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CWC 272 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 22 losses; Thad Thayer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 15 losses; Jose Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pacheco fails with the takedown.
Thayer attempts a counter takedown but Pacheco avoids it well and moves away.
Thayer fails with a takedown attempt.
Pacheco tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thayer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacheco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pacheco tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thayer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thayer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pacheco manages to circle out of the way.
Pacheco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thayer attempts a counter takedown but Pacheco avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Pacheco closes the distance and clinches.
Pacheco tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Thayer pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Thayer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacheco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pacheco trying to control but Thayer is working from the bottom.
Pacheco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Pacheco wants to control from the top but Thayer keeps moving.
Pacheco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thayer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Thayer has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pacheco doesn't defend quickly enough and Thayer has managed to lock this one up! Can Pacheco escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Thayer on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thad Thayer! |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Eduardo Cunha! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Majere shoots in and gets a takedown into Cunha's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cunha (0) vs (2) Majere
Majere content to stall in guard here.
Cunha wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cunha 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.
Cunha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Majere manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cunha (2) vs (2) Majere
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majere looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Majere has his hands on Cunha's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunha looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Cunha is stalling in the full guard.
Majere wants to sweep but no luck.
Cunha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Majere 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: Cunha (2) vs (4) Majere
Cunha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cunha seems keen to control Majere's posture.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Cunha is retaining full guard. #T2#
Majere won't allow Cunha to sweep him here.
Majere pushing down on Cunha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cunha tries to get to full guard but Majere has control of the leg.
Cunha wants to control but Majere is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cunha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cunha 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.
Cunha wants to sweep but no luck.
Majere postures up.
Cunha is trying to hold Majere in close to prevent damage but Majere has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere prevents Cunha from improving his position.
Cunha works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Majere wants to pass the guard but Cunha is keeping the position.
Cunha is trying to keep Majere in close.
Cunha seems keen to control Majere's posture.
Majere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Majere is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Majere won't allow Cunha to sweep him here.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cunha swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Majere stopping the sweep attempt from Cunha.
Cunha working a defensive guard here.
Majere wants to pass the guard but Cunha is keeping the position.
Cunha wants to sweep here but Majere controlling him for the moment.
Cunha controlling the position.
Cunha being controlled here, momentarily.
Cunha managing to control the position. #T5#
Cunha wants to sweep here but Majere controlling him for the moment.
Majere controlling from the top position.
Cunha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Majere won't allow Cunha to sweep him here.
Cunha trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
Majere won't allow Cunha to sweep him here.
Cunha is pulling down on Majere's head. It's preventing any offense from Majere, at least for the moment.#T6#
Majere stopping the sweep attempt from Cunha.
Majere controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Majere is fighting to break Cunha's control of his arms but Cunha is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cunha looking for a sweep. Not yet Cunha, not yet.
Cunha controls Majere momentarily but Majere frees himself.
Majere slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cunha controls Majere momentarily but Majere frees himself.
Majere forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Cunha is trying to maintain the position but Majere is very close to passing his half guard.
Cunha controlling the position well.
Majere tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cunha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cunha trying to hold on to Majere's head to control him but Majere postures up.
Cunha tries to roll over but Majere keeps him under control.
Cunha manages to get to full guard.
Cunha 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#
Cunha controls Majere momentarily but Majere frees himself.
Majere won't allow Cunha to sweep him here.
Cunha is trying to hold Majere in close to prevent damage but Majere has managed to pass into half guard.
Majere controlling the action here.
Majere is looking to take a break and control but Cunha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Majere 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.
Cunha is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Cunha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cunha has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cunha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majere is one step ahead there.
Cunha looking to control.
#T10#
Majere preventing the sweep.
Cunha pulls Majere in close to prevent any damage.
Majere wants to control from the top but Cunha keeps moving.
Majere won't allow Cunha to sweep him here.
Majere controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cunha is pulling down on Majere's head. It's preventing any offense from Majere, at least for the moment.
Cunha can't keep his opponent in guard - Majere advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cunha keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cunha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Majere is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Majere seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cunha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cunha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cunha.
Majere passes Cunha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cunha wants to get back to full guard.
Cunha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cunha seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cunha trying to keep a closed guard but Majere is proving a slippery customer.
Cunha wants to sweep here but Majere controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Majere advances to half guard.
Cunha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cunha controls Majere momentarily but Majere frees himself.
Cunha wants to control but Majere passes easily into half guard.
Cunha is trying to maintain the position but Majere is very close to passing his half guard.
Majere trying to control from half guard but Cunha is working away.
Cunha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Majere is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
Cunha working a defensive guard here.
Cunha pulls Majere in to control the position.
Cunha is trying to control the position but Majere postures up.
Majere trying to control but Cunha is working from the bottom.
Majere trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Majere wants to control from the top but Cunha keeps moving.
Majere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cunha wants to sweep here but Majere controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Majere controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cunha is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cunha wants to sweep here but Majere controlling him for the moment.
Cunha is pulling down on Majere's head. It's preventing any offense from Majere, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Majere 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Majere wins on points by 4 to 2.
A relieved looking Denubis Majere 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Merel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merel (4) vs (0) Cruz#SUB#
Merel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cruz struggling a bit here.
Merel trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Merel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cruz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Merel but great work by Cruz. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merel (4) vs (4) Cruz#T1#
Cruz is staying tight to Merel's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Merel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cruz controlling the position from side mount.
Cruz tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Cruz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Merel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cruz but great work by Merel. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merel (8) vs (4) Cruz#T2#
Cruz is not content to let Merel control the position.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cruz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merel's best efforts.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Merel has control of the leg.
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Merel is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Cruz is concentrating on defense, preventing Merel from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz trying to control here.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well. #SUB#
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Merel has latched onto it... Big trouble! Merel pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Cruz is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Merel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Merel!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Merel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Michael Cruz had this to say: 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 17 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 16 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Breaker throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Germano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Breaker is in Germano's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Germano (0) vs (2) Breaker
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Germano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Breaker trying to control but Germano is working from the bottom.
Breaker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Germano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Germano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Breaker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Breaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Germano is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Germano trying to control the position here. #T1#
Breaker preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano has control of Breaker's left arm, preventing Breaker from doing any damage.
Breaker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (0) vs (5) Breaker
Germano tries to buck Breaker off but Breaker is having none of it.
Breaker trying to control the action but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano 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. #T2##SUB2#
Breaker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Germano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Breaker controlling the position.
Germano is not content to let Breaker control the position.
Germano 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. #SUB2#
Breaker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Germano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB2#
Breaker swings around for an armbar but Germano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Breaker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (2) vs (5) Breaker
Germano won't allow Breaker to sweep him here.
Germano is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Breaker has his foot on Germano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Germano works his way back into a safe position though.
Germano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breaker is keeping the position for now.
Breaker keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Breaker is controlling Germano's posture.#T4##SUB#
Germano has gone for a leg lock! Breaker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Germano's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (2) vs (7) Breaker
Germano 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: Germano (4) vs (7) Breaker
Breaker is not content to let Germano control the position.
Breaker is doing well to control the position and prevent Germano from advancing to side control.
Breaker wants to control but Germano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Germano is looking to advance position but Breaker won't allow it. #T5#
Germano is thwarting Breaker's attempts to control the position.
Breaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Breaker is trying to control but can't.
Germano trying to pass the guard but Breaker defending well. #SUB#
Germano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Breaker sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Germano seems to be looking for submissions.
#T6#
Germano is keen to just control but Breaker is a slippery customer.
Breaker trying to control from the bottom.
Germano trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Germano is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (7) vs (7) Breaker
Germano trying to control but Breaker is having none of it.
Breaker is looking to improve his position but Germano isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Germano avoids the attempt from Breaker to control.
Breaker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Germano looking to control but Breaker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Germano is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Breaker is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Germano (10) vs (7) Breaker#SUB#
Germano is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Germano not allowing Breaker to control his hands. #SUB#
Germano looking for the RNC. #T8#
Breaker breaks Germano's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Germano (10) vs (9) Breaker
Breaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breaker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Breaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano can't keep his opponent in guard - Breaker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Breaker seems to be working for a kimura but Germano defends the submission attempt.
Germano gets back to full guard.
Breaker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (10) vs (12) Breaker#T9##SUB2#
Breaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Breaker trying to control the action but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano struggling a bit here.
Germano is looking to reverse the position.
Breaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Germano keeps working.
Germano tries to buck Breaker off but Breaker is having none of it.#T10#
Germano is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Breaker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Germano is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Breaker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Germano is just riding it out for now. Breaker eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Breaker is working for a submission of some sort.
Breaker is looking to take a break and control but Germano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Germano is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Germano actively working from the bottom here.
Breaker prevents Germano from improving his position.
Germano trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Breaker manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Germano (10) vs (15) Breaker
Breaker wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T12#
Germano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Breaker tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Breaker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Germano manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Germano tries to improve position but can't.
Breaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Germano keeps working. #SUB2#
Breaker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Germano is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Germano is trying to get back to half guard.#T13##SUB2#
Breaker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Germano is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Breaker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Germano has escaped the position, nice work there.
Breaker trying to control the action but Germano is working from the bottom.
Germano is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Breaker happy to just control the position for now.
Germano is not content to let Breaker control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breaker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Germano haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Breaker wins on points by 15 to 10.
Arm Breaker 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Zhang Jun! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Por Pramuk stuffs the takedown.
Por Pramuk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Por Pramuk closes the distance and clinches.
Por Pramuk fails to pull guard.
Por Pramuk is trying to pull guard but Jun has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Por Pramuk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jun is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Por Pramuk to the mat. Por Pramuk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jun (2) vs (0) Por Pramuk#SUB2#
Por Pramuk has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Jun should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Por Pramuk has tightened it up now! Jun should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!
An intense looking Dieselnoi Por Pramuk took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'd like to thank the team. They really helped me train hard! '. |
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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 9 wins and 10 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Devlin Draco!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Draco stuffs the takedown.
Draco leaves Addams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Addams doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Draco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (0) vs (2) Draco
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lurch Addams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draco stalling.
Draco is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Draco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Draco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Addams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams is looking to improve his position.
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.
Addams is trying to maintain the position but Draco is very close to passing his half guard.
Addams regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Addams working a defensive guard here.
Draco trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Draco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Draco trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Draco wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Draco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Addams has control of Draco's left arm, preventing Draco from doing any damage.
Draco controlling from the top position. #T2#
Addams keeping moving, preventing Draco from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams keeping full guard, as Draco tries to pass.
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Draco is one step ahead there.
Addams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Addams 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.
Draco trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Addams managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Draco from controlling successfully.
Addams wants to control the position but Draco says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Addams is positioning himself well to prevent Draco advancing to mount.
Addams is trying to maintain the position but Draco is very close to passing his half guard.
Addams keeping control of the position. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Draco in particular looking to stall.
Addams is refusing to be controlled, as Draco sits in half guard.
Draco stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Draco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Addams has his hands on Draco's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Addams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (2) Draco
Addams stays in close to Draco's body and controls the position.
Draco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Draco looking for a sweep. Not yet Draco, not yet.
Addams trying to control but Draco is working from the bottom.
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Draco.#T6#
Addams looking to sit in guard and control but Draco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (4) Draco
Addams seems keen to control Draco's posture.
Draco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Draco from controlling successfully.
Draco controlling from the top position.
Draco looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Draco being controlled here momentarily.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams controlling Draco's posture.
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Draco is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Addams holds on and takes a little breather. #T8#
Draco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams controlling the position.
Addams wants to sweep here but Draco controlling him for the moment.
Addams is controlling Draco's posture.
Addams keeping full guard, as Draco tries to pass.
Draco is fighting to break Addams's control of his arms but Addams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Draco tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Addams pulls Draco in close to prevent any damage.
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams is adopting a defensive guard.
Addams can't keep his opponent in guard - Draco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Draco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Addams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Draco pulls his head out easily.
Draco is taking a breather. Addams 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.
Addams is not content to let Draco control the position.
Draco prevents Addams from improving his position.
Addams trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Draco is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Draco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Draco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Addams is pressing down on Draco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Draco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Addams pulls Draco in to control the position.
Draco sitting in guard here, content to control.
Draco looking to sit in guard and control but Addams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (4) Draco
Draco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.#T11#
Draco 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.
Addams trying to control but Draco is working from the bottom.
Draco pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage.
Draco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Addams is one step ahead there.
Draco keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully. #T12#
Draco can't keep his opponent in guard - Addams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Draco is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Addams not doing much here.
Draco is trying to control but can't.
Addams controlling the action here.
Draco 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.#T13#
Draco wants to get back to full guard.
Draco is not content to let Addams control the position.#SUB#
Addams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Draco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Addams is keen to just control but Draco is a slippery customer.
Draco is pressing down on Addams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T14#
Draco looking for a sweep. Not yet Draco, not yet.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Draco controlling the position.
Let's hope that Draco 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.
Draco is trying to control the position but Addams postures up.
Addams trying to control but Draco is working from the bottom.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams wants to control from the top but Draco keeps moving.
Addams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Addams gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Addams takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Lurch Addams 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Nuri Jafar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Vladimir Konstantinov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Konstantinov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jafar circles away.#CL#
Jafar clinches. #TD#
Jafar pulls guard.
Konstantinov won't allow Jafar to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Konstantinov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jafar is keeping the position for now.
Jafar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jafar, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jafar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar is trying to control the position but Konstantinov postures up. #T1#
Konstantinov looking to pass the guard.
Jafar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Jafar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Konstantinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Konstantinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jafar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (2) vs (0) Konstantinov
Jafar is looking to pass into half guard but Konstantinov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Konstantinov is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (2) vs (2) Konstantinov#T2#
Konstantinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jafar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Konstantinov won't allow Jafar to sweep him here.
Konstantinov controlling from the top position.
Jafar is controlling Konstantinov's posture.#T3#
Jafar being controlled here, momentarily.
Konstantinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Jafar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jafar, not yet.
Jafar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jafar has his hands on Konstantinov's head, controlling the position.
Konstantinov is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Jafar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Konstantinov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (4) vs (2) Konstantinov
Jafar wants to control from the top but Konstantinov keeps moving.
Jafar is really struggling to control Konstantinov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T5#
Jafar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Konstantinov keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
Konstantinov is pulling down on Jafar's head. It's preventing any offense from Jafar, at least for the moment.
Jafar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jafar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Konstantinov's guard. #T6#
Jafar is pressing down on Konstantinov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Konstantinov is holding on for now.
Konstantinov 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.
Jafar slows the pace down in half guard.
Konstantinov is trying to control but can't.
Jafar controlling the action here.
Konstantinov wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jafar in particular looking to stall.
Jafar is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Konstantinov pulls Jafar in to control the position.
Konstantinov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jafar has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jafar (7) vs (2) Konstantinov
Jafar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Konstantinov keeps working.
Jafar has knee on belly momentarily but Konstantinov bucks him off and regains half guard.
Jafar trying to control the action but Konstantinov is working from the bottom. #T8#
Konstantinov is controlling Jafar's trapped leg to prevent Jafar from advancing to side control.
Jafar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Konstantinov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Konstantinov wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Konstantinov is holding on to half guard well.#T9#
Konstantinov wants to get back to full guard.
Jafar is trying to control the action in half guard but Konstantinov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jafar wants to free his trapped foot but Konstantinov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jafar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Konstantinov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Konstantinov is controlling Jafar's trapped leg to prevent Jafar from advancing to side control.
Jafar keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Jafar is just content to waste time from the top position. Konstantinov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Jafar 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.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Konstantinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Konstantinov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (7) vs (4) Konstantinov
Konstantinov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jafar looking to control.
#T11#
Konstantinov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jafar seems keen to control Konstantinov's posture.#T12#
Konstantinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Jafar is retaining full guard.
Jafar is adopting a defensive guard.
Jafar wants to improve his position but instead Konstantinov has moved into half guard.
Jafar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jafar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jafar (9) vs (4) Konstantinov#T13#
Jafar wants to control from the top but Konstantinov keeps moving.
Konstantinov seems keen to control Jafar's posture.
Jafar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Konstantinov is keeping the position for now.
Konstantinov wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Konstantinov is retaining full guard.
Jafar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jafar won't allow Konstantinov to sweep him here.
Jafar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jafar tries to free his leg and advance position but Konstantinov is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jafar takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
An out of breath and clearly excited Nuri Jafar thanked Savage Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Steel Grappler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Grappler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petersen swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Petersen. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Grappler (0) vs (4) Petersen
Grappler being controlled for a moment.
Grappler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen trying to control the action but Grappler is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen tries to advance to mount but Grappler denies him.
Grappler is being controlled here. #T1#
Grappler is looking to regain half guard here but Petersen keeps moving and retains side control.
Petersen moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Grappler (0) vs (6) Petersen
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grappler is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grappler tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Petersen looking to control but Grappler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Grappler wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grappler tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Petersen trying to control but Grappler is having none of it. #T3#
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grappler wants to hold on but Petersen pushes him away.
Grappler is working to get back to half guard.
Petersen controlling from mount.
Grappler manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Grappler keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Grappler tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Grappler is having none of it.
Petersen stalling. #T5#
Petersen is looking to advance position but Grappler won't allow it.
Grappler has his hands clasped together around Petersen's back. He's all about the action.
Grappler is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Petersen is thwarting Grappler's attempts to control the position.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petersen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Grappler reverses the position - he's now on top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (2) vs (6) Petersen
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grappler is one step ahead there. #T7#
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grappler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen has control of Grappler's left arm, preventing Grappler from doing any damage.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grappler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (2) vs (8) Petersen
Petersen 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. #T8#
Grappler controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Grappler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
Grappler wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Grappler is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petersen being controlled here momentarily.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Grappler is keeping the position.#T9#
Grappler controlling the position.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Grappler keeps moving.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Grappler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grappler (4) vs (8) Petersen
Grappler controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Petersen keeping full guard, as Grappler tries to pass.
Petersen looking to control.
Petersen is pulling down on Grappler's head to control his posture.
Grappler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Grappler'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#
Petersen trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Petersen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grappler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grappler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Grappler is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen pulls Grappler in close to prevent any damage.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grappler is one step ahead there. #T12#
Petersen keeps trying to improve his position.
Petersen working a defensive guard but Grappler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Grappler (7) vs (8) Petersen
Grappler trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen is trying to control Grappler's posture but Grappler avoids it. #T13#
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Grappler is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen is still trying to improve position.
Petersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14#
Petersen wants to control but Grappler postures up.
Petersen is holding Grappler down, trying to stall.
Grappler trying to control the position but Petersen is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen struggling a bit here.
Petersen seems a little lost for a moment, as Grappler dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 8 to 7.
A relieved looking Conald Petersen 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Johnny Bolivar!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gelfen moves into the clinch.
Gelfen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bolivar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bolivar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bolivar can't get the takedown.
Gelfen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bolivar.
Eddie Gelfen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bolivar.
Gelfen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bolivar after a bit of a struggle.
Gelfen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bolivar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gelfen wants a takedown.
#TD#
Gelfen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bolivar can't fight it off and eventually Gelfen manages to take the fight to the floor. Bolivar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gelfen (2) vs (0) Bolivar
Gelfen 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.
Bolivar 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: Gelfen (2) vs (2) Bolivar
Still in half guard, Bolivar seems content to control.#T1#
Gelfen trying to control but Bolivar postures up.
Gelfen is staying active underneath Bolivar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gelfen tries to get to full guard but Bolivar has control of the leg.
Bolivar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bolivar prevents Gelfen from improving his position.
Bolivar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gelfen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bolivar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Bolivar is controlling the pace.
Gelfen trying to control but Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar prevents Gelfen from improving his position.
Gelfen is working hard here to advance position.
Gelfen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gelfen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (4) vs (2) Bolivar
Gelfen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolivar swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Bolivar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolivar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gelfen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (4) vs (4) Bolivar#SUB#
Bolivar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bolivar stands and throws Gelfen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (4) vs (7) Bolivar
You can see the frustration on Gelfen's face as Bolivar controls the position. #T4#
Gelfen is looking for a sweep.
Bolivar controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Bolivar is trying to get an arm triangle but Gelfen is defending well.
Gelfen is looking to regain half guard here but Bolivar keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Bolivar wants to control but Gelfen is keeping him busy.
Gelfen is trying to get back to half guard.
Gelfen is being controlled here.
Gelfen is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Gelfen tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Gelfen can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bolivar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gelfen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bolivar wants to control but Gelfen is keeping him busy.
Bolivar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gelfen is letting Bolivar control him for a moment. #T7#
Gelfen struggling a bit here.
Gelfen is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Bolivar laying and praying for a moment but Gelfen takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gelfen trying to control but Bolivar postures up.
#T8#
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard.
Bolivar trying to control the action but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
Gelfen is looking to improve his position.
Bolivar wants to control but Gelfen is keeping him busy.
Bolivar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Gelfen looking for submissions off his back.
Bolivar wants to control but Gelfen is keeping him busy. #T9#
Bolivar controlling the action here.#SUB#
Gelfen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bolivar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gelfen sees it coming and defends easily.
Gelfen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bolivar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bolivar's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gelfen (8) vs (7) Bolivar
Bolivar breaks Gelfen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gelfen (8) vs (9) Bolivar
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Gelfen keeps moving.
Gelfen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10##SUB#
Bolivar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gelfen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolivar has managed to get both his arms back between Gelfen's legs - danger averted.
Gelfen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolivar controls the pace.
Gelfen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gelfen looking to control.
Bolivar stands and throws Gelfen's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gelfen (8) vs (12) Bolivar
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Gelfen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Gelfen manages to get back to half guard.
Bolivar controlling the action here.
Bolivar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gelfen trying to control here.
#T12##SUB2#
Bolivar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bolivar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gelfen tries to roll over but Bolivar keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Bolivar is working for a submission of some sort.
Gelfen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gelfen.#T13#
Bolivar stays in close to Gelfen's body and controls the position.
Bolivar pushing down on Gelfen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gelfen is staying active underneath Bolivar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gelfen is looking for a sweep. Bolivar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gelfen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gelfen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gelfen is trying to control the position but Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Bolivar 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.
Bolivar trying to control but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
Bolivar advances to half guard.
Bolivar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bolivar tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gelfen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolivar not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolivar wins on points by 12 to 8.
Johnny Bolivar very nearly forgot to thank Iraqi Steroids, Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 22 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Bok shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Bok
Bok passes Lo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bok.
Lo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Lo wants to get back to full guard.
Bok is stalling here. Lo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bok seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (4) vs (2) Bok
Bok tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lo controlling the position from side mount.
Bok is looking to regain half guard here but Lo keeps moving and retains side control.
Bok can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Bok is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok keeps trying to improve his position.
Bok regains half guard.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
Lo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Bok is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bok moves into full guard.
Lo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (4) vs (4) Bok#T4#
Lo is trying to control the position but Bok postures up.
Lo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bok controls the pace.
Lo is adopting a defensive guard.
Lo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (4) vs (7) Bok#T5#
Bok wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Lo prevents Bok from improving position.
Bok wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy. #T6#
Bok tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lo's legs.
Bok working away.
Bok tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lo's legs.
Lo is trying to get back to half guard.
Bok controlling the position from side mount.
Bok trying to control the position but Lo is working away. #T7##T8#
Lo wants to control but Bok postures up.
Bok looking to control but instead Lo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bok wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Bok is looking to pass Lo's guard but actually Lo recovers to full guard.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Bok sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T10#
Bok trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Bok wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.#T11#
Bok wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Bok looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (6) vs (7) Bok
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Bok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lo defends well.#T12##SUB2#
Bok working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lo has passed into half guard!
Bok is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.
Bok tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg. #T13##SUB#
Lo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bok wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
Bok has his hands clasped together around Lo's back. He's all about the action.#T14#
Lo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bok is looking to sweep but instead, Lo has passed into half guard.
Bok 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo wants to free his trapped foot but Bok is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok wins on points by 7 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Maxim Bok thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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