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CWC Test 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Theodore Rothschild! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; James Tonal!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tonal shoots for a takedown but Rothschild saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tonal fails with a takedown attempt.
Tonal misses with a takedown attempt - Rothschild sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Theodore Rothschild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Tonal.
No luck for Tonal with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Tonal with that takedown attempt.
Rothschild tries to counter with a takedown but Tonal is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Rothschild drives through with a takedown into Tonal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rothschild (2) vs (0) Tonal
Rothschild trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild stopping the sweep attempt from Tonal.
Rothschild trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rothschild passes into half guard. #T1#
Tonal trying to control here.
Rothschild sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tonal is trying to control but Rothschild passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rothschild (5) vs (0) Tonal
Tonal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rothschild's best efforts.
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.#T2#
Rothschild is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tonal is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Rothschild seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tonal wants to control but Rothschild is keeping busy.
Rothschild with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rothschild seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tonal for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Rothschild passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tonal! Score +3 for passing guard: Rothschild (8) vs (0) Tonal
Rothschild wants to take his opponent's back but Tonal doesn't allow it.
Tonal is looking to improve his position but Rothschild isn't that keen on the idea.#T5#
Rothschild looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tonal wants to hold on but Rothschild pushes him away.
Rothschild controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Tonal wants to hold on but Rothschild pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Rothschild's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tonal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tonal keeps trying to improve his position.
Rothschild controlling his opponent. #T7#
Tonal can't escape the position.
Rothschild manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tonal to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rothschild (11) vs (0) Tonal#T8#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rothschild controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Tonal right now.
Rothschild really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tonal.
Tonal is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T9#
Tonal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Rothschild continues to stall.#T10#
I really don't envy Tonal right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rothschild's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T11#
Tonal tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rothschild controls the position.
Tonal is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rothschild off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
More hug and hope from Rothschild.#T12#
Tonal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rothschild's guard. Nice work there by Tonal.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rothschild (11) vs (2) Tonal
Tonal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rothschild is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rothschild is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T13#
Tonal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rothschild manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tonal manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rothschild (13) vs (2) Tonal
Rothschild is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T14#
Tonal looking for a sweep. Not yet Tonal, not yet.
Rothschild controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rothschild slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rothschild (16) vs (2) Tonal
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rothschild is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tonal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rothschild takes the fight on points by 16 to 2. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Torsten Mjölnir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Jake Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Reaper darts in and clinches Mjölnir up against the cage.
Reaper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mjölnir gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Reaper tightens his grip and picks Mjölnir up, before dumping him to the ground. Mjölnir manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mjölnir (0) vs (2) Reaper
Reaper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mjölnir wants to sweep here but Reaper controlling him for the moment.
Reaper is fighting to break Mjölnir's control of his arms but Mjölnir is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mjölnir's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mjölnir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mjölnir pulls Reaper in close to his closed guard and prevents Reaper from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mjölnir keeping moving, preventing Reaper from controlling successfully. #T2#
Mjölnir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mjölnir is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reaper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mjölnir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mjölnir has control of Reaper's left arm, preventing Reaper from doing any damage. #T3#
Reaper forces his way into half guard.
Mjölnir controlling the position well.
Reaper prevents Mjölnir from improving his position.
Reaper seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mjölnir does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Mjölnir regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mjölnir keeping moving, preventing Reaper from controlling successfully.
Mjölnir controlling the position.
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.
Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Mjölnir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Mjölnir keeping full guard, as Reaper tries to pass.
Reaper wants to control from the top but Mjölnir keeps moving.
Mjölnir has control of Reaper's left arm, preventing Reaper from doing any damage. #T6#
Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Mjölnir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mjölnir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mjölnir pulls Reaper in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Mjölnir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mjölnir seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Reaper preventing the sweep. #T8#
Mjölnir is working hard here to advance position.
Reaper wants to control from the top but Mjölnir keeps moving.
Mjölnir controlling Reaper's posture.
Reaper preventing the sweep. #T9#
Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Mjölnir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reaper trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mjölnir manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mjölnir (2) vs (2) Reaper
Mjölnir slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Reaper working a defensive guard here.
#T10#
Mjölnir is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mjölnir seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reaper for as long as he can get away with.
Mjölnir looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Reaper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mjölnir is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Reaper has his foot on Mjölnir's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mjölnir works his way back into a safe position though.
Mjölnir is stalling in the full guard.
Mjölnir has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T12#
Mjölnir tries to free his leg and advance position but Reaper is retaining full guard.
Reaper controls Mjölnir momentarily but Mjölnir frees himself.
Reaper can't keep his opponent in guard - Mjölnir advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mjölnir in particular looking to stall.
Reaper wants to get back to full guard but Mjölnir has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mjölnir (5) vs (2) Reaper#T13#
The referee asks Mjölnir politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mjölnir prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Reaper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Reaper is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Reaper trying to remain calm as Mjölnir controls from the top position.
Reaper is trying to get back to half guard.
Mjölnir taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mjölnir working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mjölnir takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Arthur Kincaid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Alexander Lincoln !
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kincaid changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lincoln looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kincaid (4) vs (0) Lincoln #SUB#
Kincaid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kincaid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kincaid staying calm.#SUB#
Kincaid has hold of Lincoln 's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lincoln tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kincaid cranks the arm and Lincoln screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lincoln , who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Arthur Kincaid!
Arthur Kincaid seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Co-main event
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Holden Easterly ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; James Crazyhorse!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Crazyhorse shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Easterly is trying to defend but Crazyhorse finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Easterly (0) vs (2) Crazyhorse
Easterly wants to control but Crazyhorse is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crazyhorse controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Crazyhorse 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.#T1#
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Crazyhorse has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Easterly is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Crazyhorse is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We 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.#T3#
Crazyhorse moves into full mount! Easterly won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Easterly (0) vs (5) Crazyhorse#T4#
Crazyhorse wants to take Easterly 's back but he can't do it this time.
Crazyhorse takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Crazyhorse is trying to take his opponent's back.
Easterly is desperately trying to improve his position but Crazyhorse has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Crazyhorse moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Easterly (0) vs (8) Crazyhorse
Crazyhorse is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T6#
Easterly trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Crazyhorse controls the action.
Easterly trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T7#
Easterly is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Crazyhorse.
Easterly is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Easterly do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
I really don't envy Easterly right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9##T10#
You can see the frustration on Easterly 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Crazyhorse is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11##T12##T13#
Easterly can't escape the position.
Crazyhorse biding his time, controlling Easterly . #SUB2#
Crazyhorse is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Easterly has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Crazyhorse has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Easterly taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Crazyhorse doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). James Crazyhorse! |
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Main event
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Mike Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kerr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Kerr persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
Kerr wants to take the fight to the mat but Gracie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Gracie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Kerr
Kerr is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Kerr is working away.
Kerr tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Gracie 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.
Gracie 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#
Gracie trying to control the action but Kerr is working from the bottom.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kerr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kerr controlling the position for now.
Gracie trying to control the action but Kerr is working from the bottom.
Kerr felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Kerr is defending the position.
Kerr is looking to improve his position.
Kerr is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount. #T3#
Gracie trying to control the action but Kerr is working from the bottom.
Kerr is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kerr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kerr is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Kerr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Kerr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Kerr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kerr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kerr is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Kerr
Kerr wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (0) Kerr
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.#T6#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kerr tries to escape the position.
Kerr controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Gracie is trying to stick to Kerr's back but Kerr is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kerr. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (8) vs (2) Kerr#T7#
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (10) vs (2) Kerr
Kerr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Kerr is keeping the position.
Kerr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Kerr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kerr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kerr managing to control the position. #T10#
Kerr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kerr is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom. #T11#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kerr holds on and takes a little breather.
Gracie trying to control but Kerr is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kerr holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
Kerr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kerr managing to control the position.
Kerr wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kerr there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (13) vs (2) Kerr#T14#
Kerr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie tries to control but Kerr wriggling away.
Kerr tries to control Gracie's body but Gracie pushes him off. Kerr squirms to his side and now Gracie has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (16) vs (2) Kerr
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerr turns into Gracie and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (16) vs (4) Kerr
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 16 to 4. |
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