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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Diego Lugano!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Irrawaddy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lugano stopping the sweep attempt from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy controls Lugano momentarily but Lugano frees himself.
Irrawaddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Irrawaddy, not yet.
Lugano trying to control the position from guard on top but Irrawaddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irrawaddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lugano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irrawaddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy 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: Irrawaddy (2) vs (0) Lugano
Irrawaddy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Irrawaddy uses his free foot to push down on Lugano's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lugano. Score +3 for passing guard: Irrawaddy (5) vs (0) Lugano#T1##SUB#
Irrawaddy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lugano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lugano tries to lock up and control but Irrawaddy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Irrawaddy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lugano wants to control but Irrawaddy is having none of it.
Irrawaddy tries to control but Lugano wriggling away.
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Lugano is looking to get to half guard.
Irrawaddy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lugano is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Irrawaddy has control of Lugano's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lugano regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Irrawaddy wants to control the pace but Lugano is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Irrawaddy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Lugano tries to reverse the position but Irrawaddy maintains control.#SUB#
Irrawaddy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lugano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Irrawaddy has control of Lugano's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lugano regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lugano wants to hold on but Irrawaddy pushes him away.#SUB#
Irrawaddy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lugano manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Irrawaddy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lugano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Irrawaddy working away.
Irrawaddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lugano keeps working. #SUB#
Irrawaddy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lugano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Irrawaddy has knee on belly momentarily but Lugano bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB#
Irrawaddy seems to be looking for submissions.
#T5##SUB#
Irrawaddy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lugano is just riding it out for now. Irrawaddy eventually gives up the hold.
Lugano trying to hold on to Irrawaddy's head to control him but Irrawaddy postures up.
#SUB#
Irrawaddy seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Irrawaddy is trying to work for a kimura but Lugano is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Irrawaddy is trying to work for a kimura but Lugano is defending well.
#T6#
Irrawaddy is trying to control. Lugano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lugano is looking for a sweep. Irrawaddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Irrawaddy trying to pass the guard but Lugano defending well.
Lugano trying to control but Irrawaddy postures up.
#SUB#
Irrawaddy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lugano has managed to free his arm - good work.
Irrawaddy wants to take a breather but Lugano is having none of it. #T7#
Irrawaddy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lugano! Score +3 for passing guard: Irrawaddy (8) vs (0) Lugano
Irrawaddy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lugano wants to control but Irrawaddy is having none of it.#SUB#
Irrawaddy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Irrawaddy wants to control the pace but Lugano is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Irrawaddy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lugano manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T8#
Lugano tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Irrawaddy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lugano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Irrawaddy has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Irrawaddy (10) vs (0) Lugano
Irrawaddy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Irrawaddy looking to control but Lugano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9##SUB#
Irrawaddy wants to finish this one by submission but Lugano is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy tries to control but Lugano wriggling away.
Lugano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lugano wants to hold on but Irrawaddy pushes him away.#SUB#
Irrawaddy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lugano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Irrawaddy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lugano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Irrawaddy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T10#
Lugano manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Irrawaddy is trying to work for a kimura but Lugano is defending well.
#SUB#
Irrawaddy is looking for a kimura but Lugano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Irrawaddy to get the leverage. #SUB#
Irrawaddy wants to work for an arm triangle but Lugano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lugano has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Irrawaddy is working away from the top position though.
Lugano gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Irrawaddy passes Lugano's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Irrawaddy is looking to take a break and control but Lugano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Irrawaddy is trying to work for a kimura but Lugano is defending well.
Irrawaddy uses his free foot to push down on Lugano's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lugano. Score +3 for passing guard: Irrawaddy (13) vs (0) Lugano
Irrawaddy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lugano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Irrawaddy controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Irrawaddy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Irrawaddy controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Irrawaddy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lugano manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Irrawaddy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lugano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T13#
Lugano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Irrawaddy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Irrawaddy sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Irrawaddy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lugano wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Lugano is trying to maintain the position but Irrawaddy is very close to passing his half guard.
Lugano tries to roll over but Irrawaddy keeps him under control.
Irrawaddy wants to pass to mount but Lugano is defending the position.
Lugano is staying active underneath Irrawaddy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lugano gets full guard.
Irrawaddy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Irrawaddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Lugano is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy takes the fight on points by 13 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Lemony Snicket! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Diego Lugano!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Snicket gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lugano tries to pull guard but Snicket forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lugano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Lugano gets control of Snicket's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lugano will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lugano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snicket wants to control from the top but Lugano keeps moving.
Snicket preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lugano keeping moving, preventing Snicket from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Lugano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snicket gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lugano is trying to control the position but Snicket postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Snicket has gone for a leg lock! Lugano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Snicket's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snicket (0) vs (2) Lugano#SUB#
Snicket has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lugano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Lugano trying to control the position from guard on top but Snicket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lugano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snicket has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lugano has managed to get both his arms back between Snicket's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Snicket working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lugano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lugano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Snicket working for a triangle but Lugano defends it easily.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lugano trying to control but Snicket is working from the bottom.
Lugano looking to pass the guard.
Lugano keeps trying to improve his position.
Lugano passes Snicket's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Lugano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4##SUB#
Snicket looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Snicket looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lugano passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Snicket (0) vs (5) Lugano
Snicket sneaks back into half guard.
Lugano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Snicket (0) vs (8) Lugano#T5#
Lugano is looking to work his way around to Snicket's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lugano tries to control but Snicket wriggling away.
Snicket tries to reverse the position but Lugano maintains control.
Lugano trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Snicket working to try and regain half guard.
Lugano looking to control but Snicket is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snicket tries to reverse the position but Lugano maintains control.
Snicket gets back to half guard.
Lugano passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Snicket (0) vs (11) Lugano
Snicket 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#
Lugano passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Snicket (0) vs (14) Lugano
Snicket is trying to get back to half guard.
Lugano is looking to take a break and control but Snicket is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snicket is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Lugano moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Snicket (0) vs (16) Lugano
Snicket is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lugano trying to control but Snicket is having none of it.
Snicket stops Lugano from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T9#
Snicket slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Snicket works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lugano trying to move into half guard but instead Snicket has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snicket (2) vs (16) Lugano
Lugano trying to keep a closed guard but Snicket is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Snicket drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lugano looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lugano looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lugano! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snicket (2) vs (20) Lugano
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lugano tries to move into full mount but can't pass Snicket's legs. #T10#
Snicket is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lugano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Snicket actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Snicket is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lugano pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Snicket is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lugano pulls his head out easily. #T11##SUB#
Snicket actively working from the bottom here.
Lugano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Snicket looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Snicket is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Lugano is just content to waste time from the top position. Snicket takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lugano looking to sit in guard and control but Snicket gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snicket (4) vs (20) Lugano
Lugano keeping moving, preventing Snicket from controlling successfully.
Lugano is trying to control the position but Snicket postures up.
Lugano wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Snicket wants to control from the top but Lugano keeps moving.
Lugano wants to sweep here but Snicket controlling him for the moment.
Lugano keeping moving, preventing Snicket from controlling successfully.
Snicket stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lugano swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Snicket trying to control but Lugano is working from the bottom.
Lugano keeping full guard, as Snicket tries to pass.
Snicket looking to sit in guard and control but Lugano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Snicket (4) vs (22) Lugano
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lugano trying to control but Snicket is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lugano wins on points by 22 to 4.
Diego Lugano is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Diego Lugano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Bob Brown!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lugano tries to counter with a takedown but Brown is quick to defend against it.
Bob Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Lugano.
Lugano is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Brown manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Lugano defends it easily.
Lugano sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Lugano from controlling successfully. #T1#
Brown has control of Lugano's left arm, preventing Lugano from doing any damage.
Lugano wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown has Lugano pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Lugano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lugano has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Lugano trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lugano stacks Brown 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 Lugano! Score +3 for passing guard: Lugano (3) vs (0) Brown
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown is not content to let Lugano control the position. #T3#
Brown tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lugano easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lugano (5) vs (0) Brown
Lugano manages to capitalize on a mistake by Brown to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lugano (8) vs (0) Brown
Lugano tries to keep control of the position but Brown is staying busy.
Brown trying to control the action but Lugano just sinks the hooks in.
Brown is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lugano off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lugano is hanging on to Brown's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Lugano struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lugano is hanging on to Brown's back as he tries to escape.
Lugano trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lugano controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is still trying to improve position.#T5#
Brown is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Brown manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lugano's guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lugano (8) vs (2) Brown#SUB2#
Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lugano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lugano has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lugano (10) vs (2) Brown
Brown wants to control the position but Lugano says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Brown is trying to keep Lugano in close.
#T6##SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lugano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown is trying to control the position but Lugano postures up.
Lugano looking to pass the guard.
Lugano trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Lugano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #T7##SUB2#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lugano is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lugano passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown 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.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lugano is working away from the top position though.
Lugano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Lugano trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown wants to control but Lugano is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Lugano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Lugano is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Lugano is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lugano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Lugano trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Lugano has control of the leg. #T10#
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lugano trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lugano stacks Brown 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 Lugano! Score +3 for passing guard: Lugano (13) vs (2) Brown
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Lugano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lugano haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lugano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown is not content to let Lugano control the position.
Lugano tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brown's legs.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lugano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lugano wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Brown wants to control but Lugano is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Lugano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Lugano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown trying to control here.
#T14##SUB#
Lugano 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lugano takes the fight on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Diego Lugano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Anderson Nogueira !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Nogueira moves into the clinch.#TD#
Lugano jumps guard.
Lugano trying to control the position.
Lugano 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: Lugano (2) vs (0) Nogueira
Nogueira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lugano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nogueira wants to control but Lugano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nogueira is not content to let Lugano control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lugano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lugano is pressing down on Nogueira 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nogueira is holding on for now. #T1#
Nogueira tries to roll over but Lugano keeps him under control.
Lugano trying to pass the guard but Nogueira defending well.
Lugano is trying to control. Nogueira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Nogueira is in trouble now - Lugano has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lugano (5) vs (0) Nogueira
Lugano fails to advance to Nogueira 's back.
Nogueira wants to control but Lugano is having none of it.
Lugano fails to take his opponent's back.
Lugano controlling his opponent. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lugano trying to control but Nogueira is having none of it.
Nogueira prevents Lugano from taking his back.#T4#
Lugano controlling the pace for now.
Nogueira prevents Lugano from taking his back.
Lugano takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lugano (8) vs (0) Nogueira
Nogueira tries to break free.
#T5#
Nogueira is keeping busy.
Lugano gets his hands free as Nogueira looks to control.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Nogueira showing good submission defense here.
Lugano trying to control.#T6#
Lugano controls the action.
Nogueira tries to escape but Lugano has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Lugano is looking for a choke. Nogueira gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Nogueira manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lugano (8) vs (2) Nogueira
Nogueira stopping the sweep attempt from Lugano.#T7#
Nogueira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lugano is trying to hold Nogueira in close to prevent damage but Nogueira has managed to pass into half guard.
Lugano trying to control from the bottom.
Lugano is looking to improve his position.
Nogueira is thwarting Lugano's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Lugano is concentrating on defense, preventing Nogueira from advancing position.
Lugano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nogueira controlling the pace.
Nogueira is looking to advance position but Lugano won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lugano manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Lugano working a defensive guard here.
Nogueira trying to control the position from guard on top but Lugano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lugano is trying to control the position but Nogueira postures up.
Lugano looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
Lugano keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lugano looking to control.
Lugano is controlling Nogueira 's posture.
Lugano keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Nogueira controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Lugano controlling Nogueira 's posture.
Nogueira preventing the sweep.
Lugano wants to improve his position but instead Nogueira has moved into half guard.
Lugano is positioning himself well to prevent Nogueira advancing to mount. #T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lugano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lugano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lugano 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.
Lugano is adopting a defensive guard.
Lugano 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: Lugano (10) vs (2) Nogueira #T13#
Lugano is looking to take a break and control but Nogueira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lugano is looking to advance position but Nogueira won't allow it. #SUB#
Lugano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nogueira has managed to free his arm - good work. #T14#
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lugano wants to control but Nogueira is keeping him busy.
Lugano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nogueira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lugano is looking to take a break and control but Nogueira 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!
Lugano wants to free his trapped foot but Nogueira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lugano takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Diego Lugano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kin Karn!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Karn closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Lugano pulls 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.
Lugano wants to sweep but no luck.
Lugano being controlled here, momentarily.
Karn looking to pass the guard.
Karn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Karn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karn passes Lugano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lugano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lugano.#SUB2#
Karn has gone for a leg lock! Lugano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Karn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lugano (2) vs (0) Karn#T1#
Karn wants to sweep here but Lugano controlling him for the moment.
Karn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lugano is one step ahead there.
Lugano wants to control from the top but Karn keeps moving.
Lugano looking to pass the guard.
Lugano wants to control from the top but Karn keeps moving. #T2##SUB2#
Karn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lugano trying to control the position from guard on top but Karn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karn 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.
Karn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lugano 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#
Lugano trying to control but Karn is working from the bottom.
Karn looking to control but Lugano passes into half guard.
Lugano is trying to control the action in half guard but Karn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lugano is really struggling to control Karn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Karn trying to hold on to Lugano's head to control him but Lugano postures up.
Karn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Karn manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Lugano stands and throws Karn's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lugano (5) vs (0) Karn
Lugano has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Karn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lugano (7) vs (0) Karn#SUB#
Lugano swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Karn is now in Lugano's guard. A big mistake from Lugano there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lugano (7) vs (2) Karn
Lugano looking for a sweep. Not yet Lugano, not yet.
Karn wants to control from the top but Lugano keeps moving.
Lugano is trying to keep Karn in close.
Karn stays in close to Lugano's body and controls the position.
Lugano lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lugano (9) vs (2) Karn#T5#
Lugano won't allow Karn to sweep him here.
Karn keeping moving, preventing Lugano from controlling successfully.
Lugano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lugano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karn keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Karn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Karn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Lugano trying to control but Karn is working from the bottom.
Karn can't keep his opponent in guard - Lugano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Karn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lugano wants to free his trapped foot but Karn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karn regains full guard. Nicely done.
Karn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lugano (9) vs (4) Karn
Lugano 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: Lugano (11) vs (4) Karn#T7#
Lugano wants to free his trapped foot but Karn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Karn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lugano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lugano is working hard here to advance position.
Karn wants to sweep here but Lugano controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Lugano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Karn is adopting a defensive guard.
Lugano tries to free his leg and advance position but Karn is retaining full guard.
Lugano trying to control but Karn is working from the bottom.
Lugano passes into half guard.
Lugano trying to control from half guard but Karn is working away. #SUB#
Lugano seems to be working for a kimura but Karn defends the submission attempt.#T9#
Karn wants to get back to full guard.
Karn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Karn is looking to get back to full guard here but Lugano has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Lugano (14) vs (4) Karn
Lugano trying to control the position but Karn is working away.
Karn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lugano advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lugano (16) vs (4) Karn#T10#
Lugano looking to control but Karn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lugano takes Karn's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Karn is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Lugano (19) vs (4) Karn
Karn trying to control the hands but Lugano won't let him.
Lugano trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Lugano looking for the choke but no joy. #T11##SUB#
Karn 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 Lugano gets his way!
Will Lugano go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lugano biding his time, controlling Karn.
Karn is trying to break free.
#T12#
Lugano wants to control the position but Karn frees himself and scrambles - Lugano manages to regain control in side control.
Karn tries to bench press Lugano off him but Lugano keeps the position.
Karn can't do much from the bottom here.
Lugano works to advance to full mount. Karn defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lugano (21) vs (4) Karn
Lugano wants to take his opponent's back but Karn doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Lugano is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Karn to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Karn shrugs it off. #T13#
Lugano looking to control but Karn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Lugano swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Karn is now in Lugano's guard. A big mistake from Lugano there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lugano (21) vs (6) Karn
Lugano is trying to control the position but Karn postures up.
Karn tries to free his leg and advance position but Lugano is retaining full guard. #T14#
Karn trying to control the position from guard on top but Lugano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lugano pulls Karn in close to prevent any damage.
Lugano keeping moving, preventing Karn from controlling successfully.
Karn is fighting to break Lugano's control of his arms but Lugano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karn wants to pass the guard but Lugano is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lugano takes the fight on points by 21 to 6. |
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