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CACC 118 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Dani Holguin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Holguin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Torres pinned against the ropes. Torres gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL#
Holguin instigates a clinch.
Holguin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Torres.
Holguin can't get the takedown.
Holguin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Torres prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dani Holguin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holguin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Torres fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Torres moves into range and clinches up with Holguin.
Torres wants to take the fight to the mat but Holguin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Torres turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Holguin (0) vs (4) Torres
Holguin's coaches at ACME 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.#T1#
Torres works to advance to full mount. Holguin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Holguin (0) vs (6) Torres
Holguin is trying desperately to improve position.
Torres avoids the attempt from Holguin to control.
Holguin is trying desperately to improve 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.
Torres avoids the attempt from Holguin to control.
Torres controlling the pace for now.
Torres can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holguin is looking to escape. #T2#
Holguin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Holguin tries to lock up and control but Torres gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Holguin is squirming around, avoiding Torres's attempts to control the action.
Holguin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Torres tries to control but Holguin wriggling away. #SUB2#
Torres is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Holguin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Holguin! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holguin (2) vs (6) Torres
Torres is trying to keep Holguin in close.
#T3#
Torres keeping moving, preventing Holguin from controlling successfully.
Holguin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Holguin slips nicely into half guard.
Holguin wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position.
Holguin wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it.
Torres 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.#T4#
Torres is looking for a sweep. Holguin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Holguin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Torres is just riding it out for now. Holguin eventually gives up the hold.
Holguin trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well. #SUB#
Holguin seems to be looking for submissions.
Holguin wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Torres won't allow Holguin to pass to mount. #T5#
Torres preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Holguin wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it.
Holguin stalling.
Holguin is looking to advance position but Torres won't allow it. #SUB#
Holguin seems to be working for a kimura but Torres defends the submission attempt.
Holguin is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Holguin passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Holguin (5) vs (6) Torres
Torres tries to hold on but Holguin pushes him away.
Holguin trying to control but Torres is having none of it.
Torres wants to hold on but Holguin pushes him away.
Holguin looking to control but Torres is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Holguin goes for an armbar but Torres turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Torres. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holguin (5) vs (8) Torres
Torres forces his way into half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Torres has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Holguin defend it? Torres steps over the head and cranks it - Holguin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Torres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricco Torres!
After winning the bout, Ricco Torres 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Kron Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Silva 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: Silva (2) vs (0) Holzken
Silva trying to control from half guard but Holzken is working away.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Holzken is defending the position.
Holzken wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
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.
Holzken is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva'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.
Holzken controlling the position for now.
Holzken wants to get back to full guard but Silva has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (5) vs (0) Holzken#T2#
Silva content just to control the position here.
Silva pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Holzken tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Holzken is trying to escape the mount.
Holzken is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Silva tries to push Holzken's head away but Holzken is holding on tight.
Holzken tries to lock up and control but Silva gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva fails to advance to Holzken's back.
Holzken tries to hold on but Silva postures up.#T4#
Silva controlling his opponent.
Holzken can't escape the position.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holzken is looking to escape.
Holzken prevents Silva from taking his back.#T5#
Silva controlling the pace for now.
Holzken has given up his back. Will we see Silva going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Silva (8) vs (0) Holzken
Holzken prevents Silva from getting a body triangle.#T6#
Holzken tries to escape but Silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Silva really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Holzken.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Holzken is really stuck here.
#T7#
Silva doesn't have the hooks in and Holzken manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (8) vs (2) Holzken
Silva 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: Silva (10) vs (2) Holzken
Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
Holzken tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg. #T9#
Holzken has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
Holzken tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Holzken trying to control here.
#T10#
Silva stalling.
Holzken keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Holzken wants to control but Silva is keeping busy.
#T11#
Silva prevents Holzken from improving his position.
Holzken is positioning himself well to prevent Silva advancing to mount.
Silva trying to control the pace. #T12#
Holzken wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Holzken gets back to full guard.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Holzken is retaining full guard. #T13#
Holzken is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holzken keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Hell's Balls Gym inform us that Holzken has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T14#
Holzken looking for a sweep. Not yet Holzken, not yet.
Holzken is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva stays in close to Holzken's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Kron Silva 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cosades 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: Alopodis (0) vs (4) Cosades
Alopodis regains half guard.
Alopodis moves into full guard.
Alopodis is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis trying to keep a closed guard but Cosades is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Alopodis wants to control position but Cosades is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Alopodis here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caius Cosades!
Caius Cosades thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Eduardo Cunha!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cunha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Cunha fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Czarny Z Garbowa sprawls well initially but Cunha persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (0) vs (2) Cunha
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cunha in particular looking to stall.
Czarny Z Garbowa is staying active underneath Cunha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cunha in particular looking to stall.
Cunha tries to pass to full mount but Czarny Z Garbowa defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny Z Garbowa is staying active underneath Cunha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Czarny Z Garbowa is staying active underneath Cunha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Czarny Z Garbowa controlling the position well.
Cunha prevents Czarny Z Garbowa from improving his position.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control here.
Cunha wants to pass to mount but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending the position.
Cunha wants to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping him busy.
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.
My spies in Cobb's inform me that Cunha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cunha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control but Cunha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cunha slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Cunha 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 Cunha.#T3#
Cunha trying to control from half guard but Czarny Z Garbowa is working away.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control from the bottom.
Cunha sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to improve his position but Cunha is controlling well.
#T4#
Cunha wants to take a breather but Czarny Z Garbowa is having none of it.
Cunha is pressing down on Czarny Z Garbowa's thigh, looking to free his foot. Czarny Z Garbowa is holding on for now.
Czarny Z Garbowa is refusing to be controlled, as Cunha sits in half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cunha is thwarting Czarny Z Garbowa's attempts to control the position.
Cunha perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa controlling the position well.
Cunha controlling the action here.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to get to full guard but Cunha has control of the leg.
Cunha is trying to control. Czarny Z Garbowa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Czarny Z Garbowa is controlling Cunha's trapped leg to prevent Cunha from advancing to side control.
Czarny Z Garbowa is refusing to be controlled, as Cunha sits in half guard.
Cunha is taking a breather. Czarny Z Garbowa 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.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to hold on to Cunha's head to control him but Cunha postures up.
Cunha not doing much here.
Czarny Z Garbowa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cunha is working away from the top position though.
Cunha trying to control from half guard but Czarny Z Garbowa is working away. #T7#
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a sweep. Cunha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cunha is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Czarny Z Garbowa! Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (0) vs (5) Cunha
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to escape the mount.
Cunha sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Cunha looking to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cunha looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cunha looking to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Czarny Z Garbowa is desperately trying to improve his position but Cunha has a good base and remains in mount.
Cunha wants to take Czarny Z Garbowa's back but he can't do it this time.
Czarny Z Garbowa has given up his back. Will we see Cunha going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Czarny Z Garbowa (0) vs (8) Cunha#T9#
Will Cunha go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cunha keeps control of the position easily here as Czarny Z Garbowa tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Czarny Z Garbowa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Cunha is persistently looking for the submission but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending it well.
Cunha is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
Cunha wants to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping busy.
Czarny Z Garbowa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cunha has the hooks in. Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cunha tries to get the hooks in deep but Czarny Z Garbowa pushed the leg off.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to escape but Cunha has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cunha tries to keep control of the position but Czarny Z Garbowa is staying busy.
Cunha just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to roll but Cunha sticks to his back.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the position but Cunha manages to sink in the hooks.
Czarny Z Garbowa is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T11#
Cunha trying to control.
Czarny Z Garbowa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cunha's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You can see the frustration on Czarny Z Garbowa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cunha trying to control.
Cunha has the hooks in. Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12#
Cunha struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cunha has the hooks in. Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cunha has good solid back control here.
Cunha not allowing Czarny Z Garbowa to control his hands. #T13#
Czarny Z Garbowa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cunha wants to control but Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping busy.
What can Czarny Z Garbowa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the action but Cunha just sinks the hooks in.
Cunha biding his time, looking for the opening.
Czarny Z Garbowa staying busy and making it hard for Cunha to control. #T14#
Cunha is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Cunha.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cunha wins on points by 8 to 0.
Eduardo Cunha is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Eduardo Cunha, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Tom Tomson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Bolo Yueng !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tomson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yueng . #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Tomson jumps guard and drags Yueng to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Yueng tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yueng trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Yueng is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Tomson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yueng is one step ahead there.
Yueng looking to pass the guard.
Tomson keeping moving, preventing Yueng from controlling successfully. #T2#
Yueng stays in close to Tomson's body and controls the position.
Yueng trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Crapollas Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Yueng tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomson is retaining full guard.
Yueng trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yueng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Tomson pulls Yueng in close to his closed guard and prevents Yueng from doing any damage or advancing position.
Yueng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tomson holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yueng looking to sit in guard and control but Tomson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tomson (2) vs (0) Yueng #T4#
Yueng bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tomson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tomson (2) vs (2) Yueng
Yueng trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
Tomson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Yueng trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Yueng tries to free his leg and advance position but Tomson is retaining full guard.
Yueng trying to control but Tomson is working from the bottom.
My spies in Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center inform me that Yueng has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yueng might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tomson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Yueng 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. #T6#
Yueng slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (2) vs (5) Yueng
Tomson is not content to let Yueng control the position. #SUB2#
Yueng goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tomson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yueng but great work by Tomson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tomson (6) vs (5) Yueng
Tomson taking a breather here. #T7#
Yueng stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Yueng tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yueng gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yueng trying to control here.
#T8#
Tomson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Yueng looking for submissions off his back.
Tomson trying to control the pace. #T9#
Yueng is looking to improve his position.
Yueng wants to control but Tomson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yueng manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Yueng is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tomson defends well.#T10##SUB2#
Yueng is looking for a triangle here but Tomson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tomson (9) vs (5) Yueng
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.
Tomson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Yueng tries to bench press Tomson off him but Tomson keeps the position. #T11#
Tomson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Yueng is trying to get back to half guard.
Yueng being controlled for a moment.
Yueng is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12#
Yueng is trying to control Tomson's posture but Tomson avoids it.
Tomson advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tomson (11) vs (5) Yueng
Tomson wants to take his opponent's back but Yueng doesn't allow it.
Tomson controlling his opponent. #T13#
Yueng wants to control but Tomson is having none of it.
Tomson trying to control but Yueng is having none of it.
Tomson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yueng tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Yueng stops Tomson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Yueng is trying to escape the mount.
Yueng has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Tomson (14) vs (5) Yueng
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Yueng do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson takes the fight on points by 14 to 5.
Our winner, Tom Tomson, 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.
The defeated Bolo Yueng had this to say: 'i mis managed my energy. I came in over trained'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Mate Orsic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Orsic clinches up against the ropes.#TD2#
Al Jhit turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Al Jhit manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orsic (0) vs (4) Al Jhit
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Al Jhit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Orsic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Jhit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Orsic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage.
Orsic won't allow Al Jhit to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
Orsic is refusing to be controlled, as Al Jhit sits in half guard.
Orsic gets full guard.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Orsic is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Orsic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Jhit defends it easily.#SUB#
Orsic looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Al Jhit is defending well. Orsic quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Al Jhit has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Orsic celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mate Orsic! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nathan Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Donald O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
O Rourke shoots in and bounces Diaz off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (0) vs (2) O Rourke
O Rourke wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
O Rourke controlling from the top position.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Rourke trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Rourke wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Rourke is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. O Rourke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (2) O Rourke
O Rourke wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Diaz is posturing up here but O Rourke has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Diaz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Diaz has to tap! Slick submission there by O Rourke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donald O Rourke!
A victorious Donald O Rourke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Nathan Diaz spoke after the fight, saying 'The ending to that fight was was bullsh*t and we all f*cking know it! We better run it back ASAP or I'm gonna take another long-*ss lay off.'. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Hercules Fortier! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 15 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Fortier forces Bystrom back against the ropes and clinches.
Fortier wants to take the fight to the mat but Bystrom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fortier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bystrom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bystrom is pressed up against the ropes. Fortier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bystrom down to the mat. Bystrom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hercules Fortier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bystrom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fortier circles away.
Fortier leaves Bystrom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Bystrom with that takedown attempt.
Fortier appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Fortier clinches up against the ropes.#TD#
Fortier has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bystrom regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fortier (2) vs (0) Bystrom
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bystrom looking for a sweep. Not yet Bystrom, not yet.
Fortier trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bystrom manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (2) vs (2) Bystrom#SUB#
Fortier has his foot on Bystrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bystrom works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bystrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Fortier looking for a guillotine here but Bystrom defends easily.
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Fortier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Bystrom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bystrom preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bystrom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fortier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bystrom has managed to get both his arms back between Fortier's legs - danger averted.
Bystrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bystrom slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Fortier gets back to full guard.
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Fortier looking for a guillotine here but Bystrom defends easily.
Bystrom postures up.
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.
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully.
Fortier looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bystrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fortier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bystrom's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Fortier is looking for a triangle but Bystrom pushes his legs off easily.
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Fortier looking for a guillotine here but Bystrom defends easily.
Bystrom wants to control from the top but Fortier keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bystrom has gone for a leg lock! Fortier slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bystrom's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (4) vs (2) Bystrom
Fortier advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (7) vs (2) Bystrom#T4##SUB#
Fortier swings around for an armbar but Bystrom sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fortier's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (7) vs (4) Bystrom
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fortier has his foot on Bystrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bystrom works his way back into a safe position though.
Bystrom passes Fortier's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Fortier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fortier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fortier gets full guard.#T5##SUB#
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bystrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortier is retaining full guard.
Bystrom trying to move into half guard but instead Fortier has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (9) vs (4) Bystrom#SUB2#
Bystrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fortier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fortier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fortier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bystrom is keeping the position for now.
Bystrom can't keep his opponent in guard - Fortier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fortier works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (12) vs (4) Bystrom#T6##SUB#
Fortier working for a guillotine from mount but Bystrom is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Fortier looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Fortier working for a submission but Bystrom is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Fortier looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Fortier goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Bystrom turns into him and now he's in Fortier's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fortier (12) vs (6) Bystrom#T7##SUB#
Fortier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bystrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Fortier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bystrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bystrom looking to pass the guard.
Bystrom slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fortier (12) vs (9) Bystrom
Fortier prevents Bystrom from improving position. #T8#
Fortier sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fortier tries to get to full guard but Bystrom has control of the leg.
Fortier gets back to full guard.
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Fortier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bystrom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bystrom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fortier 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.
Bystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortier is retaining full guard. #T9##SUB#
Fortier has his foot on Bystrom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bystrom works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Fortier working for a triangle but Bystrom defends it easily.
Bystrom forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Bystrom is working for a submission of some sort.
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Bystrom seems to be working for a kimura but Fortier defends the submission attempt.
Bystrom looks winded!#SUB#
Fortier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bystrom pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Fortier gets back to full guard.
Bystrom looking to pass the guard.
Bystrom preventing the sweep.
Bystrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortier is keeping the position for now.
Fortier 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: Fortier (14) vs (9) Bystrom#SUB#
Fortier seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bystrom is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hercules Fortier!
Hercules Fortier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Torkel Bystrom had this to say: 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Ganesha Om! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Carlos Nunez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Nunez rushes Om and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Nunez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nunez wants a takedown but no success here.
Om tries to score a body lock takedown but Nunez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Om pulls guard.
Om is controlling Nunez's posture.
Nunez postures up.
Nunez won't allow Om to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Om is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nunez tries to free his leg and advance position but Om is retaining full guard. #T1#
Om being controlled here, momentarily.
Nunez preventing the sweep.
Nunez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Om has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nunez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Om has tightened it up now! Nunez 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 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ganesha Om!
A relieved looking Ganesha Om 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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