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CACC 126: Brown vs Morrison Jr PBP Commentary |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Carla Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tony Hall!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Oliveira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Oliveira (4) vs (0) Hall
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.
Hall manages 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.
Oliveira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oliveira prevents Hall from improving his position.
We've been hearing that Oliveira has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hall.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliveira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (4) vs (2) Hall
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hall stands and throws Oliveira's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (4) vs (5) Hall
Oliveira is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hall happy to just control the position for now.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
Oliveira is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hall is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Oliveira (4) vs (7) Hall
Hall controlling his opponent.
Oliveira 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: Oliveira (4) vs (10) Hall
Oliveira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hall on the ground.#SUB2#
Hall tightening his grip on Oliveira, looking for the choke.
Hall has good solid back control here. #T2##SUB2#
Hall working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Oliveira is doing well to defend. Hall seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Oliveira is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Hall!
A victorious Tony Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Brock Steve! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Nicky Dodge!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dodge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steve sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steve defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dodge.
Dodge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steve feinted with a counter takedown.
Brock Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Dodge.#TD2#
Steve tries to sprawl but Dodge drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steve (0) vs (2) Dodge
Dodge is stalling here. Steve is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dodge seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Steve has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Steve (4) vs (2) Dodge
Dodge is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Steve is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Steve (6) vs (2) Dodge
Dodge can't escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Dodge can't escape the position.
Steve sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dodge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steve sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steve prevents Dodge from getting the reversal.#T2#
Steve looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dodge is working to get back to half guard.
Steve takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Dodge can't escape the position.
Dodge tries to hold on but Steve pushes him away.
Steve takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dodge tries to hold on but Steve pushes him away.
Steve tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dodge regains half guard.
Dodge has a hand on Steve's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Steve takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Steve (9) vs (2) Dodge#T4#
Dodge is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dodge regains half guard.
Steve prevents Dodge from improving his position.
Steve works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Steve (12) vs (2) Dodge
Steve sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Dodge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dodge is still trying to improve position.
Steve takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dodge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Dodge tries to hold on but Steve postures up.
Dodge is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dodge wants to hold on but Steve pushes him away.
Dodge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dodge is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Steve content just to control the position here.
Steve has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dodge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steve tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Dodge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steve sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dodge is in all sorts of trouble here.
Steve tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Dodge working to try and regain half guard.
Steve looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dodge sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dodge wants to get back to full guard but Steve has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Steve (15) vs (2) Dodge
Dodge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Steve controlling the pace for now.
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.#T10#
Steve seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dodge for as long as he can get away with.
Dodge is trying desperately to improve position.
Steve controlling the pace for now.
Steve avoids the attempt from Dodge to control.
Dodge is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Steve is staying active.
Steve controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Dodge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steve controlling from mount.
Dodge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Dodge keeps trying to improve his position.
Dodge wants to hold on but Steve pushes him away.
Dodge is trying desperately to improve position.
Steve looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Dodge is looking to improve his position but Steve isn't that keen on the idea.
Dodge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steve content just to control the position here.
Steve avoids the attempt from Dodge to control.
Dodge is desperately trying to improve his position but Steve has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Dodge tries to hold on but Steve postures up.
Steve looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dodge is desperately trying to improve his position but Steve has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dodge tries to hold on but Steve pushes him away.
Steve tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
After winning the bout, Brock Steve 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kuronoa clinches.
Fiso has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kuronoa after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Fiso has Kuronoa pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fiso pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Kuronoa tumbling to the mat - Fiso dives into Kuronoa's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (2) Fiso
Kuronoa keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kuronoa is looking for a triangle but Fiso pushes his legs off easily.
Fiso 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.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuronoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving. #T1#
Kuronoa trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kuronoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Kuronoa is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Fiso frees his head nicely. Oh but Kuronoa has switched to an armbar! Fiso is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ono Kuronoa! |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Arthur Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Kincaid clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Kincaid pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Kincaid working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Breaker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Breaker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Breaker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Breaker passes into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Breaker seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kincaid is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Arm Breaker!
A very excited looking Arm Breaker 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Grzegorz Gorski!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gorski tries to sprawl but Cosades drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cosades (2) vs (0) Gorski#SUB#
Gorski is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Cosades has latched onto it... Big trouble! Cosades pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gorski is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Cosades!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caius Cosades!
Caius Cosades decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandito defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Petersen.
As Petersen tries to get set, Bandito tries to push him back and clinch up but Petersen manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Bandito closes the distance and clinches.
Petersen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bandito after a bit of a struggle.
Petersen is looking for a takedown.
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conald Petersen.
Petersen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bandito is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bandito prevents the takedown attempt.
Petersen is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bandito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Petersen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bandito pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bandito is pressed up against the ropes. Petersen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bandito down to the mat. Bandito avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Bandito closes the distance and clinches.
Petersen is trying to drag Bandito to the mat but Bandito just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Petersen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petersen tries for a takedown but Bandito manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bandito gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Petersen regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Petersen
Bandito sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Petersen's guard.
Petersen trying to control here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bandito trying to control from half guard but Petersen is working away. #T1#
Bandito works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bandito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petersen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Bandito is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Petersen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bandito is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petersen is just riding it out for now. Bandito eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Bandito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Bandito is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Bandito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petersen keeping hold of Bandito's head, controlling as best he can.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Petersen won't allow it. #SUB#
Bandito is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petersen sees it coming and defends easily.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position. #T3#
Bandito works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen wants to control but Bandito postures up.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen is not content to let Bandito control the position.
Petersen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (10) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen is working to get back to half guard.
Bandito trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Bandito moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (13) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Petersen is concentrating on defense, preventing Bandito from advancing position.
Let's hope that Petersen 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.
Petersen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandito is one step ahead there.
Petersen has Bandito pulled in close to control his posture. #T5#
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Petersen working for a triangle but Bandito defends it easily.
Petersen trying to control the position here.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB2#
Petersen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandito is aware though and is defending well.
Petersen looking to control.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen can't keep his opponent in guard - Bandito advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Petersen trying to hold on to Bandito's head to control him but Bandito postures up.
Bandito is pressing down on Petersen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petersen is holding on for now.
Bandito trying to control from Petersen's half guard. Petersen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bandito stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.#T7#
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandito advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (16) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersen manages to get back to half guard.
Bandito trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen moves into full guard.
#T8#
Petersen is pulling down on Bandito's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandito, at least for the moment.
Bandito postures up.
Petersen 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.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass. #SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandito 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.
Petersen 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: Bandito (16) vs (2) Petersen#T9#
Bandito is looking to improve his position.
Petersen is trying to control. Bandito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Petersen trying to control the pace.
Bandito is looking to improve his position.
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10##SUB#
Bandito is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Bandito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petersen prevents Bandito from improving his position.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.#T11#
Petersen is trying to control. Bandito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bandito is trying to control but Petersen manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (16) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen wants to control the pace but Bandito is squirming around nicely.
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Petersen avoids the attempt from Bandito to control.#T12#
Bandito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Petersen working for a submission but Bandito is keeping him at bay.
Bandito is trying to escape the mount.
Petersen controlling from mount.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bandito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen looking to control but Bandito is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T13#
Petersen is looking to work his way around to Bandito's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Petersen content just to control the position here.
Bandito slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bandito is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bandito manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Bandito has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petersen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bandito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petersen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (18) vs (5) Petersen#T14#
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bandito trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen looking to control.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 18 to 5.
Enamorado Bandito retains his super heavyweight title!
Enamorado Bandito 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Luka Perovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Kron Silva!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Silva scores with a takedown into Perovic's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Perovic (0) vs (2) Silva
Perovic controlling Silva's posture.
Perovic wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Perovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Perovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perovic keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Perovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Perovic 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.#T1#
Perovic is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Perovic wants to control but Silva passes easily into half guard.
Perovic wants to get back to full guard.
Perovic is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perovic avoid being mounted?
Perovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Perovic is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perovic avoid being mounted?#T2#
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva trying to control the pace.
Perovic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Perovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Still in half guard, Silva seems content to control.#T3#
Perovic trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Perovic actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is taking a breather. Perovic 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.
Perovic tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.#T4#
Silva wants to pass the guard but Perovic is defending well.
Silva prevents Perovic from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Perovic is staying active underneath Silva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva prevents Perovic from improving his position.#T5#
Perovic keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Silva prevents Perovic from improving his position.
Perovic is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perovic avoid being mounted?#T6#
Perovic tries to get to full guard but Silva has control of the leg.
Silva is pressing down on Perovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Perovic is holding on for now.
Perovic is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Perovic avoid being mounted?
Perovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Perovic.
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.
Perovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Perovic is working hard here to advance position.#T7#
Silva passes Perovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Perovic is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perovic trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Perovic trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Perovic (0) vs (5) Silva
Perovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Perovic wants to control but Silva is having none of it.#T8#
Perovic stops Silva from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Perovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Perovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Perovic wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.#T9#
Perovic is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Perovic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva content just to control the position here.
Perovic wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is looking to work his way around to Perovic's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Perovic tries to hold on but Silva postures up.#T10#
Perovic working to try and regain half guard.
Perovic regains half guard.
Perovic is trying to get back to full guard.
Perovic wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Perovic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Perovic wants to control but Silva passes easily into half guard.
Perovic is looking to improve his position.
Silva is controlling the pace.
Perovic trying to control but Silva postures up.
Perovic manages to get to full guard.
#T12#
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perovic is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Perovic has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva 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 Perovic. Score +3 for passing guard: Perovic (0) vs (8) Silva
Perovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva trying to control the action but Perovic is working from the bottom. #T13#
A lull in the action here as Silva stalls from top position.
Perovic tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Silva wants to control but Perovic is keeping him busy.
Perovic struggling a bit here.#T14#
Silva trying to control the position but Perovic is working away.
Perovic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silva's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silva is taking a breather. Perovic 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!
Perovic tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva wins on points by 8 to 0.
Kron Silva tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dravezesdi has a takedown stuffed.
Stenberg is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Stenberg. No joy for Dravezesdi on that attempt. #TD2#
Stenberg shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stenberg was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dravezesdi (0) vs (4) Stenberg
Dravezesdi being controlled for a moment.
Dravezesdi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dravezesdi is staying active underneath Stenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but Dravezesdi defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dravezesdi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dravezesdi gets full guard.
Dravezesdi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (4) Stenberg#T1#
Stenberg wants to hit a sweep here but Dravezesdi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Stenberg there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (5) vs (4) Stenberg
Dravezesdi wants to take Stenberg's back but he can't do it this time.
Dravezesdi prevents Stenberg from getting the reversal.
Stenberg is still trying to improve position.
Stenberg wants to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
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#
Dravezesdi is working for a guillotine from mount but Stenberg frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stenberg prevents Dravezesdi from taking his back.
Stenberg tries to hold on but Dravezesdi postures up.#T2#
Stenberg wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (8) vs (4) Stenberg
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dravezesdi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Stenberg tries to escape the position.
Stenberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stenberg prevents Dravezesdi from getting a body triangle.
Stenberg is trying to break free.
Dravezesdi wants to control but Stenberg is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Stenberg right now.
Stenberg trying to control the hands but Dravezesdi won't let him.
Stenberg rolls, trying to escape but Dravezesdi keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Stenberg keeps trying to improve his position.
Stenberg prevents Dravezesdi from getting a body triangle.
Dravezesdi is really struggling to control Stenberg but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dravezesdi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Dravezesdi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stenberg tries to break free.
Dravezesdi is looking to control Stenberg but Stenberg is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Stenberg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Stenberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stenberg tries to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Dravezesdi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Stenberg 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: Dravezesdi (8) vs (6) Stenberg#T4#
Dravezesdi trying to keep a closed guard but Stenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi being controlled here, momentarily.
Stenberg stopping the sweep attempt from Dravezesdi.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Stenberg advances to half guard.
Stenberg sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Dravezesdi won't allow it. #SUB2#
Stenberg seems to be looking for submissions.
My spies in Razor Sharp Training Systems inform me that Stenberg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stenberg content to control rather than advance. #T5#
Dravezesdi wants to improve his position but Stenberg is controlling well.
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Dravezesdi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Dravezesdi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Stenberg has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi is working hard here to advance position.
Stenberg wants to take a breather but Dravezesdi is having none of it. #T6#
Dravezesdi gets full guard.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Stenberg avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stenberg advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (8) vs (9) Stenberg
Dravezesdi is not content to let Stenberg control the position. #SUB2#
Stenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7#
Stenberg controls the position.
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Dravezesdi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain half guard here but Stenberg keeps moving and retains side control.
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
Dravezesdi tries to buck Stenberg off but Stenberg is having none of it.
Stenberg slows the pace down.
Dravezesdi tries to improve position but can't.
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Dravezesdi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Stenberg taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Stenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dravezesdi keeps working.
Dravezesdi is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Stenberg swings around for an armbar but Dravezesdi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stenberg's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (10) vs (9) Stenberg
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Stenberg wants to improve his position but instead Dravezesdi has moved into half guard.
Dravezesdi wants to pass to mount but Stenberg is defending the position.
Dravezesdi prevents Stenberg from improving his position.
Stenberg trying to hold on to Dravezesdi's head to control him but Dravezesdi postures up.
Stenberg wants to get back to full guard.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the action in half guard but Stenberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Stenberg looking for submissions off his back.
Stenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dravezesdi is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Dravezesdi wants to control but Stenberg is keeping him busy.
Stenberg is looking to control Dravezesdi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stenberg avoid being mounted?
Dravezesdi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (13) vs (9) Stenberg
Stenberg is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Dravezesdi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dravezesdi seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Stenberg is holding on tight.
#T11#
Stenberg is looking to improve his position but Dravezesdi isn't that keen on the idea.
Stenberg wants to hold on but Dravezesdi pushes him away.
Stenberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stenberg won't allow Dravezesdi to pass to mount.
Stenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dravezesdi is working away from the top position though.
Stenberg wants to improve his position but Dravezesdi is controlling well.
#T12#
The fighters are battling for position here. Stenberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dravezesdi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dravezesdi wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving.
Dravezesdi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stenberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Stenberg gets back to full guard.
Dravezesdi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dravezesdi trying to control but Stenberg is working from the bottom.
Dravezesdi content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Dravezesdi is proving a slippery customer.
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenberg is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Stenberg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stenberg controls Dravezesdi momentarily but Dravezesdi frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stenberg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (13) vs (11) Stenberg
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg passes Dravezesdi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T14#
Dravezesdi is looking to improve his position.
Stenberg working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Dravezesdi's thigh. Dravezesdi counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Dravezesdi is keeping the position.#SUB#
Stenberg content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dravezesdi has locked up a guillotine! Dravezesdi's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Stenberg is holding on here and Dravezesdi must be using up a lot of energy. Stenberg has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dravezesdi gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vulcahn Dravezesdi!
Vulcahn Dravezesdi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 19 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Amand Toussaint!
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?
Vicini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Toussaint is fending him off so far but Vicini persists. Nope, Toussaint circles away and we're back to standing.
Toussaint is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vicini darts in looking for a takedown but Toussaint gets double underhooks and turns Vicini into the ropes. #TD#
Vicini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vicini (2) vs (0) Toussaint
Toussaint is trying to get back to full guard.
Vicini wants to free his trapped foot but Toussaint is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toussaint tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini is stalling here. Toussaint is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vicini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Toussaint has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vicini (2) vs (4) Toussaint
Vicini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Vicini is looking to regain half guard here but Toussaint keeps moving and retains side control.
My spies in Hey Steves Fight Shack inform me that Toussaint has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vicini is working hard here to advance position.
Toussaint advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (2) vs (6) Toussaint
Vicini is trying to escape the mount.
Toussaint content just to control the position here. #T2#
Vicini is looking to get to half guard.
Toussaint wants to control the pace but Vicini is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Toussaint has control of Vicini's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vicini regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vicini can't escape the position.
#T3#
Vicini tries to lock up and control but Toussaint gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toussaint tries to control but Vicini wriggling away.
Vicini tries to reverse the position but Toussaint maintains control.
Toussaint takes Vicini's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Vicini is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (2) vs (9) Toussaint
Toussaint is hanging on to Vicini's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Vicini manages to reverse the position and now he's in Toussaint's guard. Nice work there by Vicini.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (9) Toussaint#SUB2#
Toussaint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vicini defends well.#SUB2#
Toussaint had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vicini defends it easily.#SUB2#
Toussaint working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vicini has passed into half guard!
#T5#
Vicini is just content to waste time from the top position. Toussaint takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Toussaint looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vicini is one step ahead there.
Vicini looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Toussaint pulls Vicini in to control the position.
Vicini looking to sit in guard and control but Toussaint gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (4) vs (11) Toussaint
Vicini 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.
Toussaint trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini trying to control the position.
#T7#
Toussaint trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet.
Vicini is trying to control the position but Toussaint postures up.
Vicini is looking to sweep but instead, Toussaint has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Toussaint is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vicini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Toussaint is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T8#
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Toussaint from controlling successfully.
Toussaint passes Vicini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vicini is trying to maintain the position but Toussaint is very close to passing his half guard.
Toussaint trying to control from Vicini's half guard. Vicini has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Toussaint looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Toussaint passes Vicini's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Toussaint is trying to work for a kimura but Vicini is defending well.
Toussaint stalling away here and it's allowed Vicini to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Toussaint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toussaint is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Vicini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Toussaint trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toussaint preventing the sweep.
Vicini working a defensive guard here.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck.
Toussaint wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Vicini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Toussaint passes Vicini's left leg - he's now in 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.
Toussaint is trying to control the action in half guard but Vicini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Toussaint is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Toussaint is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vicini 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.
Vicini can't keep his opponent in guard - Toussaint advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Toussaint takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Toussaint is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Vicini gets back to full guard.
Toussaint sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vicini's guard.
Toussaint wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vicini keeps working.
Toussaint is looking to advance position but Vicini won't allow it. #T14##SUB2#
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Toussaint has latched onto it... Big trouble! Toussaint pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Vicini is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Toussaint!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amand Toussaint!
Amand Toussaint thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 12 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
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.
Brown tries to clinch but Morrison Jr. is having none of it. #TD2#
Morrison Jr. scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. taking a breather here.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Brown is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Morrison Jr. has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brown ! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (0) vs (6) Morrison Jr.
Brown is looking to improve his position but Morrison Jr. isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown wants to hold on but Morrison Jr. 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.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Morrison Jr. maintains control.
Brown prevents Morrison Jr. from taking his back.
Brown is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Morrison Jr. wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Morrison Jr. is looking to take Brown 's back but instead Brown gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Morrison Jr. is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brown is not content to let Morrison Jr. control the position.
Morrison Jr. is just content to waste time from the top position. Brown takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Morrison Jr. won't allow Brown to sweep him here. #T3#
Brown wants to hit a sweep here but Morrison Jr. passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brown there! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (9) Morrison Jr.
Brown is working 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.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brown is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brown and Morrison Jr. has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Brown is not content to let Morrison Jr. control the position. #T4#
Brown tries to buck Morrison Jr. off but Morrison Jr. is having none of it.
Morrison Jr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Morrison Jr. looking to control but instead Brown has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morrison Jr. looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brown is trying to control the position but Morrison Jr. postures up. #T5#
Brown looking to control but Morrison Jr. passes into half guard.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Morrison Jr. stalling away here and it's allowed Brown to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr. is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (9) Morrison Jr.
Brown trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Morrison Jr. keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Morrison Jr. has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Brown won't allow Morrison Jr. to sweep him here. #T7#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison Jr. is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr. wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Morrison Jr. bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (11) Morrison Jr.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
Morrison Jr. sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr. tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Morrison Jr. is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Morrison Jr. controls from within his opponent's guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (11) Morrison Jr.#T10#
Morrison Jr. 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.
Brown trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position.
Morrison Jr. lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (13) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (6) vs (13) Morrison Jr.#T11#
Morrison Jr. lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (6) vs (15) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Morrison Jr. is still trying to improve position.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown is trying to keep Morrison Jr. in close.
#T12#
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown , not yet.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Morrison Jr. is stalling in the full guard.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison Jr.'s guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (15) Morrison Jr.#SUB2#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morrison Jr. has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Morrison Jr.'s legs - danger averted.#T13#
Morrison Jr. being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown trying to control but Morrison Jr. is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (17) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown 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!
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. wins on points by 17 to 8.
David Morrison Jr. is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking David Morrison 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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