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CACC 151: Ty vs Tetsuo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Timmy Flowers! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Sovor Trandel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Flowers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Trandel sprawls well initially but Flowers persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Flowers (2) vs (0) Trandel
Flowers wants to pass to mount but Trandel is defending the position.
Trandel wants to get back to full guard.
Flowers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Flowers (5) vs (0) Trandel
Trandel is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flowers manages to capitalize on a mistake by Trandel to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Flowers (8) vs (0) Trandel
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Will Flowers go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Flowers not allowing Trandel to control his hands. #T1#
Flowers is trying to stick to Trandel's back but Trandel is turning into Flowers. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Flowers's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trandel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Flowers (8) vs (2) Trandel
Trandel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flowers is trying to control the position but Trandel postures up.
Trandel wants to pass the guard but Flowers is keeping the position.
Flowers trying to keep a closed guard but Trandel is proving a slippery customer.
Trandel pushes down on Flowers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Trandel controlling the pace. #T2##SUB2#
Trandel wants to work for an arm triangle but Flowers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Trandel controlling the pace.
Flowers wants to control but Trandel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trandel in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flowers looking for submissions off his back.
Flowers definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Trandel seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB2#
Trandel is trying for a kimura here. Flowers looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Trandel wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sovor Trandel!
During a confident post fight interview, Sovor Trandel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Li Shuwen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Yoshinobu Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Tokugawa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tokugawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shuwen walks away with a smile on his face. Tokugawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Tokugawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shuwen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tokugawa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Tokugawa forces Shuwen back against the ropes and clinches.
Tokugawa can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Tokugawa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shuwen (0) vs (2) Tokugawa
Tokugawa looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Tokugawa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shuwen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shuwen has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shuwen (2) vs (2) Tokugawa
Shuwen content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tokugawa looking for a guillotine here but Shuwen defends easily.
#T1#
Shuwen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tokugawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Shuwen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tokugawa dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shuwen (2) vs (4) Tokugawa
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Shuwen keeps moving.
Shuwen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2##SUB2#
Tokugawa has gone for a leg lock! Shuwen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tokugawa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shuwen (4) vs (4) Tokugawa
Shuwen looking to sit in guard and control but Tokugawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shuwen (4) vs (6) Tokugawa
Shuwen is trying to keep Tokugawa in close.
#SUB#
Shuwen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tokugawa defends it easily.
Shuwen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tokugawa wants to pass the guard but Shuwen is keeping the position.
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Shuwen keeps moving. #T3#
Tokugawa stopping the sweep attempt from Shuwen.#SUB2#
Tokugawa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shuwen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tokugawa has Shuwen in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shuwen (6) vs (6) Tokugawa#SUB2#
Tokugawa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shuwen defends well.#SUB2#
Shuwen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shuwen wants to control from the top but Tokugawa keeps moving. #T4#
Shuwen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Shuwen (9) vs (6) Tokugawa
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Shuwen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tokugawa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tokugawa is staying active underneath Shuwen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Shuwen content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Tokugawa looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shuwen passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shuwen (12) vs (6) Tokugawa
Tokugawa manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T6#
Tokugawa is refusing to be controlled, as Shuwen sits in half guard.
Shuwen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tokugawa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Tokugawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Shuwen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tokugawa is not content to let Shuwen control the position.#T7#
Shuwen prevents Tokugawa from improving his position.#SUB#
Shuwen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tokugawa is just riding it out for now. Shuwen eventually gives up the hold.
Shuwen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tokugawa keeps working. #T8#
Tokugawa is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Tokugawa actively working from the bottom here.
Shuwen is keen to just control but Tokugawa is a slippery customer.
Shuwen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shuwen (15) vs (6) Tokugawa
Tokugawa is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Shuwen controlling the position easily from mount.
Tokugawa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shuwen wants to take Tokugawa's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Shuwen goes for an armbar but Tokugawa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tokugawa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shuwen (15) vs (8) Tokugawa
Tokugawa is looking to advance position but Shuwen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shuwen (19) vs (8) Tokugawa#T10#
Tokugawa is desperately trying to improve his position but Shuwen has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Shuwen has control of Tokugawa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tokugawa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Shuwen tries to control but Tokugawa wriggling away. #T11#
Shuwen controlling the pace for now.
Shuwen trying to control but Tokugawa is having none of it.
Tokugawa is trying to escape the mount.
#T12#
Shuwen is looking to work his way around to Tokugawa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tokugawa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tokugawa is trying to escape the mount.
Shuwen trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Shuwen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tokugawa turns into him and now he's in Shuwen's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shuwen (19) vs (10) Tokugawa
Tokugawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shuwen pulls Tokugawa in close to prevent any damage. #T13##SUB#
Tokugawa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shuwen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tokugawa has managed to get both his arms back between Shuwen's legs - danger averted.
Tokugawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Shuwen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shuwen 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: Shuwen (21) vs (10) Tokugawa
Shuwen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Shuwen (24) vs (10) Tokugawa#SUB#
Shuwen has isolated one of Tokugawa's arms. Tokugawa looking to fight him off but Shuwen twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Li Shuwen!
Post fight, Li Shuwen stared into the camera and said 'The old mans still got it! '. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Buassi Alu!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Breaker shoots in and bounces Alu off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (2) vs (0) Alu
Alu working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Alu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Breaker 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.
Breaker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alu's guard. #SUB#
Breaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alu defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Breaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alu sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura but Alu is defending well.
#T1##SUB#
Breaker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Breaker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alu wants to get back to full guard.
Breaker wants to free his trapped foot but Alu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alu wants to control but Breaker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Alu is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Breaker is working for a kimura but Alu is defending it quite comfortably.
Breaker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alu tries to roll over but Breaker keeps him under control.#T3#
Breaker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alu trying to hold on to Breaker's head to control him but Breaker postures up.
Breaker content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Breaker is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Breaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alu defends it well. #T4#
Alu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Breaker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Breaker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Breaker postures up.
#T5#
Breaker is stalling in the full guard.
Breaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Breaker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura but Alu is defending well.
#SUB2#
Alu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Breaker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6##SUB#
Breaker seems to be looking for submissions.
Alu wants to get back to full guard.
Alu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Breaker moves into full mount! Alu won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (5) vs (0) Alu
Alu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Breaker goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Alu turns into him and now he's in Breaker's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (5) vs (2) Alu#T7#
Alu trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Alu has gone for a leg lock! Breaker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alu's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Breaker (7) vs (2) Alu#SUB2#
Alu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Breaker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (10) vs (2) Alu#T8#
Alu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Breaker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Breaker controlling the position.
Alu is trying to get back to half guard.
Alu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Breaker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Breaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alu keeps working.
Alu manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Breaker pushes down on Alu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Breaker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Breaker controlling the pace.
Breaker wants to free his trapped foot but Alu is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Breaker is trying to work for a kimura but Alu is defending well.
#T10#
Well, if Breaker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Alu wants to control but Breaker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alu is trying to get back to full guard.
Breaker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (13) vs (2) Alu#SUB#
Breaker has control of Alu's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alu regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T11#
Alu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Alu looking for submissions off his back.
Breaker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Breaker prevents Alu from improving his position.#SUB#
Breaker is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Alu is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arm Breaker!
A relieved looking Arm Breaker 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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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 0 wins and 1 losses; Genkei Takahashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jesse Pinkman!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pinkman moves to clinch but Takahashi breaks away #TD#
and Takahashi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pinkman won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Takahashi (4) vs (0) Pinkman
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinkman keeps working.
Pinkman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pinkman manages to get to full guard.
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Pinkman is keeping the position.
Takahashi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pinkman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takahashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at Finish the Fight inform us that Pinkman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Takahashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pinkman's guard. #T1#
Pinkman is staying active underneath Takahashi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pinkman wants to get back to full guard.
Takahashi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Takahashi passes into side control, despite Pinkman's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (7) vs (0) Pinkman
Pinkman struggling a bit here.
Pinkman is looking to regain half guard here but Takahashi keeps moving and retains side control.
Takahashi tries to move to mount but Pinkman blocks the move with his legs.
Pinkman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Takahashi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pinkman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Takahashi working away.#T2#
Pinkman tries to buck Takahashi off but Takahashi is having none of it.
Takahashi controlling the position from side mount.
Pinkman is trying to control Takahashi's posture but Takahashi avoids it.
Takahashi tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here as Takahashi stalls from top position.
Pinkman is looking to reverse the position.
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinkman keeps working. #T3#
Pinkman regains half guard there - taking advantage of Takahashi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Takahashi is keen to just control but Pinkman is a slippery customer.
Pinkman wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy.
Takahashi is keen to just control but Pinkman is a slippery customer.
Pinkman is looking for a sweep. Takahashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Takahashi is looking to advance position but Pinkman won't allow it.
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Pinkman is having none of it. #SUB2#
Pinkman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pinkman wants to control but Takahashi is keeping busy.
#T4#
Takahashi is keen to just control but Pinkman is a slippery customer.
Takahashi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pinkman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takahashi is pushing down on Pinkman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pinkman is fighting to maintain full guard but Takahashi has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Takahashi is trying to work for a kimura but Pinkman is defending well.
#SUB#
Takahashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pinkman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pinkman is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
Takahashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T5##SUB#
Takahashi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pinkman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takahashi.
Takahashi is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Takahashi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takahashi is keen to just control but Pinkman is a slippery customer.#T6#
Pinkman manages to get to full guard.
Pinkman wants to hit a sweep here but Takahashi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pinkman there! Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (10) vs (0) Pinkman
Takahashi looking to control but Pinkman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pinkman working to try and regain half guard.
Pinkman regains half guard.
Takahashi trying to control from half guard but Pinkman is working away. #T7#
Pinkman is looking for a sweep. Takahashi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pinkman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takahashi looking to sit in guard and control but Pinkman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takahashi (10) vs (2) Pinkman
Takahashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Takahashi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takahashi controls Pinkman momentarily but Pinkman frees himself. #T8#
Takahashi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takahashi (12) vs (2) Pinkman
Pinkman trying to keep a closed guard but Takahashi is proving a slippery customer.
Pinkman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Takahashi trying to control but Pinkman is working from the bottom.
Pinkman looking to control.
Takahashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pinkman is keeping the position for now.
Takahashi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Pinkman keeping full guard, as Takahashi tries to pass. #SUB#
Takahashi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Takahashi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Takahashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takahashi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Takahashi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takahashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takahashi looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Takahashi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pinkman gets full guard.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pinkman looking for a guillotine here but Takahashi defends easily.
#SUB2#
Pinkman looking for a guillotine here but Takahashi defends easily.
Pinkman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11##SUB2#
Pinkman is looking for a triangle but Takahashi pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Pinkman looking for a guillotine here but Takahashi defends easily.
Takahashi controlling from the top position.
Takahashi looking to pass the guard.
Pinkman is trying to control the position but Takahashi postures up.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinkman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Pinkman is trying to keep Takahashi in close.
Pinkman keeping moving, preventing Takahashi from controlling successfully.
Takahashi looking to pass the guard.
Takahashi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Pinkman keeps moving. #T13#
Pinkman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takahashi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takahashi (12) vs (4) Pinkman
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pinkman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Pinkman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pinkman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Takahashi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takahashi (14) vs (4) Pinkman
Takahashi trying to control but Pinkman is working from the bottom.
Takahashi sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Pinkman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Takahashi escapes and throws Pinkman's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (17) vs (4) Pinkman
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takahashi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Takahashi takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
Genkei Takahashi thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jesse Pinkman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back, bitch!'. |
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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 1 wins and 1 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 22 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Addams shoots in and bounces Sparxx off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Addams wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Addams wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is trying to keep Addams in close.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully. #T1#
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparxx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Addams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx stays in close to Addams's body and controls the position.
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Addams 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: Addams (4) vs (2) Sparxx#T2#
Addams wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Sparxx is doing well to control the position and prevent Addams from advancing to side control.
Sparxx trying to control but Addams postures up.
Addams is trying to control. Sparxx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Addams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparxx regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
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.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Addams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Sparxx controlling Addams's posture.
Addams forces his way into half guard.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparxx manages to get to full guard.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Addams wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving. #T4#
Sparxx is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sparxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sparxx is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Sparxx had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Addams defends it easily.
Addams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparxx controlling the position.#T5#
Let's hope that Sparxx 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.#SUB2#
Sparxx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Sparxx trying to control the position here.
Sparxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Addams postures up.
Addams wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams is really struggling to control Sparxx but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sparxx pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Sparxx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Addams's guard.
Addams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sparxx is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Addams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8##SUB2#
Sparxx is trying to work for a kimura but Addams is defending well.
Addams is trying to control but can't.
Addams tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Addams wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.
Addams is looking to improve his position.
Addams trying to control here.
Sparxx moves into full mount! Addams won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (4) vs (7) Sparxx#T9#
Addams tries to lock up and control but Sparxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparxx wants to take his opponent's back but Addams doesn't allow it.
Addams tries to reverse the position but Sparxx maintains control.
Addams regains half guard.
Addams is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sparxx passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Addams! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (4) vs (10) Sparxx#SUB2#
Sparxx working for a submission but Addams is keeping him at bay.
Addams is just holding on here. Sparxx manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Addams (4) vs (13) Sparxx#T10#
Addams tries to escape the position.
Sparxx not allowing Addams to control his hands.
Addams is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Sparxx looking to break Addams's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Addams remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sparxx will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Addams staying busy and making it hard for Sparxx to control.
Addams wants to control his opponent's hands but Sparxx gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Addams defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sparxx's arms. #SUB2#
Sparxx looking for the choke from the back. #T11#
Addams trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Sparxx looking for the RNC.
Addams can't escape the position.
Addams trying to control the hands but Sparxx breaks the grip.
Addams tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Addams showing good submission defense here.
Addams trying to control the hands but Sparxx breaks the grip.
Sparxx trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Sparxx has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Addams has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sparxx gets his hands free as Addams looks to control. #T12##SUB2#
Sparxx is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Addams has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Addams is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Addams tries to escape the position.
Sparxx really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Addams.
Addams tries to escape but Sparxx has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Addams is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Addams fending off the submission attempt from Sparxx.
Sparxx struggling to keep hold of the position.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Sparxx has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Addams breaks Sparxx's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (6) vs (13) Sparxx
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Sparxx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Addams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (6) vs (15) Sparxx
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T14#
Addams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Addams is adopting a defensive guard.
Addams wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 15 to 6.
Tyrone Sparxx gave a mention to HELLBENT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Richard Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Amos Burton!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Burton gets a clinch. #TD2#
Burton successfully pulls guard.
Burton keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Burton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morgan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Burton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morgan defends well.
Morgan stands and throws Burton's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (3) vs (0) Burton
Morgan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Burton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Morgan tries for a kimura but Burton is defending well.
Burton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Burton stops Morgan from passing to mount.
Burton sneaks back into half guard.
Burton is trying to get back to full guard.
Morgan is trying to control. Burton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burton wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Burton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burton tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.
Burton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Morgan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Burton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Burton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Morgan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Burton! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (6) vs (0) Burton
Morgan mounts Burton! Really nice guard pass there!
Morgan takes Burton's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Burton is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (9) vs (0) Burton#SUB#
Morgan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Morgan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Morgan is looking to control Burton but Burton is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Morgan has the hooks in. Burton is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.#T3##SUB#
Morgan looking for the choke but no joy.
Burton is in bad spot here.
Burton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Burton is trying to defend against the choke here but Morgan has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Morgan Tightens the hold and Burton taps out furiously! Morgan displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Morgan!
Richard Morgan was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 2 wins and 0 losses; Jack Fox! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Holt Dennis!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Fox gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Dennis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fox clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fox (0) vs (4) Dennis
Dennis avoiding Fox 's attempts to control his hands.
Dennis biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fox rolls, trying to escape but Dennis keeps control of the position.
Fox is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fox tries to escape the position.
Dennis is looking to control Fox but Fox is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T1#
What can Fox do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Fox is trying to roll into a better position but Dennis has get a rear naked choke and Fox is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Holt Dennis!
In defeat, Jack Fox stepped up to the mic, saying 'that he will be back stronger, better, faster, and smarter.'. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Arturo Caldeira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Lodzov Hugs!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Caldeira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hugs can't get the takedown.
Hugs stops a takedown attempt from Caldeira.
#TD#
Caldeira drags the fight down to the ground.
Hugs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldeira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldeira pulls Hugs in to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Hugs from controlling successfully.
Hugs stands and throws Caldeira's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (0) vs (3) Hugs
Caldeira is not content to let Hugs control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira struggling a bit here.
Caldeira manages to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Caldeira actively working from the bottom here.
Caldeira is staying active underneath Hugs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Caldeira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hugs trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hugs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hugs forces his way into half guard.
Hugs trying to control from half guard but Caldeira is working away.
Caldeira tries to roll over but Hugs keeps him under control.
Caldeira trying to hold on to Hugs's head to control him but Hugs postures up.
#T2#
Hugs is looking to take a break and control but Caldeira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caldeira tries to roll over but Hugs keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hugs wants to control but Caldeira is keeping him busy.
Caldeira gets back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hugs working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Caldeira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hugs advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (0) vs (6) Hugs
Caldeira tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Hugs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caldeira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Caldeira is trying to improve his position.
Caldeira manages to get back to half guard.
Hugs is trying to control the action in half guard but Caldeira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hugs is pressing down on Caldeira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Caldeira is holding on for now.
Hugs trying to control the action but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Caldeira trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Caldeira manages to get to full guard.
Caldeira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hugs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caldeira (2) vs (6) Hugs
Hugs trying to control the position.
Hugs 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.
Caldeira tries to free his leg and advance position but Hugs is retaining full guard.
Hugs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caldeira is one step ahead there.
Caldeira pushes down on Hugs's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hugs is in trouble now - Caldeira has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (5) vs (6) Hugs#T5#
Caldeira fails to move to back control.
Caldeira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hugs is looking to escape.
Caldeira takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Caldeira (8) vs (6) Hugs
Caldeira avoiding Hugs 's attempts to control his hands.
Hugs tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Caldeira has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hugs has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T6#
Hugs rolls, trying to escape but Caldeira keeps control of the position.
Good control from Caldeira.#SUB#
Caldeira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Caldeira is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hugs defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
You can see the frustration on Hugs's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T7#
Caldeira wants to control but Hugs is keeping busy.
Hugs rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Caldeira is pressing down on Hugs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hugs is holding on for now.
Caldeira is keen to just control but Hugs is a slippery customer.
Hugs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Hugs keeps moving.
Hugs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T8#
Caldeira looking to pass the guard.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Hugs keeps moving.
Caldeira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Caldeira postures up.
Caldeira looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Hugs trying to keep a closed guard but Caldeira is proving a slippery customer.
Caldeira looking to sit in guard and control but Hugs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caldeira (8) vs (8) Hugs#SUB#
Caldeira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Caldeira keeping moving, preventing Hugs from controlling successfully.
Hugs wants to pass the guard but Caldeira is keeping the position.#T10#
Caldeira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hugs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Caldeira (10) vs (8) Hugs
Caldeira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hugs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hugs controls Caldeira momentarily but Caldeira frees himself.
Caldeira wants to control from the top but Hugs keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hugs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caldeira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Caldeira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Caldeira forces his way into half guard.
Hugs wants to improve his position but Caldeira is controlling well.
#T11#
Caldeira moves into full mount! Hugs won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Caldeira (13) vs (8) Hugs
Caldeira controlling from mount.
Hugs tries to hold on but Caldeira postures up.
Hugs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Caldeira controlling from the full mount.
Hugs really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hugs tries to control Caldeira's body but Caldeira pushes him off. Hugs squirms to his side and now Caldeira has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Caldeira (16) vs (8) Hugs#T12##SUB#
Caldeira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hugs has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Caldeira is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Hugs is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arturo Caldeira!
A relieved looking Arturo Caldeira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Lodzov Hugs was interviewed post fight and said 'this was bullshit'. |
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Co-main event
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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 17 wins and 12 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Kreepee Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Krawlee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anatta avoids it really well and circles away.
Anatta tries to clinch up.
Anatta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anatta is looking to clinch.
Anatta wants to clinch but Krawlee slips to the side#TD2#
so Krawlee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anatta (0) vs (2) Krawlee
My spies in Kaptajnernes Tr�ningscenter inform me that Krawlee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Krawlee preventing the sweep.
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Krawlee from controlling successfully. #T1#
Anatta can't keep his opponent in guard - Krawlee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Anatta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anatta trying to control but Krawlee postures up.
Anatta is not content to let Krawlee control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard but Krawlee has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (5) Krawlee#T2#
Anatta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Krawlee tries to control but Anatta wriggling away.
Anatta is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Krawlee wants to control the action but instead Anatta gets a body lock and reverses into Krawlee's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (5) Krawlee
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Krawlee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krawlee pulls Anatta in to control the position.
Anatta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Krawlee keeping moving, preventing Anatta from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Krawlee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (7) Krawlee
Krawlee is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Krawlee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Krawlee trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
Krawlee advances to half guard.
Krawlee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anatta keeps working.
Anatta is trying to get back to full 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.#T5#
Anatta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anatta being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Anatta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krawlee trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krawlee defends well.#T6#
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.
Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krawlee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anatta is keeping the position for now.
Krawlee showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Krawlee from controlling successfully.
Krawlee content to stall in guard here.
Anatta 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: Anatta (4) vs (7) Krawlee
Krawlee tries to get to full guard but Anatta has control of the leg. #SUB#
Anatta is working for a kimura but Krawlee is defending it quite comfortably.
#T8#
Anatta wants to pass to mount but Krawlee is defending the position.
Anatta passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (7) vs (7) Krawlee
Krawlee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Krawlee won't allow Anatta to pass to mount. #SUB#
Anatta is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krawlee is looking to control Anatta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krawlee avoid being mounted?
Anatta tries to pass to full mount but Krawlee defends it. #T9#
Anatta working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Krawlee's thigh. Krawlee counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Krawlee keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass.
Anatta wants to control from the top but Krawlee keeps moving. #SUB#
Anatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Krawlee dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (7) vs (9) Krawlee
Anatta can't keep his opponent in guard - Krawlee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Krawlee stalling.
Krawlee is pressing down on Anatta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anatta is holding on for now. #T10#
Krawlee trying to control from Anatta's half guard. Anatta has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krawlee defends well.
Krawlee won't allow Anatta to sweep him here.
Krawlee tries to free his leg and advance position but Anatta is retaining full guard. #T11#
Anatta wants to sweep but no luck.
Anatta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Krawlee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Krawlee is trying to control. Anatta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krawlee tries to pass to full mount but Anatta defends it.
Krawlee wants to take a breather but Anatta is having none of it.
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Anatta is defending well.
Krawlee stalling. #T12#
Anatta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anatta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Anatta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krawlee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krawlee sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Krawlee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krawlee passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (7) vs (12) Krawlee
Anatta regains half guard.
Krawlee prevents Anatta from improving his position.#T14#
Krawlee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anatta keeps working.
Anatta won't allow Krawlee to pass to mount.
Krawlee not doing much here.
Krawlee is just content to waste time from the top position. Anatta takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krawlee trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krawlee wins on points by 12 to 7.
After winning the bout, Kreepee Krawlee 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 4 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tetsuo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Ty shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ty showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (0) Tetsuo
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.
Tetsuo trying to control from the bottom.
Tetsuo won't allow Ty to pass to mount.
Ty performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetsuo is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Ty tries to pass to full mount but Tetsuo defends it.
Tetsuo is holding on to half guard well.
Tetsuo is looking to control Ty's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tetsuo avoid being mounted?#T2##SUB#
Ty seems to be working for a kimura but Tetsuo defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ty is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tetsuo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tetsuo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Ty sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tetsuo wants to sweep but no luck.
Ty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tetsuo pulls Ty in close to prevent any damage.
Tetsuo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Ty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tetsuo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ty forces his way into half guard.#T5#
Tetsuo is looking to improve his position.
Ty passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tetsuo! Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (5) vs (0) Tetsuo
Ty can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tetsuo is looking to escape. #T6#
Tetsuo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tetsuo keeps trying to improve his position.
Ty wants to control the pace but Tetsuo is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ty fails to advance to Tetsuo's back.
Ty trying to control but Tetsuo is having none of it. #T7#
Tetsuo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ty trying to control but Tetsuo is having none of it.
Tetsuo gets back to half guard.#T8#
Ty is trying to control. Tetsuo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tetsuo gets full guard.
Ty is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tetsuo 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.
Tetsuo keeping full guard, as Ty tries to pass.
Ty trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom. #T9#
Ty controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ty being controlled here momentarily.
Ty tries to free his leg and advance position but Tetsuo is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T10#
Ty trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tetsuo pulls Ty in close to prevent any damage.
Tetsuo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ty content to stall in guard here. #T11#
Tetsuo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ty is one step ahead there.
Ty seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tetsuo trying to control the position here. #T12#
Ty slips nicely into half guard.
Ty is trying to control the action in half guard but Tetsuo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tetsuo tries to roll over but Ty keeps him under control.
Tetsuo won't allow Ty to pass to mount. #T13#
Tetsuo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Ty is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tetsuo is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Ty looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ty is looking to take a break and control but Tetsuo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Ty is pressing down on Tetsuo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tetsuo is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tetsuo tries to get to full guard but Ty has control of the leg.
Ty seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tetsuo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
An out of breath Claudio Ty thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jurgen Tetsuo was interviewed post fight and said 'I Want a Rematch As soon as tomorrow'. |
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