Priest maintains control.
Priest takes Diaz's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Diaz is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Priest (8) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz staying busy and making it hard for Priest to control. #T3#
Diaz wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Diaz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Priest's arms. #SUB#
Priest working for a choke but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz tries to escape the position.
Priest trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Diaz tries to roll but Priest sticks to his back.
#T4##SUB#
Priest working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Priest tightening his grip on Diaz, looking for the choke.
Diaz can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Diaz 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 Priest gets his way!
Diaz wants to escape the position.
Diaz just trying to survive but Priest is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Priest is persistently looking for the submission but Diaz is defending it well.
#SUB#
Priest tightening his grip on Diaz, looking for the choke. #T5#
Priest avoiding Diaz 's attempts to control his hands.
Priest keeps control of the position as Diaz tries to break free.
Priest is trying to stick to Diaz's back but Diaz is turning into Priest. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Priest's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diaz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (8) vs (2) Diaz
Priest is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Priest looking to control.
#T6##SUB#
Priest throws his legs up looking for a submission but Diaz uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (8) vs (5) Diaz
Priest tries to improve position but can't.
Priest being controlled for a moment.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
Priest is trying to control Diaz's posture but Diaz avoids it.
Diaz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Priest is not content to let Diaz control the position. #T8#
Priest is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Priest sneaks back into half guard.
Diaz is keen to just control but Priest is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Priest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
Diaz prevents Priest from improving his position.#T9##SUB2#
Diaz is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Priest trying to control from the bottom.
Priest is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Diaz controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Priest is defending against the submission attempts here by Diaz.
Priest trying to control here.
Priest is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diaz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working. #T11##SUB#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Diaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest is looking to control Diaz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priest avoid being mounted?
Diaz trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom. #T12#
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Priest wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Priest does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Diaz content to control rather than advance.
Diaz wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy. #T13##SUB2#
Diaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Priest sees it coming and defends easily.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Priest is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Priest is having none of it. #SUB#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz prevents Priest from improving his position.
Priest has his hands clasped together around Diaz's back. He's all about the action.#T14#
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Priest is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Diaz is tapping! Great win for Priest!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Judas Priest!
An out of breath Judas Priest thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Dick Diaz had this to say: 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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Event:
CACC 112
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hell is defended easily by Priest.
Hell fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Hell tries to keep at a distance but Priest has taken the fight into the clinch.
Priest wants a takedown.
#TD#
Hell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (0) Priest
Hell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Priest looking to control.
#SUB2#
Priest looking for a guillotine here but Hell defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Hell postures up.
Priest wants to sweep here but Hell controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Priest is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (2) Priest
Priest looking to sit in guard and control but Hell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (4) vs (2) Priest#SUB2#
Priest is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hell defends well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest wants to control the position but Hell says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Priest works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Priest looking for a guillotine here but Hell defends easily.
Hell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Hell has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Priest to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hell is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Priest pulls down on the head and he's put Hell to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Judas Priest!
A very excited looking Judas Priest 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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Event:
CACC 107
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; DJ Augustus ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Augustus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Priest swivels and escapes.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Priest as he avoids it easily.
Priest changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Priest rushes Augustus and presses him up against the ropes.
Augustus tries for a takedown but Priest manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Augustus . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Priest is looking to take this one to the mat.
Priest prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Augustus jumps guard.
Priest trying to control but Augustus is working from the bottom.
Priest postures up.
#SUB#
Augustus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
My spies in The Coffee Shop inform me that Priest has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Priest postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest slips nicely into half guard.
Priest working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Augustus 's thigh. Augustus counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T1#
Priest engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Augustus looking for a sweep. Not yet Augustus , not yet.
Priest trying to control but Augustus is working from the bottom.
Augustus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Priest puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Augustus is not content to let Priest control the position.
Augustus is doing well to control the position and prevent Priest from advancing to side control.
Augustus is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HARDCORE MMA (max 2 per session) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T2#
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Augustus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Augustus tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Priest is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Augustus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Augustus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Augustus is not content to let Priest control the position.
Augustus tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg. #SUB#
Augustus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
Augustus tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Augustus trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Priest is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Augustus sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Augustus wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Augustus wants to control but Priest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Augustus is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Augustus looking for submissions off his back.
Augustus is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Augustus is working away.
Augustus wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Priest is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Augustus has managed to free his arm - good work. #T5#
Priest working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Augustus 's thigh. Augustus counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Augustus keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Augustus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
Augustus keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass. #T6#
Augustus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Augustus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Augustus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Priest manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Augustus (2) vs (0) Priest
Augustus won't allow Priest to sweep him here.
Augustus wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
Priest controls Augustus momentarily but Augustus frees himself. #T7#
Augustus wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
Augustus wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
Augustus trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Augustus preventing the sweep.
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Augustus stands and throws Priest's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (5) vs (0) Priest#SUB#
Augustus tries for a kimura but Priest is defending well.
Priest is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Augustus is looking to take a break and control but Priest is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Augustus tries to move into full mount but can't pass Priest's legs.
Priest struggling a bit here.
Priest manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Augustus (5) vs (2) Priest
Augustus is refusing to be controlled, as Priest sits in half guard.
Augustus gets back to full guard.
#T9#
Augustus working a defensive guard here.
Augustus is really struggling to control Priest but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Augustus keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Augustus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Augustus is trying to control the position but Priest postures up.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Augustus is keeping the position.
Augustus looking to control.
#T10#
Priest's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Priest sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Augustus 's guard.
Augustus is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Priest 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.
Augustus is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Augustus avoid being mounted?
Augustus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11#
Augustus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Augustus .#SUB#
Augustus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Priest got a little sloppy there for a moment and Augustus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Priest has managed to get both his arms back between Augustus 's legs - danger averted.
Augustus trying to control the position.
#T12#
Priest is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Priest wants to control from the top but Augustus keeps moving.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Augustus is keeping the position for now.
Augustus trying to control the position here.
Priest wants to control from the top but Augustus keeps moving.
Priest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (5) vs (5) Priest#T13#
Augustus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Augustus is looking to improve his position.
Priest trying to control the action but Augustus is working from the bottom.
Augustus tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Priest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Augustus trying to control from the bottom.
Augustus tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Priest has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (5) vs (8) Priest#T14#
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Augustus is looking to escape.
Augustus is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Augustus is squirming around, avoiding Priest's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 8 to 5.
After winning the bout, Judas Priest thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Priest misses the target.
Priest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justis misses with a straight left.
Priest moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Priest clinches up against the cage.
Priest is trying to drag Justis to the mat but Justis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Priest avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Justis.
Priest has Justis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Justis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Justis digs a right hand into Priest's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Priest's gas tank.
Priest lands a nice shot to the body.
Priest drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Logan Justis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Priest.
Priest is looking for a takedown.
Justis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Justis stalls.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Priest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Priest lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Justis.
Justis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Priest.
Justis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Justis prevents a body shot from Priest.
Priest stalls.
Justis blocks an uppercut.
Priest tries for a takedown. No joy.
Priest content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Priest tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Priest changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Justis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Logan Justis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Priest tries to clinch but Justis moves away
and Justis counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
Justis digs a good body shot into Priest's ribs.
Priest fails with a takedown attempt.
Judas Priest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justis moves away.
Justis quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A jab from Priest does it's job there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Priest is defended easily by Justis.
Priest missing with a left hand there. Justis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Priest lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Priest swings widly with a right hand
and Justis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Justis blocks a jab.
Priest wants to clinch but Justis slips to the side
and Justis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Justis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priest fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priest lands a shoulder strike.
Priest has Justis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Justis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Priest is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Priest has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Justis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Judas Priest will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Judas Priest's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Justis tries to keep at a distance but Priest has taken the fight into the clinch.
Priest has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Justis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Justis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Priest being controlled against the cage.
Justis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Priest.
Logan Justis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Priest.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Justis manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Priest jabs Justis right on the nose. Justis blinks but takes it well.
Priest throws a poor cross that misses
and Justis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Priest throws a hook to the side of Justis's head but Justis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Justis misses the target.
Priest jabs Justis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Priest swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Justis counters with a low kick, right behind Priest 's knee.
Priest looks to throw the jab but Justis is out of range.
Priest is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Justis throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Priest counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Priest.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#ES#
Justis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justis tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Justis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Justis misses with a wild body shot.
Priest lands a jab to the nose.
Priest moves out of range of the strikes.
Justis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priest moves away.
Priest moves into range and connects with a jab.
Priest throws a body shot but no joy.
Justis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Justis ducks right into an uppercut from Priest.
Priest throws a right hand that misses
and Justis counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Priest closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T3#
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Justis keeps working.
Justis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Priest is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Justis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Priest moves to his opponent's back but Justis bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Priest.
Priest has his hands on Justis's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Priest has a closed guard, preventing Justis from standing up.
Priest wants to sweep but no luck.
Justis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Justis gets to his feet. Priest looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Justis throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Priest releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A cross from Priest lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Judas Priest will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Judas Priest's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Priest throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Justis throws an overhand right that lands on Priest's shoulder, as Priest tries to avoid the shot.
Justis takes a swing at Priest's ribcage but misses.
Justis misses with a looping left.
Priest dives in and grabs Justis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Justis pushes down on Priest's head and hops out.
Justis slips a jab from Priest.
Priest keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest wants to clinch.
Logan Justis is winning the standup battle so far.
Priest misses with a looping left.#T1#
Priest pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Justis slips a jab and a cross from Priest.
Justis throws a counter high kick but Priest was just alert enough to avoid it.
Priest misses with a combination
and Justis counters with a stiff right hand.
Priest scores with a hook.
Priest misses with an uppercut.
Justis avoids the body shot from Priest.
A counter left hand to the body from Justis misses its target.
Priest shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Justis but Justis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Priest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Justis throws out the jab. #T2#
Priest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priest throws a leg kick
letting Justis counter with a right hand.
Priest tries to clinch but Justis moves out of range.
Judas Priest is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Justis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Logan Justis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Priest clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Justis breaks the clinch.
Justis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Priest tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Justis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priest changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Priest lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Priest takes a swing at Justis's ribcage but misses.
Justis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Justis misses its intended target.
Priest looks to land a right hand but Justis moved out of range.
Priest missing with a left hand there. Justis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Justis quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Priest tries to clinch up.
Justis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Priest throws a lazy right hand but Justis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Priest looks to clinch
and Justis counters with a right hand to the body.
Priest misses the shot to the body.
Justis is looking to counter punch.
Priest cracks Justis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
A big left from Priest misses.
Priest circles away from the clinch attempt.
Priest dives in for a single leg takedown but Justis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Logan Justis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Priest.
Priest throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Justis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Priest looks to score with a jab to the body but Justis is just out of range.
Priest works Justis's body with a nice hook.
Priest tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Justis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Justis throws a lazy uppercut
and Priest counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Priest misses with an uppercut
and Justis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judas Priest comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Priest winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judas Priest!
Judas Priest thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 101
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lucan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Priest defends it nicely.
Lucan stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Lucan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lucan looking for a takedown.
Lucan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Lucan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lucan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Priest
Lucan looking to pass the guard.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Priest
Lucan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Lucan working for a triangle but Priest defends it easily.
#T1#
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucan is keeping the position for now.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest stays in close to Lucan's body and controls the position.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Priest postures up. #SUB#
Lucan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Priest defends it easily.#T2#
Lucan is trying to keep Priest in close.
Lucan is pulling down on Priest's head. It's preventing any offense from Priest, at least for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lucan trying to control the position.
Lucan is adopting a defensive guard.
Lucan trying to control the position.
#T3#
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Lucan 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.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Lucan looking to control.
Priest trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lucan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Priest defends well.
Priest works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Lucan trying to control here.
Lucan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lucan trying to control here.
#SUB#
Lucan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lucan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest trying to pass the guard but Lucan defending well. #T5#
Lucan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Lucan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest is thwarting Lucan's attempts to control the position.
Lucan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Priest manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (2) vs (5) Priest
Lucan is trying desperately to improve position.
Priest is looking to work his way around to Lucan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Priest works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lucan (2) vs (8) Priest#T6#
Lucan is keeping busy.
Lucan is in bad spot here.
Lucan trying to control the action but Priest just sinks the hooks in.
Priest just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lucan trying to control the action but Priest just sinks the hooks in. #T7##SUB2#
Priest is looking for a rear naked choke here but Lucan reverses the position brilliantly into Priest's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (4) vs (8) Priest
Lucan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (7) vs (8) Priest#SUB#
Lucan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Priest, who protects the arm well.
Priest tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Priest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lucan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Priest! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lucan (9) vs (8) Priest
Lucan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Priest is looking to escape. #T8##SUB#
Lucan is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Lucan extends the arm and Priest is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edwin Lucan!
Edwin Lucan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 85
Date: May 09, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Judas Priest (ranked 2268 p4p, 283 weight class) and Hannu Karpo (ranked 1388 p4p, 175 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Hannu Karpo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Karpo rushes Priest and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Priest is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karpo is defending well.
Priest gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karpo.
Karpo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Priest is trying to keep an underhook but Karpo manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (0) vs (2) Karpo
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Priest wants to control but Karpo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Karpo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karpo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Priest manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Priest working a defensive guard here.
Priest looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest controls Karpo momentarily but Karpo frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Priest is looking to sweep but instead, Karpo has passed into half guard.
Karpo wants to pass the guard but Priest is defending well.
Priest gets full guard.
Priest trying to control the position.
Karpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Priest'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karpo defends it easily.
Karpo stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.
Karpo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Priest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Priest keeping full guard, as Karpo tries to pass.
Karpo trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpo preventing the sweep.
Priest working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Karpo looking to pass the guard.
Priest looking to control.
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Karpo looking to pass the guard.
Priest is trying to control the position but Karpo postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Karpo has passed into half guard!
Priest is controlling Karpo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Karpo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Priest won't allow Karpo to pass to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Karpo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Karpo is working for a kimura but Priest is defending it quite comfortably.
Karpo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Priest manages to get to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karpo looking to pass the guard.
Priest is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Karpo defends well.
Priest throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Karpo escapes and throws Priest's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (5) Karpo
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Karpo tries to advance to mount but Priest denies him.
Priest is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karpo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Priest, who protects the arm well.
Karpo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking to reverse the position.
Karpo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Karpo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
Priest is not content to let Karpo control the position.
Priest is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karpo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Priest has escaped the position, nice work there.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Karpo working away.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Karpo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Karpo controlling the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Karpo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Priest sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Karpo is trying to control. Priest wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Priest is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karpo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karpo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (4) vs (5) Karpo
Karpo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Karpo turns into Priest and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (4) vs (7) Karpo
Karpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now.
Karpo trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Karpo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Priest haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Karpo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Karpo advances to half guard.
Well, if Karpo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Priest wants to sweep but Karpo has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (4) vs (10) Karpo
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking to reverse the position.
Priest tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Karpo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (4) vs (12) Karpo
Karpo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karpo trying to control but Priest is having none of it.
Priest has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Karpo's lack of action.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest is refusing to be controlled, as Karpo sits in half guard.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Karpo has control of the leg.
Karpo wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Karpo has control of the leg.
Priest wants to control but Karpo is keeping busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest regains full guard. Nicely done.
Karpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now.
Karpo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karpo won't allow Priest to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karpo wins on points by 12 to 4.
Hannu Karpo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Judas Priest was interviewed post fight and said 'My manager Pete Jones told me to inform you, that later he would like to meet his ex fighter back stage and maybe grab a few beers later! According to Jones you are the craziest party lunatic he has ever coached. Tonight we will have a fight for this title also!'. |
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Event:
CACC 77
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Judas Priest (ranked 2217 p4p, 266 weight class) and Jurgen Tetsuo (ranked 2003 p4p, 242 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Priest instigates a clinch.
Tetsuo is pressed up against the ropes. Priest has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tetsuo down to the mat. Tetsuo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Priest has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tetsuo has clasped his hands together around Priest's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Priest (0) vs (4) Tetsuo
Priest is looking to regain half guard here but Tetsuo keeps moving and retains side control.
Tetsuo trying to control the position but Priest is working away.
Priest trying to remain calm as Tetsuo controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest looks to move to half guard but instead Tetsuo has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (0) vs (6) Tetsuo
Priest is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tetsuo tries to control but Priest wriggling away.
Priest gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetsuo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (9) Tetsuo
Tetsuo wants to control the pace but Priest is squirming around nicely.
Priest is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've been hearing good reports from Priest'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.
Tetsuo content just to control the position here.
Tetsuo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Priest tries to improve his position but instead Tetsuo has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Priest (0) vs (12) Tetsuo
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo biding his time, controlling Priest.
Priest trying to control but not successfully.
Priest tries to roll but Tetsuo sticks to his back.
Priest trying to control the hands but Tetsuo breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo tries to keep control of the position but Priest is staying busy.
Priest can't escape the position.
Priest is working hard here to advance position.
Tetsuo wants to control but Priest is keeping busy.
Priest tries to escape but Tetsuo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Priest's body.
Priest wants to escape the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Priest is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo gets his hands free as Priest looks to control.
Tetsuo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Priest is trying to break free.
Priest looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tetsuo controlling from the back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Priest right now.
Priest just trying to survive but Tetsuo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Good control from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo keeps control of the position as Priest tries to break free.
Tetsuo biding his time, controlling Priest.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo is looking to control Priest but Priest is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Priest is in bad spot here.
Tetsuo is looking to control Priest but Priest is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Priest rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tetsuo prevents Priest from improving his position.
Tetsuo wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Priest is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tetsuo jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (15) Tetsuo
Tetsuo works to advance to full mount. Priest defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (0) vs (17) Tetsuo
Priest wants to control but Tetsuo is having none of it.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tetsuo content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo trying to control but Priest is having none of it.
Tetsuo prevents Priest from getting the reversal.
Tetsuo wants to control but Priest has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Tetsuo prevents Priest from improving his position.
Tetsuo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Priest! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (20) Tetsuo
Tetsuo controlling the position easily from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Priest really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Priest has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Priest (0) vs (23) Tetsuo
Tetsuo is trying to stick to Priest's back but Priest is turning into Tetsuo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tetsuo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Priest. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (23) Tetsuo
Priest trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Tetsuo is retaining full guard.
Tetsuo is trying to keep Priest in close.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tetsuo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest postures up.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tetsuo keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Tetsuo is adopting a defensive guard.
Tetsuo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Tetsuo pulls Priest in close to prevent any damage.
Priest seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Priest stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tetsuo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tetsuo is keeping the position for now.
Priest wants to control from the top but Tetsuo keeps moving.
Priest sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tetsuo controls Priest momentarily but Priest frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo wins on points by 23 to 2.
Jurgen Tetsuo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Judas Priest had this to say: 'My manager Pete Jones told me to inform you, that later he would like to meet his ex fighter back stage and maybe grab a few beers later! According to Jones you are the craziest party lunatic he has ever coached. Tonight we will have a fight for this title also!'. |
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Event:
CACC 71
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mew Choo (ranked 594 p4p, 83 weight class) and Judas Priest (ranked 2241 p4p, 276 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Mew Choo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Choo forces Priest back against the ropes and clinches.
Choo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Priest lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Choo (0) vs (2) Priest
Choo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Priest showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Choo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Priest defends it easily.
Priest is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo is looking for a triangle but Priest pushes his legs off easily.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Choo is keeping the position.
Choo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priest controls the pace.
My spies in The Coffee Shop inform me that Priest has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Priest advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Choo (0) vs (5) Priest
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest trying to control the position but Choo is working away.
Choo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Priest wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Choo is letting Priest control him for a moment.
It looks like Priest 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest tries to move into full mount but can't pass Choo's legs.
Priest staying calm.
Priest working away.
Priest advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Choo (0) vs (7) Priest
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest controlling from mount.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Choo is looking to escape.
Priest controlling from mount.
Choo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Priest tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Priest moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Choo (0) vs (10) Priest
Priest not allowing Choo to control his hands.
Priest controlling the position well here. Choo rolled but Priest kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Well, with Priest on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Choo is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Choo fending off the submission attempt from Priest.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Priest's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be Choo right now.
Priest wants to control the position but Choo frees himself and scrambles - Priest manages to regain control in side control.
Choo is being controlled here.
Priest passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Choo! Score +2 for reaching mount: Choo (0) vs (12) Priest
Priest looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Choo wants to control but Priest is having none of it.
Priest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Priest might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Choo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Priest content just to control the position here.
Choo has given up his back here. Will Priest look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Choo (0) vs (15) Priest
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Priest biding his time, controlling Choo.
Priest trying to control momentarily.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Choo wants to escape the position.
What can Choo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Priest trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Priest is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
I really don't envy Choo right now.
Priest has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Choo's body.
Priest trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Choo wants to control his opponent's hands but Priest gets his hands free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Choo right now.
Choo wants to escape the position.
Priest trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Choo's body.
Priest is continuing to stall.
Priest is looking for the choke from the back position but Choo is controlling his hands well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Priest controls the action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Priest's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Choo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Priest.
Choo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Priest controlling the positon.
Priest is cranking Choo's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Choo! He's tightened the choke and Choo is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Judas Priest!
A relieved looking Judas Priest thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 64
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dick Diaz (ranked 3088 p4p, 355 weight class) and Judas Priest (ranked 2195 p4p, 264 weight class). Diaz comes into the arena with Feiticeira blaring out of the sound system. Judas Priest has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diaz rushes Priest and presses him up against the ropes.
Priest gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Diaz regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (0) vs (2) Priest
Priest is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Priest avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz working a defensive guard but Priest passes into half guard.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Priest wants to pass to mount but Diaz is defending the position.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is not content to let Priest control the position.
Diaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Priest trying to pass the guard but Diaz defending well.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Priest seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Diaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Priest works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (5) Priest
Priest takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diaz gets back to half guard.
Priest is looking to stall here but Diaz recovers full guard.
Priest wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diaz has an active guard here but Priest has managed to pass into half guard.
Priest tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Priest wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Priest wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to hold on to Priest's head to control him but Priest postures up.
Priest is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diaz! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (8) Priest
Priest prevents Diaz from getting the reversal.
Diaz regains half guard.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Priest wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Priest works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (11) Priest
Priest fails to advance to Diaz's back.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Priest isn't that keen on the idea.
Priest takes Diaz's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Diaz is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (0) vs (14) Priest
Priest controlling well, preventing Diaz from escaping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Priest looking for the choke but no joy.
Diaz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Priest.
Priest might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diaz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Priest looking to break Diaz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diaz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Priest will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Priest struggling to keep hold of the position.
Diaz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Priest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diaz trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Priest manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (17) Priest
Priest is trying to take his opponent's back.
Priest tries to control but Diaz wriggling away.
Diaz has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (0) vs (20) Priest
Priest tries to keep control of the position but Diaz is staying busy.
Diaz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Priest's guard. Nice work there by Diaz.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (20) Priest
Priest looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Our spies down at at The Coffee Shop inform us that Priest has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Diaz wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
Priest wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diaz is now in half guard.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Priest is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest is controlling Diaz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Priest is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Priest wants to improve his position but Diaz is controlling well.
Priest is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Priest works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Priest gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (22) Priest
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priest doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priest manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest controlling from the top position.
Priest got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Priest has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Priest slips nicely into half guard.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Diaz. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (2) vs (25) Priest
Diaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Priest off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diaz (6) vs (25) Priest
Diaz has the hooks in. Priest is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diaz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Priest tries to escape the position.
Diaz avoiding Priest 's attempts to control his hands.
Priest wants to escape the position.
Well,Diaz is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diaz's guard. Nice work there by Priest.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (6) vs (27) Priest
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Priest defends it easily.
Diaz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Priest escapes and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (6) vs (30) Priest
Diaz is being controlled here.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
Priest tries to advance to mount but Diaz denies him.
Priest working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
Priest is pressing down on Diaz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diaz is holding on for now.
Priest content to control rather than advance.
Priest tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diaz is concentrating on defense, preventing Priest from advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is refusing to be controlled, as Priest sits in half guard.
Priest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 30 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Judas Priest thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Dick Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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Event:
CACC 55
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moonlight Maze (ranked 1783 p4p, 212 weight class) and Judas Priest (ranked 2251 p4p, 257 weight class). Maze comes to the ring accompanied by Winger Can't Get Enough . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 2 wins and 1 losses; Moonlight Maze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Priest changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maze tries to avoid it but Priest manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maze to the ground. Maze escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maze.
Maze gets tackled into the ropes by Priest. Priest maintains the clinch.
Priest wants a takedown but no success here.
Priest is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Maze turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Maze manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maze (4) vs (0) Priest
Priest manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maze moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (7) vs (0) Priest
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
You can see the frustration on Priest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Priest tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maze wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Maze tries for a kimura but Priest is defending well.
Priest is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maze is trying to get an arm triangle but Priest is defending well.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Priest prevents Maze from improving position.
Maze tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maze has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Priest gets back to half guard.
Maze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Priest manages to get to full guard.
Maze stands and throws Priest's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (10) vs (0) Priest
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maze is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Priest is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Maze advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Maze (12) vs (0) Priest
Maze is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Priest has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but Maze has a good base and remains in mount.
Maze wants to take Priest's back but he can't do it this time.
Maze working for a submission but Priest is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Priest wants to control but Maze is keeping busy.
Priest is defending against the submission attempts here by Maze.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Maze seems to be working for a kimura but Priest defends the submission attempt.
Maze seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Priest manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maze drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Priest manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maze has Priest in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maze (12) vs (2) Priest
Maze looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Priest has picked Maze up and slammed him! Maze can't keep hold of the triangle and Priest manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (12) vs (5) Priest
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Priest trying to control the action but Maze is working from the bottom.
Maze is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Maze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maze manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maze looking for submissions off his back.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Maze is staying active underneath Priest, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Priest controlling the pace.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Maze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest trying to pass the guard but Maze defending well.
Maze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maze is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Priest content to control rather than advance.
Priest wants to take a breather but Maze is having none of it.
Priest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maze wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Priest wants to control but Maze is keeping him busy.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Priest wants to take a breather but Maze is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maze tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maze (12) vs (8) Priest
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maze is looking to escape.
Priest fails to move to back control.
Priest controlling the pace for now.
Maze is looking to get to half guard.
Priest tries to control but Maze wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Priest sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Maze really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Priest wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Priest looking to control but Maze is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Maze regains half guard.
Priest not doing much here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Maze defends it.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Priest is keen to just control but Maze is a slippery customer.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maze manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Priest content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Maze has locked up a guillotine! Maze's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Priest is holding on here and Maze must be using up a lot of energy. Priest has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Maze gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moonlight Maze!
A less than humble Moonlight Maze 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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Event:
CACC 50
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mew Choo (ranked 552 p4p, 73 weight class) and Judas Priest (ranked 2247 p4p, 262 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Mew Choo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Choo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Choo jumps guard but Priest stands there with Choo around his waist. Choo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Choo fails to pull guard.
Choo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mew Choo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choo is trying to pull guard but Priest has him pressed against the ropes.
Priest has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Choo regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Choo (0) vs (2) Priest
Choo trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Choo is retaining full guard.
Priest is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Choo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Choo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Priest gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Choo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priest pushing down on Choo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Choo trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Priest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Priest wants to control but Choo is keeping him busy.
Priest not doing much here.
Choo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest tries to pass the half guard into mount. Choo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Choo wants to control but Priest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Choo wants to improve his position but Priest is controlling well.
Priest moves into full mount! Choo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Choo (0) vs (5) Priest
Priest tries to control but Choo wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Choo (0) vs (8) Priest
Choo tries to roll but Priest sticks to his back.
Priest just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Priest's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Choo prevents Priest from getting a body triangle.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Priest patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I would not like to be Choo right now.
Priest looking to hold on to the position here but Choo rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Choo keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest advances to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Priest wants to control but Choo is keeping him busy.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Choo is defending well.
Priest is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Choo (0) vs (11) Priest
Priest fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest looking to control but Choo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Priest content just to control the position here.
More stalling from Priest.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Choo can't escape the position.
Priest can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Choo is looking to escape.
Choo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Priest sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Priest fails to take his opponent's back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Priest controlling from the full mount.
Choo tries to lock up and control but Priest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Priest tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Priest wants to control the pace but Choo is squirming around nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Choo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Choo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Choo (2) vs (11) Priest
Choo preventing the sweep.
Priest keeping full guard, as Choo tries to pass.
Priest manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Choo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Choo (2) vs (13) Priest
Priest wants to control from the top but Choo keeps moving.
Choo has his foot on Priest's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Priest works his way back into a safe position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Choo keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Priest controls from within his opponent's guard.
Priest sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Choo's guard.
Choo trying to control here.
Priest is keen to just control but Choo is a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Choo looking for submissions off his back.
Priest is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Choo sees it coming and defends easily.
Priest works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Choo (2) vs (16) Priest
Choo can't do much from the bottom here.
Priest controls the position from side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Priest wants to control but Choo is keeping him busy.
Priest looking to control but instead Choo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Priest uses his free foot to push down on Choo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Choo. Score +3 for passing guard: Choo (2) vs (19) Priest
Priest with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Priest controlling the pace for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Choo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Priest tries to control but Choo wriggling away.
Priest controlling from mount.
Priest fails to take his opponent's back.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest looking to control and managing it successfully.
Priest with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Choo 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!
Priest fails to move to back control.
Priest looking to control but Choo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 19 to 2.
Judas Priest thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 43
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 2339 p4p, 277 weight class) and Judas Priest (ranked 2207 p4p, 266 weight class). Gracie comes to the ring accompanied by Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Judas Priest was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Royce Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest instigates a clinch.
Priest is trying to trip Gracie. He has hold of a leg but Gracie is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Priest persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Priest
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Priest not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Priest trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Priest is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Priest.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Priest is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest is working for a submission of some sort.
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie won't allow Priest to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Priest.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Well, if Priest is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Priest slows the pace down in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Priest sits in half guard.
Priest stalling.
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Priest is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Priest slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Priest trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Priest is stalling in the full guard.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Priest is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking to pass into half guard but Gracie pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gracie is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Priest
Priest looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Priest is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Priest knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest trying to control from the bottom.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Priest 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Priest is still trying to improve position.
Priest is looking to get back to full guard here but Gracie has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Priest
Priest is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie controlling from side mount.
Well,Gracie is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Priest is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Priest is looking to reverse the position.
Priest is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie passes Priest's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stalling.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priest avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Royce Gracie is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Royce Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 36 Victory Playoffs B
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Judas Priest (ranked 2162 p4p, 260 weight class) and Kamden Jackson (ranked 2443 p4p, 287 weight class). Jackson has chosen Creed II- Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Judas Priest had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 11 losses; Kamden Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.
Priest pulls guard.
Priest is looking for a triangle here but Jackson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (3) Jackson
Priest is trying to control Jackson's posture but Jackson avoids it.
Priest has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jackson trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Priest is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priest manages to get to full guard.
Priest is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Priest is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (3) Jackson
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Priest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Priest wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Priest postures up.
Priest trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Priest works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jackson is not content to let Priest control the position.
Jackson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jackson gets full guard.
Priest looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (5) Jackson
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
Priest working for submissions but it's allowed Jackson to get to half guard.
Jackson prevents Priest from improving his position.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Priest defends it.
Priest wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (2) vs (8) Jackson
Priest gets back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jackson 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.
Jackson trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Priest.
Priest is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Priest is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Priest has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jackson passes Priest's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Priest is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Priest slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Priest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (4) vs (8) Jackson
Priest wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Priest is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (7) vs (8) Jackson
Jackson is not content to let Priest control the position.
Priest in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Priest from improving position.
Priest wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Priest wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Priest looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Priest is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
Priest wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Priest wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Priest's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jackson wants to sweep but Priest has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (10) vs (8) Jackson
Jackson wants to control but Priest postures up.
Priest looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Priest tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jackson 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.
A lull in the action here as Priest stalls from top position.
Priest is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Priest controlling the position.
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Priest controlling the position from side mount.
Priest has knee on belly momentarily but Jackson bucks him off and regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
Judas Priest decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Kamden Jackson stepped up to the mic, saying 'The loss is tough, but I will come back stronger!'. |
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Event:
CACC 32
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Judas Priest (ranked 2125 p4p, 252 weight class) and Mike Schultz (ranked 3776 p4p, 387 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Priest rushes Schultz and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Priest drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Schultz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at UnderGround-ground game. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Schultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Priest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schultz has managed to get both his arms back between Priest's legs - danger averted.
Priest working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schultz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schultz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Priest pulls Schultz in close to his closed guard and prevents Schultz from doing any damage or advancing position.
Priest seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Schultz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
Schultz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schultz won't allow Priest to sweep him here.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz postures up.
Schultz passes Priest's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest manages to get to full guard.
Priest is trying to keep Schultz in close.
Priest working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schultz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schultz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schultz postures up.
Schultz wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
Schultz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schultz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schultz trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Schultz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schultz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Priest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Schultz has managed to get both his arms back between Priest's legs - danger averted.
Schultz looking to sit in guard and control but Priest gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Schultz
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest looking to sit in guard and control but Schultz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (2) Schultz
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest is looking to sweep but instead, Schultz has passed into half guard.
Well, if Schultz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Priest gets back to full guard.
Schultz stopping the sweep attempt from Priest.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Priest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schultz is aware though and is defending well.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priest is keeping the position for now.
Schultz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there.
Schultz slips nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schultz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Priest is defending well.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Priest is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schultz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Priest defends it well.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schultz trying to control the pace.
Schultz trying to control from half guard but Priest is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Priest won't allow Schultz to pass to mount.
Schultz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Schultz prevents Priest from improving his position.
Schultz is trying to control. Priest wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg.
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schultz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Priest is staying active underneath Schultz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Priest wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
Schultz is keen to just control but Priest is a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Priest is trying to maintain the position but Schultz is very close to passing his half guard.
Schultz wants to take a breather but Priest is having none of it.
Priest is pressing down on Schultz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schultz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schultz wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schultz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schultz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Schultz controlling from the top position.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Schultz from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Priest working for a triangle but Schultz defends it easily.
Schultz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Priest working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Schultz has passed into half guard!
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz prevents Priest from improving his position.
Schultz is taking a breather. Priest 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.
Priest wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Priest won't allow Schultz to pass to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest actively working from the bottom here.
Schultz is controlling the pace.
Priest tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest gets back to full guard.
Schultz trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Priest gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Priest takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Judas Priest seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CACC 23
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Miles North (ranked 2551 p4p, 302 weight class) and Judas Priest (ranked 1995 p4p, 252 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Miles North! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Priest rushes North and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Priest has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics North uses from the top position.
North works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Priest is trying to control but can't.
North is keen to just control but Priest is a slippery customer.
Priest is trying is best to control the position here.
North is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
North prevents Priest from improving his position.
Priest is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Priest.
Priest working a defensive guard but North manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: North (3) vs (0) Priest
That's one minute gone in the round.
North working away.
Priest regains half guard.
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest is trying to control but North manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: North (6) vs (0) Priest
Priest is trying to escape the mount.
North moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Priest has worked his arm free - good work by Priest!
You can see the frustration on Priest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked North off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: North (6) vs (4) Priest
Priest doesn't have the hooks in and North manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: North (8) vs (4) Priest
North passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: North (11) vs (4) Priest
Priest is not content to let North control the position.
North tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no North has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Priest is trying to get back to half guard.
North trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on North's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Priest tries to roll over but North keeps him under control.
North wants to free his trapped foot but Priest is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
Priest gets back to full guard.
Priest looking for a sweep. Not yet Priest, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
North tries to free his leg and advance position but Priest is retaining full guard.
Priest seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
North trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest is trying to keep North in close.
North advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: North (14) vs (4) Priest
Priest is trying to get back to half guard.
North is staying tight to Priest's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
North trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
North is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Priest's shoulder. That is not cool.
North looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Priest prevents North from moving into mount.
Priest manages to get back to half guard.
North is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
North prevents Priest from improving his position.
North is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Priest is defending against the submission attempts here by North.
North prevents Priest from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Priest is not content to let North control the position.
Priest is trying to maintain the position but North is very close to passing his half guard.
North is trying to control the action in half guard but Priest is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
North is working for a kimura but Priest is defending it quite comfortably.
Priest moves into full guard.
North is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Priest has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. North doesn't defend quickly enough and Priest has managed to lock this one up! Can North escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Priest on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Judas Priest!
After winning the bout, Judas Priest thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 14
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Judas Priest (ranked 1954 p4p, 223 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 2518 p4p, 281 weight class). Gracie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Royce 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.
Priest fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie wants to counter the offense by Priest and move into the clinch position.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Priest has Gracie up against the ropes in a clinch.
Priest pulls guard.
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Priest is retaining full guard.
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Priest looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Priest up and slammed him! Priest can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (3) Gracie
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Priest's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
Gracie controlling from side mount.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Priest manages to get back to half guard.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Priest'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.
Priest won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest has a hand on Gracie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (6) Gracie
Priest is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control but Priest is having none of it.
Priest has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Priest (0) vs (9) Gracie
Priest trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest is trying to break free.
Our spies down at at Rio Fight Academy inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Priest trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Priest wants to escape the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
Priest is really stuck here.
Priest looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie is hanging on to Priest's back as he tries to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Priest trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is hanging on to Priest's back as he tries to escape.
Priest looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Priest is in bad spot here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to control Priest but Priest is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Priest rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Priest rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Priest is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie gets his hands free as Priest looks to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Priest tries to break free.
Priest prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.
Gracie is hanging on to Priest's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie not allowing Priest to control his hands.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Priest tries to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Priest trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Priest tries to roll but Gracie sticks to his back.
Gracie trying to control momentarily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Priest is trying to break free.
Priest prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.
Priest tries to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Priest needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Priest can't escape the position.
Gracie just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Priest trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Priest turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (9) Gracie
Gracie pulls Priest in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Priest is now in half guard.
Priest 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.
Priest is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Priest (2) vs (13) Gracie
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Priest regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gracie's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest is trying to control but Gracie passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (2) vs (16) Gracie
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 16 to 2.
Our winner, Royce Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 7
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Judas Priest (ranked 1881 p4p, 242 weight class) and Chris Fda (ranked 2145 p4p, 266 weight class). Fda is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hate Me Now. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chris Fda!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fda closes the distance and pushes Priest back into the ropes.
Fda manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Priest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (3) vs (0) Fda
Priest has knee on belly momentarily but Fda bucks him off and regains half guard.
Fda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
Priest seems to be looking for submissions.
Fda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest wants to work for an arm triangle but Fda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fda keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Fda keeping full guard, as Priest tries to pass.
Fda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fda has his foot on Priest's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Priest works his way back into a safe position though.
Fda 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: Priest (3) vs (2) Fda
Priest trying to control here.
Priest tries to roll over but Fda keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fda pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fda 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.
Priest trying to control here.
Priest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Priest.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Fda from controlling successfully.
Priest has an active guard here but Fda has managed to pass into half guard.
Priest preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Fda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Priest defends it well.
Priest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fda works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (3) vs (5) Fda
Fda jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Priest manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fda passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Priest! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (3) vs (7) Fda
Fda seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Priest is holding on tight.
Priest is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fda has hold of Priest's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Priest manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fda goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Priest turns into him and now he's in Fda's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (5) vs (7) Fda
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Priest trying to control but Fda is working from the bottom.
Fda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fda throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Priest escapes and throws Fda's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (8) vs (7) Fda
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Priest tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Priest tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Priest has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Priest tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Priest thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Priest's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fda wants to control but Priest is keeping busy.
Fda looking for a kimura from the bottom but Priest passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (11) vs (7) Fda
Fda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Priest's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Priest is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fda looking to control.
Priest trying to control but Fda is working from the bottom.
Fda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Priest postures up.
Priest sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fda's guard.
Fda is looking to control Priest's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fda avoid being mounted?
Priest is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fda is just riding it out for now. Priest eventually gives up the hold.
Priest stalling away here and it's allowed Fda to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Priest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fda looking for a guillotine here but Priest defends easily.
Priest got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Priest has managed to get both his arms back between Fda's legs - danger averted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Priest wants to control from the top but Fda keeps moving.
Priest is really struggling to control Fda but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Priest'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.
Fda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fda working for submissions but it's allowed Priest to get to half guard.
Priest 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.
Fda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fda is defending against the submission attempts here by Priest.
Priest wants to take a breather but Fda is having none of it.
Priest is looking for a kimura but Fda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Priest to get the leverage.
Fda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though.
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Fda defends it.
Fda tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fda sees it coming and defends easily.
Priest stalling away here and it's allowed Fda to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fda keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fda is keeping the position for now.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Fda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fda wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Priest has managed to get both his arms back between Fda's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
A very excited looking Judas Priest rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CACC 3
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Judas Priest (ranked 1790 p4p, 225 weight class) and Oscar Stolt (ranked 4793 p4p, 448 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Oscar Stolt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Stolt drives through and clinches with Priest against the ropes.
Stolt is trying to trip Priest. He has hold of a leg but Priest is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stolt persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (0) vs (2) Stolt
Priest working a defensive guard here.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Stolt from controlling successfully.
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stolt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Priest looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stolt preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priest is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Priest is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stolt defends well.
Stolt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stolt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priest swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priest wants to control the position but Stolt says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Priest tries to get to full guard but Stolt has control of the leg.
Priest moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest trying to control the position.
Priest is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stolt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stolt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Priest trying to keep a closed guard but Stolt is proving a slippery customer.
Priest is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Priest is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stolt has picked Priest up and slammed him! Priest can't keep hold of the triangle and Stolt manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (5) Stolt
Priest tries to buck Stolt off but Stolt is having none of it.
Priest gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Stolt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Priest does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stolt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Priest is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
Priest trying to control here.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
Priest trying to control from the bottom.
Priest regains full guard. Nicely done.
Priest has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Stolt has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (8) Stolt
Priest gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Priest wants to get back to full guard but Stolt has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (11) Stolt
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Priest wants to control but Stolt postures up.
Priest is trying to get back to half guard.
Priest struggling a bit here.
Priest is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Stolt wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Priest is trying to control Stolt's posture but Stolt avoids it.
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Priest can't do much from the bottom here.
Priest is looking to regain half guard here but Stolt keeps moving and retains side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stolt looking to control but instead Priest has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Priest trying to control here.
Priest is trying to control but Stolt passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (14) Stolt
You can see the frustration on Priest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest manages to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Priest makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Priest.
Priest is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stolt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Priest is trying to control the position but Stolt postures up.
Stolt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Priest looking to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Priest is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (14) Stolt
Priest looking to sit in guard and control but Stolt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (16) Stolt
Stolt postures up.
Priest is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Priest working for a triangle but Stolt defends it easily.
Priest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stolt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (4) vs (16) Stolt
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stolt has his hands on Priest's head, controlling the position.
Priest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (7) vs (16) Stolt
Priest is trying to get an arm triangle but Stolt is defending well.
Priest working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Priest swings around for an armbar but Stolt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Priest's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (7) vs (18) Stolt
Stolt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Priest throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stolt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Priest wants to control the position but Stolt says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest trying to hold on to Stolt's head to control him but Stolt postures up.
Stolt passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Priest! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (7) vs (21) Stolt
Priest is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Priest sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Priest wants to control the action here but instead Stolt manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (7) vs (24) Stolt
Stolt is looking to work his way around to Priest's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Priest is working to get back to half guard.
Stolt manages to capitalize on a mistake by Priest to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Priest (7) vs (27) Stolt
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stolt's guard. Nice work there by Priest.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (9) vs (27) Stolt
Priest is looking to pass into half guard but Stolt pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stolt is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (9) vs (29) Stolt
And that's the end of the fight!
Stolt wins on points by 29 to 9.
An out of breath Oscar Stolt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 1
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Judas Priest (ranked 1710 p4p, 218 weight class) and Carlos Silverio (ranked 5202 p4p, 464 weight class). Silverio has chosen Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Carlos Silverio!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silverio takes the fight into the clinch.
Priest jumps into guard, dragging Silverio to the mat.
Silverio is fighting to break Priest's control of his arms but Priest is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Silverio won't allow Priest to sweep him here.
Priest has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silverio has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (3) Silverio
Silverio is looking to take a break and control but Priest is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest is letting Silverio control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverio passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Priest! Score +2 for reaching mount: Priest (0) vs (5) Silverio
Silverio looking to control but Priest is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Priest wants to control but Silverio is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Priest sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Silverio trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Priest has his foot on Silverio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silverio works his way back into a safe position though.
Priest tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Priest bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silverio's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (5) Silverio
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silverio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Priest slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (5) vs (5) Silverio
Priest swings around for an armbar but Silverio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Priest's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (5) vs (7) Silverio
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest looking to control.
Silverio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Silverio rolls with it to try and escape but Priest cranks on the arm and Silverio is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Perez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Priest cracks a nice hook into Perez's ribs.
Perez misses with the combination.
Priest feints the counter takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Perez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Perez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Priest lands a head shot.
Priest swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Priest scores with the left hand. Perez knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Priest drives through and clinches with Perez against the cage.
Perez is trying to break free.#TD2#
Priest tightens his grip and picks Perez up, before dumping him to the ground. Perez manages to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Priest slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Priest seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Perez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Judas Priest!
In his post fight interview, Judas Priest started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
EFC Diaz vs Bakunin
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Schultz's corner calls for a 1-2. Schultz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No joy there for Priest, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Priest lands a really nice looking cross but Schultz seems unphased.
Schultz throws a low kick, looking for Priest's leg but Priest calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Priest closes the distance and clinches.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schultz struggles to land a body shot inside as Priest controls his hands.
Priest has had enough of the clinch but Schultz keeps him there for the moment.
Schultz pushes Priest back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Priest misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Schultz on the inside.
Priest working hard to break the clinch.
Priest goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Priest gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Priest is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schultz is just riding it out for now. Priest eventually gives up the hold.
Schultz is controlling Priest's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Schultz wants to get back to his feet.
Priest thows a huge punch but Schultz dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Priest is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schultz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Priest missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Priest is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schultz pushes Priest off looking to stand but Priest dives back in and keeps control.
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schultz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schultz wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Schultz is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Priest shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schultz sprawls well. Schultz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Priest gets slowly back to his feet.
Schultz misses with a few strikes there.
Schultz scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Priest displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Priest throws a looping overhand right but Schultz ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Schultz lands with a right hand.
Schultz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Schultz lands a head shot.#ROC#
Priest is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
Schultz scores with a sloppy right hand. Priest should have avoided that one.
Priest is still on wobbly legs! Can Schultz finish him?
Priest slips a jab and a cross from Schultz.
Schultz cracks Priest on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Priest falls backwards against the cage. Schultz follows up with more strikes that drop Priest to his knees. Schultz keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Priest! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dutch Schultz!
During a confident post fight interview, Dutch Schultz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFC Trudeau vs Lawrence
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Diaz thuds a left hand into Priest's body.
Diaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
Priest fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz tries a head kick but it misses.
Priest drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diaz sprawls and moves away.
Mat Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Priest. Priest maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Priest throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Priest takes a kick to the side of the head.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Priest avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Priest manages to break the clinch.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Priest.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Priest shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diaz napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Priest is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Priest'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.
Priest thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Priest is keen to just control but Diaz is a slippery customer.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Priest lands a couple of elbows.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Priest's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Priest is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Priest is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Priest uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Priest!#REVR##SUB2#
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
Priest looking to pass the guard.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Priest defends well.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest throwing strikes but missing.
Priest throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priest is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mat Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Judas Priest's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Priest tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Priest ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Priest misses with a double jab.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priest manages to avoid it.
Priest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Priest tries to clinch there but Diaz circles away.
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Priest.
Diaz lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Priest throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Priest slips a jab from Diaz.
Priest fails with the takedown.#T1#
Priest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Priest.
Diaz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Priest with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Priest.
Priest scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Priest slips under a jab from Diaz.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priest. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but Priest bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Priest avoids the body shot from Diaz.
Priest looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Priest fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz tests Priest's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Priest takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz lands a high kick!
#ROC2#
Priest is rocked!
Diaz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Priest.
Oh Priest is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Priest closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Priest trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Priest got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Priest has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Priest seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Priest stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Diaz throws up his legs and catches Priest in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Priest tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Diaz! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mat Diaz!
Mat Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EFC Boxer vs Anderson
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Hawtry throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Priest to counter with a crisp jab.
Hawtry works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
Priest shoots in for a double leg but Hawtry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little jabbing left from Hawtry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Priest gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hawtry.
Priest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawtry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Priest.
Priest drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hawtry sprawls and moves away.
Hawtry works Priest's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Priest closes the distance and clinches.
Hawtry has Priest pressed against the cage.
Hawtry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Priest creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Priest blocks a body shot from Hawtry.
Hawtry blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Hawtry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Hawtry misses.
Priest throws the left hand but Hawtry avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Hawtry throws a jab but it's blocked by Priest.
Hawtry misses with a right hand #CL#
and Priest holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Priest working aggressively here.
Priest has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Priest lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawtry backwards. #TD#
Priest drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Priest working for a triangle but Hawtry defends it easily.
Hawtry showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hawtry trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom. #T2#
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hawtry throws a big elbow that misses.
Hawtry trying to control but Priest is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hawtry slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hawtry takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Priest throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Priest on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Priest doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Charles Hawtry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawtry misses with a wild body shot.
Hawtry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priest.
Hawtry gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hawtry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Priest throws out the jab.
Priest takes a swing at Hawtry's ribcage but misses.
Priest loads up on a big right hand but Hawtry slips the punch.
It seemed like Hawtry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawtry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Priest misses.
Hawtry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Priest throws a head kick that misses.
Hawtry tries to counter with a clinch but Priest shakes him off and moves away.
Hawtry misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Priest counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Priest.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawtry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Priest's guard. #REVB#
Hawtry postures up and lands a big shot to Priest's brow. #T4#
Hawtry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hawtry works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hawtry is nestled in close to Priest, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hawtry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Priest is rocked!
Hawtry working Priest over with strikes.
Oh Priest is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawtry prevents Priest from improving his position.
Priest is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charles Hawtry will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Judas Priest's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Hawtry misses.
Priest seems to have got his legs back now.
Sloppy strikes from Hawtry. Those never looked like landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priest. Hawtry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Priest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawtry thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawtry lands a nice looking body shot.
Hawtry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Priest darts in looking for a takedown but Hawtry gets double underhooks and turns Priest into the cage.
Hawtry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Priest clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Hawtry's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hawtry takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Priest avoiding damage as Hawtry throws knees to the body.
Hawtry has Priest pushed against the cage.
Priest has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hawtry after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Hawtry struggles to land a body shot inside as Priest controls his hands.
Priest taking a breather.#TD#
Priest manages to pull guard.
Hawtry content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Hawtry 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.
Priest is striking off his back. Hawtry thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.
Priest avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawtry.
Priest wants to improve his position but Hawtry is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawtry wants to take a breather but Priest is having none of it.
Hawtry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hawtry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hawtry connects with a nice short shot to Priest's temple.
Hawtry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
Hawtry with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hawtry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priest looks for a takedown but Hawtry sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judas Priest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Priest drops his hands momentarily and Hawtry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
Hawtry just misses with a punch to the body.
Priest drops his hands momentarily and Hawtry takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Priest closes the distance and clinches.
Hawtry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Priest has him pressed against the cage.
Priest lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hawtry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Come on Hawtry - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hawtry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Priest backwards.
Hawtry blocks an uppercut.
Hawtry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hawtry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawtry avoiding damage.
Hawtry gets underhooks to prevent Priest's takedown attempt.
Priest has a couple of punches blocked by Hawtry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Hawtry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Judas Priest's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hawtry moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Priest misses the body punch
and Hawtry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawtry throws a monster overhand right that drops Priest! Hawtry follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Hawtry!
Charles Hawtry made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.
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Event:
EFC Orion vs Hawtry
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Schultz throws a sloppy head kick and Priest moves out of range easily.
Priest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Priest will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That kick from Schultz tenderised Priest's leg. Priest is trying to keep his angry face on.
Priest throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Priest lands with a good body shot.
Schultz throws a good cross that connects.
Priest needs to keep his hands up - Schultz had a free shot at his head there.
Schultz misses with a looping left.
Schultz with a jab.
Priest blocks a head kick by Schultz.
Schultz scores with a body shot.
Schultz tries to bum rush Priest with a series of wild strikes but Priest uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schultz tries to land a front kick but Priest steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priest shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schultz defends it nicely.
Schultz misses with a few strikes there.
Priest wants to clinch.#T1#
Schultz jabs Priest to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Priest wants to clinch.
Priest is looking to land body kicks.
Priest has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Schultz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Priest backs up against the cage.
Schultz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priest.
Priest is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Priest moves in looking to clinch but Schultz pushes him off.
Priest tries to bum rush Schultz with a series of wild strikes but Schultz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Priest throws a lazy right hand but Schultz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schultz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Schultz throws a hook to the side of Priest's head but Priest sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schultz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Priest has his takedown stuffed
and Schultz counters with a left and a right that stings Priest. #ROC2#
Priest is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judas Priest. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Priest misses.
A left lands for Schultz.
Oh Priest is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circle, before Schultz throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Priest's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Schultz lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Dutch Schultz!
An out of breath Dutch Schultz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EFC Gozen vs Matsuoka
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Priest ducks under a wild hook from Alviso.
Jerome Alviso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alviso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alviso shoots in looking for a takedown but Priest manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alviso's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alviso throws a series of punches but Priest moves out of range.
A nice side step and Priest releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Priest blocks a head kick by Alviso.
A lazy left from Priest finds it's target.
A low kick from Alviso is predictable there #TD2#
and Priest counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alviso trying to control from the bottom.
Alviso gets full guard.
Priest landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Alviso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Priest drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alviso looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alviso looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alviso! #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Priest's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Priest 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.#T1#
Priest is looking for a sweep.
Alviso lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Priest down.
Priest is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alviso off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Priest sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Alviso taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Judas Priest!
A less than humble Judas Priest misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Jerome Alviso was interviewed post fight and said 'My dad and brother are going to kick my ass again when I get home...'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Priest closes the distance and clinches.
Priest pushes off an throws an elbow but Tonga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Priest tries to work over Tonga's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Priest.
Priest is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tonga has had enough of the clinch but Priest keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Priest.
Priest lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Priest lands a hook that snaps the head of Tonga backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tonga's efforts to push away.
Priest pushes Tonga back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tonga tries to break the clinch but Priest is controlling the position.
Priest lands with a light punch inside. #T1##TD2#
Priest jumps guard and drags Tonga to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Priest looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Tonga is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Priest has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tonga is looking to defend but Priest has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tonga! Priest pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tonga taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Judas Priest!
In his post fight interview, Judas Priest started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Priest throws a looping overhand right but Caria ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Priest bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Priest lands a nice forearm strike.
Caria is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Caria has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Priest lands a decent elbow from side control.
Caria tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Priest wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Caria on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
An elbow from Priest crashes against the mat.
Caria struggling a bit here.
Priest throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Priest working the ground and pound but Caria is defending the strikes.
Caria tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Priest has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Caria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Priest staying calm.#SUB2#
Priest has hold of Caria's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Caria seems comfortable defending it but Priest has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Caria is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Caria is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Priest couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Judas Priest!
In his post fight interview, Judas Priest started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Hardy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Priest.
Hardy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Priest was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hardy throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Priest counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Hardy is working away.
Hardy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hardy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gangsterdamage, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Priest is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hardy is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Hardy pushes Priest off and gets back to his feet.
Hardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Priest closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
Priest swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Hardy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Priest will feel that in the morning.
Priest sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Priest takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Priest takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hardy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Priest has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Priest scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hardy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hardy throws a hook but Priest blocks it.
Outlaw Hardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Priest tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Priest.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hardy wants to land a leg kick but Priest is out of range.
Priest takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Priest looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Hardy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Priest is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Priest tries to land knees in the clinch but Hardy avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Hardy darts in and clinches Priest up against the cage.
Hardy struggles to land a body shot inside as Priest controls his hands.
Priest tries to throw a body punch but Hardy avoids it by throwing Priest back against the cage.
Priest fails to pull guard.
Outlaw Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Priest.
Hardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Priest controlling the action here for a moment.
Hardy lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Priest is rocked!
Priest throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy. #T3##BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some wild striking there from Priest.
Hardy misses with a low kick.
Priest avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Priest feints the counter takedown.
Hardy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Priest closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Priest walks into a left hand.
Priest is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Priest shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the cage. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hardy throws an overhand right that drops Priest like a sack of potatoes! Hardy dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Outlaw Hardy!
In his post fight interview, Outlaw Hardy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Priest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
so McLarnin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McLarnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Priest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Priest has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McLarnin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Priest.
McLarnin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
Priest parries the strikes from McLarnin easily there. McLarnin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Priest to escape.
McLarnin has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest gets back to half guard.
McLarnin trying to mount his opponent but Priest defends it.
Priest tries to roll over but McLarnin keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
McLarnin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
McLarnin trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McLarnin is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLarnin pulls his head out easily.
Priest is staying active underneath McLarnin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Priest is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Coffee Shop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McLarnin is controlling the pace.
Priest trying to control from the bottom.
McLarnin trying to control the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McLarnin lands a nice short elbow.
McLarnin wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
McLarnin trying to mount his opponent but Priest defends it. #T3#
Priest striking from half guard on the bottom.
McLarnin trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Priest swings widly with a right hand
and McLarnin counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
Priest cracks McLarnin with a good jab.
Priest throws a jab but it's blocked by McLarnin.
Priest misses with a body shot
letting McLarnin counter with a right hand.
McLarnin shoots for a takedown but Priest saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Priest appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Left hook, right uppercut from Priest.
Priest throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McLarnin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Priest throws a hook but McLarnin blocks it.#T4##TD#
Priest shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McLarnin napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
McLarnin explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priest missing with a left hand there. McLarnin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLarnin throws a counter combo.
McLarnin shoots in for a takedown but Priest shows good takedown defense.
A big left from Priest misses.
McLarnin goes for a double leg but Priest avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Priest continues to drive forward.
Judas Priest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy McLarnin.
Priest misses with a looping left.
McLarnin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Priest misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLarnin.
Priest throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and McLarnin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McLarnin.
Priest lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Priest throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy McLarnin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Judas Priest's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McLarnin takes a swing at Priest's ribcage but misses.
McLarnin tries to clinch but Priest is having none of it.
Judas Priest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLarnin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priest.
Priest misses with a leg kick.
Priest scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Priest ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Priest swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McLarnin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest throws a lazy uppercut
and McLarnin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Priest thinking.
Priest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McLarnin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Priest throws a hook to the side of McLarnin's head but McLarnin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priest. McLarnin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
McLarnin moves out of range of the leg kick from Priest.
And McLarnin tries to counter it with a takedown but Priest pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Priest throws out a loose jab but McLarnin uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLarnin throws a hook but Priest avoids it easily.
Priest missing with a left hand there. McLarnin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Priest throws an off balance right hand
and Priest takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McLarnin wants to slow Priest down by chopping away at his legs.
Priest throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McLarnin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Priest rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McLarnin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Priest thinking.
Nice defenses there by McLarnin.
McLarnin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Priest misses its intended target. #T2#
McLarnin dives in and grabs Priest's left leg, looking for a takedown. Priest pushes down on McLarnin's head and hops out.
A telegraphed right hand from Priest misses the target.
Priest swats away the attempt to clinch by McLarnin.
McLarnin shoots for a double leg takedown but Priest sprawls well. He's pushed McLarnin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Priest fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Priest shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Priest showed some decent athleticism there. #ES2#
McLarnin manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Priest bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McLarnin's head.
Nice takedown defense from Priest. No joy for McLarnin on that attempt.
Priest half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Judas Priest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy McLarnin.#TD#
Priest shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Priest showed some decent athleticism there.
McLarnin is looking to improve his position.
Priest trying to control from half guard but McLarnin is working away. #T4#
McLarnin wants to get back to his feet.
Priest is looking to stall here but McLarnin recovers full guard.
McLarnin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jimmy McLarnin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but McLarnin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Priest is sitting in close to McLarnin's body. McLarnin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Priest is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Priest is tapping! That was a very nice submission by McLarnin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy McLarnin!
An out of breath Jimmy McLarnin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Judas Priest (ranked 3335 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Grishin (ranked 3484 p4p, 444 weight class). Grishin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Danger. Viktor Grishin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Viktor Grishin!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Grishin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (0) vs (2) Grishin
Grishin wants to pass to mount but Priest is defending the position.
Grishin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Priest defends it well.
Priest is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grishin is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grishin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grishin is thwarting Priest's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priest actively working from the bottom here.
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
Grishin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Priest's thigh. Priest counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Priest escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grishin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grishin slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Priest trying to control from the bottom.
Grishin wants to pass the guard but Priest is defending well.
Grishin wants to work for an arm triangle but Priest is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Priest is looking for a sweep. Grishin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grishin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Priest does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
Grishin 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grishin wants to work for an arm triangle but Priest is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Priest'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.
Priest wants to control but Grishin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grishin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grishin passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Priest (0) vs (5) Grishin
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priest is squirming around, avoiding Grishin's attempts to control the action.
Grishin controlling his opponent.
Grishin looking to control but Priest is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Priest is looking to improve his position but Grishin isn't that keen on the idea.
Grishin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Grishin avoids the attempt from Priest to control.
Priest tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grishin is trying to take his opponent's back.
Grishin looking for a guillotine from mount but Priest is having none of it.
Priest is trying to reverse the position but instead Grishin has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Priest (0) vs (8) Grishin
Grishin working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Priest is doing well to defend. Grishin seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Priest is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Viktor Grishin!
Viktor Grishin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Judas Priest (ranked 3325 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleon Wright (ranked 1279 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cleon Wright!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wright clinches up with Priest and pushes him back against the cage.
Wright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Priest gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wright goes for a takedown attempt but Priest pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wright instigates a clinch.
Priest is pressed up against the cage. Wright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Priest down to the mat. Priest avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Judas Priest has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cleon Wright.
Wright gets tackled into the cage by Priest. Priest maintains the clinch.
Priest lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Wright
Wright wants to control but Priest is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priest performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright works his way to full guard. Good work.
Priest trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priest preventing the sweep.
Wright is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Priest'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.
Priest trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Priest won't allow Wright to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at The Coffee Shop inform us that Wright has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Priest wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Priest trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Priest drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wright manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Priest has Wright in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (2) Wright
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priest is trying to control the position but Wright postures up.
Priest is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wright defends well.
Priest looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Priest has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wright has managed to get both his arms back between Priest's legs - danger averted.
Wright wants to pass the guard but Priest is keeping the position.
Wright sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priest has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Wright should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Priest has tightened it up now! Wright 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 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Judas Priest!
In his post fight interview, Judas Priest started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Shah stalks Priest and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Priest's face. Priest staggers backwards, shaken.
Priest looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Priest throwing a counter right hand but Shah manages to avoid it.
Jab from Shah.
Priest shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shah sprawls well. Shah wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Priest gets slowly back to his feet.
Priest tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shah misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Priest decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shah's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Priest preventing the sweep.
Priest stays in close to Shah's body and controls the position.
Shah trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Priest being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Priest accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Priest keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shah's head.
Shah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Priest trying to control but Shah is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Priest pushes down on Shah's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Priest is taking a breather. Shah 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Priest looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shah with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Priest passes to side control.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shah keeps working.
Priest is trying to ground and pound but Shah uses the momentary lack of control by Priest to regain half guard.
Shah trying to hold on to Priest's head to control him but Priest postures up.
Priest throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Priest. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Priest is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Priest is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shah doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Priest. #SUB#
Priest is trying for a kimura here. Shah looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Priest wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Judas Priest!
Judas Priest decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Priest throws a sloppy body shot
and Hazard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Priest misses with a jab, cross combination.
Priest thuds a left hand into Hazard's body.
Priest tries to clinch but Hazard moves out of range.
Hazard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Priest paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Judas Priest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hazard looks to throw the jab but Priest is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hazard misses the jab.#T1#
Priest connects with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hazard checks a leg kick.
Hazard looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Priest misses with a right hand
letting Hazard counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
Hazard ducks under a wild hook from Priest.
A little jabbing left from Hazard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Priest sizes up Hazard with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Priest slips under a jab from Hazard.
Priest tries to land a body kick
and Hazard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Priest looks for a takedown but Hazard sprawls well.#T2##TD#
Priest manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hazard on his heels. He'll look to pass Hazard's guard now, I'm sure.
Priest forces his way into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priest is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Priest thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hazard's head.
Hazard is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Priest is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Priest maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hazard could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Priest has cracked it and Hazard is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Priest!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Judas Priest!
The defeated Skap Hazard had this to say: 'I will win next time. That's for sure!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Priest displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Grozny throws out the jab.
Grozny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Priest is looking to counter punch.
Grozny scores with a shot to the body.
Grozny throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grozny looks to land a right hand but Priest moved out of range.
Priest steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grozny.
Grozny throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Priest wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grozny.
Grozny dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Priest avoids a kick to the body.
Grozny lands a head kick. Priest smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Judas Priest has been cut.
Grozny misses with a body shot.
Priest is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grozny defending well as Priest loads up on a big left hand.
Priest misses with a few strikes there.
Grozny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Priest.#T1##KD2#
Grozny throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Priest tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#
Priest is rocked!
Grozny loads up on a big left hand. Priest felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Grozny looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Priest can't hide his disappointment, as Grozny celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandr Grozny!
Alexandr Grozny bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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