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CWC TEST 6 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 5 wins and 2 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Mike Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kerr. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (0) vs (4) Kerr
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Kerr keeps moving and retains side control.
Kerr controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Kerr controlling the position.
Gracie wants to control but Kerr postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Gracie is letting Kerr control him for a moment.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (4) Kerr#T2#
Kerr is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kerr tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Kerr has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
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#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Kerr holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kerr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie prevents Kerr from improving his position.#T4#
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Kerr is working away.
Kerr is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Kerr defends it.
Kerr is trying is best to control the position here. #T5#
Kerr is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Kerr is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Kerr defends it.
Kerr is looking to improve his position.
Kerr is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Kerr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Kerr wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#T7#
Kerr won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Kerr wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kerr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kerr is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie wants to control but Kerr is keeping him busy.
Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Kerr manages to get to full guard.
Kerr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gracie puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Kerr is working away.
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.#T9#
Gracie not doing much here.
Kerr wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#T10#
Gracie wants to control but Kerr is keeping him busy.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracie is trying to control. Kerr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Kerr won't allow it. #T11#
Kerr controlling the position well.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Kerr is defending the position. #T12#
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Kerr is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Gracie wants to control but Kerr is keeping him busy.
Kerr tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #T13#
Kerr controlling the position for now.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Kerr is having none of it.
Kerr wants to get back to full guard.
Kerr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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. #T14#
Gracie is thwarting Kerr's attempts to control the position.
Kerr keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kerr wins on points by 4 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 7 losses; Holden Easterly ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Torsten Mjölnir!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Mjölnir decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Easterly (0) vs (2) Mjölnir
Mjölnir takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Easterly keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mjölnir has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Easterly (0) vs (5) Mjölnir
Easterly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Easterly is looking to improve his position but Mjölnir isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Mjölnir trying to control but Easterly is having none of it.
Easterly is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Mjölnir with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Easterly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mjölnir controlling from the full mount.
Easterly doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T3#
Easterly is trying to escape the mount.
Easterly tries to hold on but Mjölnir postures up.
Easterly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mjölnir controlling his opponent.
Mjölnir trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Easterly tries to hold on but Mjölnir postures up.
Easterly looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Easterly (0) vs (8) Mjölnir
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.
Mjölnir controls the action.#T5#
Easterly is really stuck here.
Mjölnir controls the action.
Mjölnir is trying to stick to Easterly 's back but Easterly is turning into Mjölnir. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mjölnir's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Easterly . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Easterly (2) vs (8) Mjölnir#T6#
Mjölnir is trying to control the position but Easterly postures up.
Easterly wants to control from the top but Mjölnir keeps moving.
Mjölnir pulls Easterly in close to prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Mjölnir has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Easterly looking to pass the guard.
Easterly 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. #T7#
Mjölnir has control of Easterly 's left arm, preventing Easterly from doing any damage.
Easterly postures up.
Mjölnir keeping moving, preventing Easterly from controlling successfully.
Easterly slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T8#
Mjölnir keeping full guard, as Easterly tries to pass.
Mjölnir controlling the position.
Easterly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Easterly trying to control the position from guard on top but Mjölnir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Easterly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mjölnir pulls Easterly in close to prevent any damage.
Easterly won't allow Mjölnir to sweep him here.
Easterly sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
Mjölnir wants to sweep but no luck.
Easterly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Easterly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mjölnir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mjölnir manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Easterly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Easterly (2) vs (10) Mjölnir
Easterly trying to control the position.
#T11#
Mjölnir passes Easterly 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Easterly wants to get back to full guard but Mjölnir has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Easterly (2) vs (13) Mjölnir
Mjölnir content just to control the position here.
Easterly is looking to get to half guard.#T12#
Easterly is trying to reverse the position but instead Mjölnir has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Easterly (2) vs (16) Mjölnir
You can see the frustration on Easterly 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mjölnir gets his hands free as Easterly looks to control.
Easterly is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Mjölnir not allowing Easterly to control his hands. #T13#
Easterly is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Easterly trying to control the position but Mjölnir manages to sink in the hooks.
Mjölnir has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Easterly 's body.
#T14#
Mjölnir not allowing Easterly to control his hands.
Easterly tries to escape but Mjölnir has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mjölnir keeps control of the position easily here as Easterly tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mjölnir wins 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 6 wins and 2 losses; James Crazyhorse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Jake Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Crazyhorse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crazyhorse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reaper's waist but Reaper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crazyhorse off to one side. #CL2#
Reaper closes the distance and clinches.
Reaper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Crazyhorse gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Crazyhorse wants to take the fight to the mat but Reaper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Crazyhorse 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.
Crazyhorse is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reaper is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Crazyhorse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reaper has Crazyhorse pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crazyhorse manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reaper wants a takedown.
Reaper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crazyhorse prevents it.
Reaper looking for a takedown.
Crazyhorse wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crazyhorse wants to take the fight to the mat but Reaper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Crazyhorse is trying to drag Reaper to the mat but Reaper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crazyhorse tries for a takedown but Reaper manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Reaper has Crazyhorse pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Crazyhorse manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crazyhorse has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reaper after a bit of a struggle.
Crazyhorse wants to take the fight to the mat but Reaper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reaper is working for takedown but Crazyhorse is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reaper is looking for a takedown.
Crazyhorse drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reaper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crazyhorse can't get the takedown.
Crazyhorse goes for a takedown attempt but Reaper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Reaper forces Crazyhorse back against the cage and clinches.
Reaper is working for takedown but Crazyhorse is calmly controlling the position for now.
Crazyhorse is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Reaper lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crazyhorse (0) vs (2) Reaper
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crazyhorse makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Crazyhorse.#T2#
Reaper wants to control from the top but Crazyhorse keeps moving.
Crazyhorse trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Reaper got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crazyhorse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reaper has managed to get both his arms back between Crazyhorse's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Crazyhorse trying to control the position here. #T4#
Reaper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crazyhorse is keeping the position for now.
Crazyhorse pulls Reaper in close to his closed guard and prevents Reaper from doing any damage or advancing position.#T5#
Reaper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T6#
Crazyhorse continues to stall.
Reaper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crazyhorse is keeping the position for now.
Crazyhorse pulls Reaper in to control the position.
Reaper wants to control from the top but Crazyhorse keeps moving. #T7#
Reaper looking to sit in guard and control but Crazyhorse gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazyhorse (2) vs (2) Reaper
Reaper keeping full guard, as Crazyhorse tries to pass.
Reaper looking to control but Crazyhorse passes into half guard.
#T8#
Reaper is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Crazyhorse jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Crazyhorse (5) vs (2) Reaper
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crazyhorse controlling the position from side mount.
Crazyhorse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Reaper is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.#T10#
Reaper is looking to reverse the position.#T11#
Crazyhorse controlling the position from side mount.
Reaper tries to buck Crazyhorse off but Crazyhorse is having none of it.
Crazyhorse slows the pace down. #T12#
Reaper tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crazyhorse wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reaper struggling a bit here.
Crazyhorse is staying tight to Reaper's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Reaper is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T13#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Crazyhorse 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.#T14#
Reaper is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crazyhorse takes a little break here. Reaper wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazyhorse 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 2 wins and 2 losses; Ken Vrjalya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Mustafa Womba!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Womba gets caught napping as Vrjalya dives in and scores a takedown. Womba manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vrjalya (2) vs (0) Womba
Womba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vrjalya passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vrjalya (5) vs (0) Womba#SUB#
Vrjalya is working to tighten his grip on Womba's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Womba has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Vrjalya is really squeezing tight and eventually Womba passes out! Vrjalya breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ken Vrjalya!
Ken Vrjalya 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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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 2 wins and 0 losses; Santosh Nagasaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Theodore Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Nagasaki clinches with his opponent.
We've been informed that Rothschild has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rothschild is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nagasaki pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Nagasaki has clasped his hands together around Rothschild's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nagasaki (4) vs (0) Rothschild
Rothschild is not content to let Nagasaki control the position. #SUB#
Nagasaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rothschild knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Nagasaki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rothschild knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nagasaki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rothschild rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nagasaki's guard! Nice work there by Rothschild! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nagasaki (4) vs (2) Rothschild#T1##SUB#
Rothschild avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Rothschild trying to control but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Rothschild looking to sit in guard and control but Nagasaki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nagasaki (6) vs (2) Rothschild#T2#
Nagasaki wants to pass the guard but Rothschild is keeping the position.
Nagasaki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nagasaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rothschild looking for a sweep. Not yet Rothschild, not yet. #SUB2#
Rothschild looking for a guillotine here but Nagasaki defends easily.
Nagasaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Nagasaki wants to control from the top but Rothschild keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rothschild keeping full guard, as Nagasaki tries to pass.
Rothschild not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nagasaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Nagasaki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rothschild looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rothschild looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rothschild! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nagasaki (6) vs (6) Rothschild
Rothschild is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nagasaki's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Rothschild is looking to take a break and control but Nagasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rothschild is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nagasaki will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nagasaki is trying to get back to half guard.
Rothschild controlling the position from side mount. #T5#
Nagasaki is trying to improve his position.
Rothschild trying to control the action but Nagasaki is working from the bottom.
Nagasaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Rothschild is looking to take a break and control but Nagasaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rothschild wants to control for a moment but Nagasaki uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T7#
Rothschild is keen to just control but Nagasaki is a slippery customer.
Rothschild keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rothschild's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T8##SUB#
Nagasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rothschild pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Nagasaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9##SUB#
Nagasaki with the active half guard here but Rothschild passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nagasaki (6) vs (9) Rothschild
Nagasaki gets back to half guard.
Rothschild seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nagasaki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10##SUB#
Nagasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Nagasaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rothschild pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Rothschild seems content to control.#SUB#
Nagasaki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Nagasaki is not content to let Rothschild control the position.#SUB#
Nagasaki actively working from the bottom here.
Rothschild trying to control the pace. #T12#
Nagasaki wants to get back to full guard.
Rothschild is pressing down on Nagasaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nagasaki is holding on for now.
Nagasaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rothschild controls the pace.#T13#
Rothschild wants to control from the top but Nagasaki keeps moving. #T14##SUB#
Nagasaki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rothschild stacks Nagasaki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rothschild! Score +3 for passing guard: Nagasaki (6) vs (12) Rothschild
Nagasaki is looking for a sweep.
Rothschild wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagasaki keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nagasaki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rothschild wins on points by 12 to 6. |
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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 1 wins and 5 losses; Alexander Lincoln ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Jimmy Nitro!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nitro slaps away a takedown attempt from Lincoln , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nitro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Nitro rushes Lincoln and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Nitro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lincoln is trying to keep an underhook but Nitro manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lincoln (0) vs (2) Nitro
Nitro trying to mount his opponent but Lincoln defends it.
Nitro trying to control the pace.
Nitro passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lincoln (0) vs (5) Nitro#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nitro is looking to take a break and control but Lincoln is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lincoln seems a little lost for a moment, as Nitro dominates the positioning.
Nitro trying to control the action but Lincoln is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lincoln is trying to control Nitro's posture but Nitro avoids it.
Lincoln is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lincoln is not content to let Nitro control the position.
Lincoln is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Lincoln is not content to let Nitro control the position.
Lincoln tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Nitro wants to control but Lincoln is keeping him busy.
Lincoln struggling a bit here.
Lincoln is not content to let Nitro control the position. #T5#
Lincoln is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Lincoln is not content to let Nitro control the position. #T6#
Lincoln is trying to improve his position.
Lincoln is trying to control Nitro's posture but Nitro avoids it.
Lincoln tries to buck Nitro off but Nitro is having none of it.
Nitro is staying tight to Lincoln 's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T7#
Lincoln is not content to let Nitro control the position.
Lincoln keeps Nitro under control for a moment.
Lincoln is trying to control Nitro's posture but Nitro avoids it.
Nitro trying to control the position but Lincoln is working away. #T8#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Lincoln has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lincoln tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nitro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
Lincoln can't do much from the bottom here.
Lincoln is trying to get back to half guard.
Nitro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lincoln keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nitro slows the pace down. #T10#
Nitro trying to control the position but Lincoln is working away.
Lincoln struggling a bit here.
Nitro trying to control the action but Lincoln is working from the bottom. #T11#
Nitro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nitro wants to control for a moment but Lincoln uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T12#
Nitro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lincoln keeps working.
Nitro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lincoln ! Score +3 for passing guard: Lincoln (0) vs (8) Nitro
Lincoln reaches up and holds on to Nitro to control the position.
Lincoln is squirming around, avoiding Nitro's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Nitro controlling the position easily from mount.
Lincoln is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Nitro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lincoln is looking to escape.
Lincoln tries to hold on but Nitro pushes him away.
Lincoln is squirming around, avoiding Nitro's attempts to control the action.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nitro wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nitro wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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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 6 wins and 7 losses; Holden Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Arthur Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracie leaves Kincaid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Kincaid clinches. #TD2#
Kincaid decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Kincaid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kincaid looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kincaid is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kincaid looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
#SUB2#
Kincaid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Kincaid managing to control the position.
Kincaid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kincaid is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kincaid controlling Gracie's posture. #T2##SUB2#
Kincaid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kincaid looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kincaid keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kincaid looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gracie has picked Kincaid up and slammed him! Kincaid can't keep hold of the triangle and Gracie manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (3) vs (0) Kincaid
Kincaid is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Kincaid can't do much from the bottom here.
Kincaid is trying to improve his position.
Kincaid wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Kincaid tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracie working away.
Kincaid looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Kincaid tries to improve position but can't.
Kincaid manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Gracie wants to control but Kincaid is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kincaid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kincaid is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is taking a breather. Kincaid 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.#SUB2#
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Kincaid is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Kincaid is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kincaid moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Kincaid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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Kincaid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kincaid is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Kincaid trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Kincaid looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
#SUB2#
Kincaid has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gracie is posturing up here but Kincaid has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gracie tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gracie has to tap! Slick submission there by Kincaid!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Kincaid!
Arthur Kincaid thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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