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CWC 275 PBP Commentary |
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Vitaly Doom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Dave Beast!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Doom closes the distance and pushes Beast back into the cage.
Doom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beast is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Doom pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Doom has hold of one of Beast's legs. Beast is fighting the takedown attempt but Doom gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doom (2) vs (0) Beast
Doom has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Beast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast looking for a sweep. Not yet Beast, not yet.
Beast keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Beast working for submissions but it's allowed Doom to get to half guard.
#T1#
Doom seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Beast wants to get back to full guard.
Doom takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Doom has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Beast keeping control of the position.
Doom is looking to advance position but Beast won't allow it.
Beast is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Beast is looking to control Doom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Beast avoid being mounted?
Beast regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Beast is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doom defends well.
Doom sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##SUB2#
Beast working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Beast can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Doom controls the pace.
Beast is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doom pushing down on Beast's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T5#
Doom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Doom seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Beast for as long as he can get away with.
Beast tries to roll over but Doom keeps him under control.
Beast wants to control but Doom is keeping busy.
#T6#
Doom keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Beast looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Doom prevents Beast from improving his position.
Doom looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Beast has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doom is working away from the top position though.
Doom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Beast trying to control but Doom postures up.
Beast is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doom content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Beast moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Beast looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Doom passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Doom (5) vs (0) Beast
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Beast is looking for a sweep.
Beast is letting Doom control him for a moment.
Beast tries to buck Doom off but Doom is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Doom stalls from top position.#T10#
Beast tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beast is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Doom just content to control the position.
Beast is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Beast can't do much from the bottom here.
Beast is being controlled here.
Beast is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Beast's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Beast trying to remain calm as Doom controls from the top position.
Beast tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Doom just content to control the position.
Beast tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doom wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Beast's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Doom is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Beast will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Doom'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.#T13##T14#
Beast is looking for a sweep.
Doom working away.
Doom in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beast is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doom takes the fight on points by 5 to 0. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Klaus Chugman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Chugman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chugman prevents the takedown attempt.
Fiso has Chugman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chugman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fiso is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chugman is defending well.
Klaus Chugman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Fiso.
Chugman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fiso.
#TD#
Chugman has Fiso pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chugman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fiso tumbling to the mat - Chugman dives into Fiso's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chugman (2) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Chugman advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chugman is looking for a kimura but Fiso is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chugman to get the leverage. #SUB#
Chugman seems to be working for a kimura but Fiso defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Chugman seems to be working for a kimura but Fiso defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing that Chugman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Chugman seems to be looking for submissions.
Fiso moves into full guard.
Chugman trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Chugman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso is pulling down on Chugman's head. It's preventing any offense from Chugman, at least for the moment.
Chugman sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso has control of Chugman's left arm, preventing Chugman from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso managing to control the position.
Chugman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Chugman is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully. #T3#
Fiso managing to control the position.
Chugman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso has his hands on Chugman's head, controlling the position.
Fiso is looking to sweep but instead, Chugman has passed into half guard.
Chugman trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso is trying to maintain the position but Chugman is very close to passing his half guard.#T4##SUB#
Chugman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fiso is just riding it out for now. Chugman eventually gives up the hold.
Chugman trying to control from half guard but Fiso is working away. #SUB#
Chugman seems to be looking for submissions.
Chugman is trying to control. Fiso wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso keeps trying to improve his position.#T5##SUB#
Chugman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiso defends it well.
Chugman wants to take a breather but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso keeping hold of Chugman's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Chugman seems to be looking for submissions.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chugman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso manages to get to full guard.
Fiso controls Chugman momentarily but Chugman frees himself.
Chugman trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Chugman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (5) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso regains half guard.
Chugman is pressing down on Fiso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiso is holding on for now.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Chugman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Fiso is concentrating on defense, preventing Chugman from advancing position.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso gets full guard.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Chugman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chugman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (8) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso tries to buck Chugman off but Chugman is having none of it.
Chugman wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy.
Fiso is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Fiso manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chugman's best efforts.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chugman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiso wants to improve his position but Chugman is controlling well.
#SUB#
Chugman is working for a kimura but Fiso is defending it quite comfortably.
#T9#
Fiso is staying active underneath Chugman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso 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.#SUB#
Chugman is trying to work for a kimura but Fiso is defending well.
Fiso gets full guard.
Fiso pulls Chugman in close to prevent any damage.
Chugman stands and throws Fiso's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chugman (11) vs (0) Fiso#T10##SUB#
Chugman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fiso has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Chugman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chugman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fiso is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Chugman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fiso is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fiso tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chugman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Fiso is refusing to be controlled, as Chugman sits in half guard. #T11#
Fiso is controlling Chugman's trapped leg to prevent Chugman from advancing to side control.
Chugman is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso gets full guard.
Chugman wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T12#
Chugman pushes down on Fiso's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chugman is looking for a kimura but Fiso is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chugman to get the leverage.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiso won't allow Chugman to pass to mount. #SUB#
Chugman is looking for submissions but instead, Fiso has regained full guard.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Chugman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso pulls Chugman in close to prevent any damage.
Chugman postures up.
Fiso pulls Chugman in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Chugman has gone for a leg lock! Fiso slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chugman's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chugman (11) vs (2) Fiso#SUB#
Chugman looking for a guillotine here but Fiso defends easily.
#T14##SUB#
Chugman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fiso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fiso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Chugman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chugman is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chugman takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Klaus Chugman managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview. |
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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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Fray Tormenta!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tormenta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tormenta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Coe avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Tormenta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tormenta wants a takedown.
David Allan Coe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fray Tormenta.#TD#
Coe decides to pull guard.
Tormenta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tormenta stopping the sweep attempt from Coe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tormenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Coe is retaining full guard.
Tormenta is pushing down on Coe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Coe is fighting to maintain full guard but Tormenta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Coe 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.
Tormenta trying to pass the guard but Coe defending well.
Tormenta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Tormenta trying to control the action but Coe is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tormenta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Coe is just riding it out for now. Tormenta eventually gives up the hold.
Tormenta wants to control but Coe is keeping him busy.
Tormenta is just content to waste time from the top position. Coe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving. #T2#
Tormenta is fighting to break Coe's control of his arms but Coe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Coe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Coe is looking for a triangle but Tormenta pushes his legs off easily.
Tormenta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tormenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coe is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Tormenta postures up.
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Coe being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coe wants to sweep here but Tormenta controlling him for the moment.
Tormenta trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom. #T4#
Tormenta might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Coe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tormenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Coe is retaining full guard.
Coe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tormenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tormenta is one step ahead there. #T5#
Tormenta passes Coe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tormenta is controlling the pace.
Tormenta wants to control but Coe is keeping him busy.
Coe tries to roll over but Tormenta keeps him under control.
Coe regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6#
Coe is controlling Tormenta's posture.#SUB#
Coe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tormenta defends well.
Tormenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Coe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tormenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coe is keeping the position for now.
Tormenta trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom. #T7#
Coe can't keep his opponent in guard - Tormenta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Tormenta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Coe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tormenta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Tormenta is working for a kimura but Coe is defending it quite comfortably.
Tormenta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Coe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Coe gets full guard.
Tormenta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Coe trying to control the position here.
Coe wants to sweep but no luck.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tormenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tormenta is one step ahead there.
Coe is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Tormenta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Coe trying to control the position here.
Tormenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Coe controls Tormenta momentarily but Tormenta frees himself.
Coe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tormenta has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Doc Dannis Death Squad. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T10#
Tormenta slips nicely into half guard.
Coe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Coe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tormenta 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. #T11#
Tormenta forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Tormenta is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Coe still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Coe has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Coe (4) vs (0) Tormenta
Coe is looking to take a break and control but Tormenta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tormenta is trying to improve his position.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Tormenta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tormenta tries to buck Coe off but Coe is having none of it.#SUB#
Tormenta is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Coe's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Coe! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Tormenta has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). David Allan Coe!
An out of breath and clearly excited David Allan Coe thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Jack Blood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Blood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Morgan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blood somewhat.
Morgan with the counter takedown but Blood avoids it easily.#TD#
Morgan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blood (2) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blood is one step ahead there.
Blood trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Morgan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blood escapes and throws Morgan's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (5) vs (0) Morgan
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Morgan is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Blood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blood 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.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Blood wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Morgan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (5) vs (2) Morgan#T2#
Morgan wants to take a breather but Blood is having none of it.
Morgan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Morgan controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Morgan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Blood looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Blood looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Blood! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Blood (9) vs (2) Morgan
Morgan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Blood trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom. #T3#
Morgan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Blood is trying to control. Morgan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Morgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blood pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (12) vs (2) Morgan
Blood wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Blood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morgan, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB#
Blood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blood wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Blood in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Morgan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T5#
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blood is working away from the top position though.
Morgan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Blood has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (15) vs (2) Morgan
Morgan wants to control but Blood postures up.
Blood controls the position from side control.
Blood wants to take a breather but Morgan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Blood. #T6#
Morgan keeping full guard, as Blood tries to pass.
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.
Morgan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Blood pushing down on Morgan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7##SUB2#
Morgan is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Blood is tapping! Great win for Morgan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richard Morgan!
Richard Morgan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 21 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Kreepee Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Krawlee swats away the attempt to clinch by Anatta.#CL#
Anatta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krawlee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anatta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Anatta gets control of Krawlee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anatta will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Anatta trying to control the position here.
Krawlee postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Anatta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Krawlee from controlling successfully.
Krawlee postures up.
#T1#
Krawlee trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Krawlee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Anatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krawlee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Krawlee pushes down on Anatta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Krawlee prevents Anatta from improving his position.
Krawlee wants to take a breather but Anatta is having none of it. #SUB#
Anatta actively working from the bottom here.
Anatta trying to control but Krawlee postures up.
#T2#
Krawlee is keen to just control but Anatta is a slippery customer.
Anatta won't allow Krawlee to pass to mount.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
Anatta gets full guard.
Krawlee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Anatta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Krawlee is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Anatta. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (3) Krawlee
Anatta tries to bench press Krawlee off him but Krawlee keeps the position.
Krawlee is looking to take a break and control but Anatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anatta manages to get back to half guard.
Anatta is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Anatta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Krawlee passes Anatta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Anatta trying to control from the bottom.
Krawlee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anatta keeps working.
Krawlee works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (6) Krawlee
Anatta tries to buck Krawlee off but Krawlee is having none of it.
Krawlee advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (0) vs (8) Krawlee#SUB2#
Krawlee is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Anatta has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Anatta manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Anatta wants to control but Krawlee is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Anatta tries to roll over but Krawlee keeps him under control.
Anatta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Krawlee wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Anatta is keeping the position.#SUB#
Anatta working for submissions but it's allowed Krawlee to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Krawlee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anatta sees it coming and defends easily.
Anatta wants to control but Krawlee is keeping busy.
#T5#
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anatta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Anatta is defending against the submission attempts here by Krawlee.
#SUB2#
Krawlee is trying to work for a kimura but Anatta is defending well.
Krawlee is keen to just control but Anatta is a slippery customer.
Anatta is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Anatta trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (11) Krawlee
Anatta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krawlee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anatta is looking to escape.
Anatta regains half guard.
Krawlee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anatta keeps working.
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anatta is working hard here to advance position.
Anatta tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Krawlee has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (0) vs (14) Krawlee#T7#
Krawlee avoids the attempt from Anatta to control.#SUB2#
Krawlee is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Anatta is surviving well by controlling Krawlee's body position as best he can.
Anatta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krawlee wants to control the pace but Anatta is squirming around nicely.
Anatta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anatta stops Krawlee from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Anatta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (14) Krawlee
Anatta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krawlee's guard. #T8#
Krawlee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anatta forces his way into half guard.
Anatta is looking to advance position but Krawlee won't allow it.
Krawlee trying to hold on to Anatta's head to control him but Anatta postures up.
Anatta is keen to just control but Krawlee is a slippery customer.
Krawlee trying to control from the bottom.
Anatta is looking to advance position but Krawlee won't allow it.
Anatta passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (5) vs (14) Krawlee
Krawlee stops Anatta from passing to mount.
Anatta advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (7) vs (14) Krawlee#T9#
Krawlee can't escape the position.
Anatta mounts Krawlee! Really nice guard pass there!
Krawlee is desperately trying to improve his position but Anatta has a good base and remains in mount.
Anatta pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Krawlee tries to reverse the position but Anatta maintains control.
Krawlee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anatta tries to pass to full mount but Krawlee defends it.
Anatta moves into full mount! Krawlee won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (10) vs (14) Krawlee#T10#
Anatta is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Krawlee is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (13) vs (14) Krawlee#SUB#
Anatta is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Krawlee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Anatta patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Anatta is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Krawlee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Krawlee trying to control the action but Anatta just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Anatta looking to break Krawlee's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Krawlee remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Anatta will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Krawlee defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Anatta's arms.
Krawlee tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T11#
Anatta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Krawlee is trying desperately to improve position.
Krawlee has given up his back. Will we see Anatta going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (16) vs (14) Krawlee#SUB#
Anatta tightening his grip on Krawlee, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Anatta is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Krawlee is defending well though. Anatta let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Anatta working for the choke.
Krawlee is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Anatta off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Anatta looking to break Krawlee's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Krawlee remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Anatta will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T12##SUB#
Krawlee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Anatta.
Anatta keeps control of the position as Krawlee tries to break free.
#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a choke. Krawlee gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Krawlee manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (16) vs (16) Krawlee
Anatta controls Krawlee momentarily but Krawlee frees himself. #SUB#
Anatta has his foot on Krawlee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krawlee works his way back into a safe position though.
Krawlee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Krawlee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anatta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krawlee has managed to get both his arms back between Anatta's legs - danger averted.
Anatta is breathing heavily.
Krawlee passes Anatta's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T13#
Krawlee passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (16) vs (19) Krawlee
Krawlee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Anatta is holding on tight.
Anatta is trying desperately to improve position.
Krawlee with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Krawlee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anatta is looking to escape.
Anatta gets back to half guard.#T14#
Krawlee is keen to just control but Anatta is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Krawlee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anatta wants to sweep but Krawlee has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (16) vs (22) Krawlee
Anatta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Krawlee off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (20) vs (22) Krawlee
I really don't envy Krawlee right now.
#SUB#
Anatta is persistently looking for the submission but Krawlee is defending it well.
#SUB#
Krawlee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krawlee wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Krawlee wins on points by 22 to 20.
A victorious Kreepee Krawlee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 30 losses; Dado Mata!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mata gets a double leg takedown into Kuronoa's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (2) Mata
Mata engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kuronoa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mata controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Kuronoa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mata has picked Kuronoa up and slammed him! Kuronoa can't keep hold of the triangle and Mata manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (5) Mata
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuronoa is looking for a sweep.
Mata working away.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuronoa keeps working. #T1#
Kuronoa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Kuronoa actively working from the bottom here.
Mata wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy.
Kuronoa trying to control but Mata postures up.
Kuronoa's coaches at Crapollas Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kuronoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuronoa sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Mata passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kuronoa! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (0) vs (8) Mata
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mata looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kuronoa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mata content just to control the position here.
Kuronoa has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kuronoa (0) vs (11) Mata
Mata trying to control.#T3#
Kuronoa tries to escape the position.
Mata trying to control momentarily.
Kuronoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuronoa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mata's guard. Nice work there by Kuronoa.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (11) Mata
Mata 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.
Kuronoa stays in close to Mata's body and controls the position.
Kuronoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Kuronoa looking to sit in guard and control but Mata gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (13) Mata#SUB#
Kuronoa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for a guillotine here but Mata defends easily.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Mata is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuronoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kuronoa keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuronoa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mata has managed to get both his arms back between Kuronoa's legs - danger averted.
Mata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kuronoa's guard. #T6#
Mata is taking a breather. Kuronoa 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.
Mata works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (16) Mata
Mata passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kuronoa! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuronoa (2) vs (18) Mata
Kuronoa regains half guard.
Kuronoa won't allow Mata to pass to mount.
Mata is thwarting Kuronoa's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Mata controlling the pace.
Kuronoa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kuronoa has a hand on Mata's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mata takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (21) Mata#SUB2#
Mata jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kuronoa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuronoa keeps working. #T8#
Kuronoa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mata off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuronoa (6) vs (21) Mata
Kuronoa is not going to allow Mata to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Mata is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Mata is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kuronoa keeps control of the position as Mata tries to break free.
#T9##SUB#
Kuronoa is persistently looking for the submission but Mata is defending it well.
Mata tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mata tries to hold on but Kuronoa postures up.#SUB#
Kuronoa goes for an armbar but Mata turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mata. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (6) vs (23) Mata#SUB#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.
Mata advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (6) vs (26) Mata#T10#
Kuronoa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (8) vs (26) Mata
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
Mata trying to control but Kuronoa postures up.
Kuronoa trying to control the pace.
Kuronoa prevents Mata from improving his position.
Mata 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.
Mata trying to control here.
#T11##SUB#
Kuronoa wants to work for an arm triangle but Mata is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuronoa is looking to advance position but Mata won't allow it.
Kuronoa is keen to just control but Mata is a slippery customer.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Kuronoa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mata is not content to let Kuronoa control the position.
Mata is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuronoa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuronoa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuronoa (8) vs (30) Mata
Kuronoa looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mata.
#T12#
Kuronoa breaks Mata's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (10) vs (30) Mata
Kuronoa won't allow Mata to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (10) vs (32) Mata
Mata forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata wants to pass the guard but Kuronoa is defending well. #T13#
Kuronoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuronoa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Kuronoa looking for a guillotine here but Mata defends easily.
#SUB#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Mata defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kuronoa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mata can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T14##SUB#
Mata is posturing up here but Kuronoa has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mata tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mata has to tap! Slick submission there by Kuronoa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ono Kuronoa! |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 5 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hozdic shoots in and gets a takedown into El Toro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (0) vs (2) Hozdic
El Toro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
El Toro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hozdic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (2) Hozdic
El Toro 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. #T1#
El Toro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hozdic is pulling down on El Toro's head to control his posture.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hozdic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
El Toro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Hozdic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now.
Hozdic tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Hozdic is controlling El Toro's posture.
El Toro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hozdic controls El Toro momentarily but El Toro frees himself.
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
El Toro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (2) Hozdic
El Toro trying to control the position but Hozdic is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Hozdic is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control.
El Toro is staying tight to Hozdic's torso, preventing him from escaping.
El Toro'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.
Hozdic is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
El Toro in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T6#
Hozdic tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Hozdic seems a little lost for a moment, as El Toro dominates the positioning.
Hozdic is looking to reverse the position.
Hozdic keeps trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Hozdic is looking for a sweep.#T8#
El Toro 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 Hozdic's shoulder. That is not cool.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Hozdic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hozdic is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
Hozdic tries to buck El Toro off but El Toro is having none of it.#T9#
El Toro controlling from side mount.
El Toro wants to control but Hozdic is keeping him busy.
Hozdic is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hozdic keeps working.
Hozdic is trying to escape the position but El Toro is controlling the position.
Hozdic tries to buck El Toro off but El Toro is having none of it.
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.
You can see the frustration on Hozdic's face as El Toro controls the position.
Hozdic tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
El Toro wants to control but Hozdic is keeping him busy.
Hozdic is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
El Toro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hozdic will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T12#
El Toro in the domination position with Hozdic hanging on.
Hozdic is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control.
Hozdic struggling a bit here.#T13#
Hozdic seems a little lost for a moment, as El Toro dominates the positioning.
El Toro working away.#T14#
Hozdic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (5) vs (4) Hozdic
El Toro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
El Toro trying to control but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic is looking to pass El Toro's guard but actually El Toro recovers to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hozdic manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (7) vs (4) Hozdic
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Galtero El Toro is the new heavyweight champion!
Galtero El Toro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dragan Hozdic spoke after the fight, saying 'To be the man, you gotta beat the man.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 11 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 12 losses; Dick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Diaz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Ribbler manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Diaz jumps guard and drags Ribbler to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz managing to control the position.
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diaz seems keen to control Ribbler's posture.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz pulls Ribbler in close to prevent any damage.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Ribbler is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ribbler postures up.
Ribbler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diaz controlling the position.#T2#
Ribbler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diaz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz is continuing to stall.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Diaz has his hands on Ribbler's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribbler'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.
Ribbler won't allow Diaz to sweep him here. #T3#
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ribbler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribbler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ribbler is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Ribbler postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz 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.
Diaz seems keen to control Ribbler's posture.#T5#
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribbler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribbler won't allow Diaz to sweep him here.
Ribbler is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Ribbler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ribbler controlling the action here.
Diaz keeping hold of Ribbler's head, controlling as best he can.
Diaz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (3) vs (0) Diaz#T6#
Diaz is looking to improve his position but Ribbler isn't that keen on the idea.
Ribbler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Ribbler controlling from the full mount.
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Ribbler maintains control.#T7#
Ribbler avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ribbler avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Ribbler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz tries to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Diaz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (6) vs (0) Diaz
Diaz trying to control the position but Ribbler manages to sink in the hooks. #T8#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ribbler doesn't have the hooks in and Diaz manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (6) vs (2) Diaz
Ribbler pulls Diaz in to control the position.
Ribbler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ribbler has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Diaz trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribbler pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ribbler working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
#T10#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ribbler holds on and takes a little breather.
Diaz trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom. #T11#
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diaz trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Diaz stopping the sweep attempt from Ribbler.#T12#
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ribbler pulls Diaz in to control the position.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz stays in close to Ribbler's body and controls the position.
Diaz preventing the sweep. #T13#
Ribbler has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
Ribbler looking to control.
#T14#
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Ibbe Ribbler retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Ibbe Ribbler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Dick Diaz had this to say: 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 28 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sparxx clinches up with Silva Jr and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Silva Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparxx is trying to keep Silva Jr in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Silva Jr controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sparxx controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself.
Silva Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving. #T2#
Sparxx has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva Jr has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx is trying to improve his position.
Sparxx struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Silva Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Silva Jr not doing much here.
Silva Jr is trying to control. Sparxx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva Jr trying to control the pace. #T4#
Silva Jr trying to mount his opponent but Sparxx defends it.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx 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.
Silva Jr not doing much here.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard but Silva Jr has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (8) vs (0) Sparxx
Silva Jr takes a little break here. Sparxx wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva Jr off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silva Jr (8) vs (4) Sparxx
Silva Jr tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Silva Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Silva Jr for a finish. #T6##SUB2#
Sparxx is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Silva Jr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Silva Jr for a finish. #SUB2#
Sparxx is persistently looking for the submission but Silva Jr is defending it well.
Silva Jr prevents Sparxx from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Sparxx has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Silva Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Silva Jr trying to control the hands but Sparxx won't let him. #T7##SUB2#
Sparxx has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva Jr'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.#SUB2#
Sparxx looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sparxx's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a choke. Silva Jr gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Silva Jr manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (10) vs (4) Sparxx#T8#
Sparxx is controlling Silva Jr's posture.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
Silva Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr controlling the action here. #T9#
Silva Jr is thwarting Sparxx's attempts to control the position.
Silva Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva Jr stalling.
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Silva Jr has control of the leg.
Silva Jr wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy. #T11#
Silva Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Silva Jr trying to mount his opponent but Sparxx defends it.
Sparxx has his hands clasped together around Silva Jr's back. He's all about the action.
Sparxx wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy.
#T12#
Silva Jr content to control rather than advance.
Sparxx wants to control but Silva Jr passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (13) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sparxx prevents Silva Jr from moving into mount. #T13#
Silva Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Sparxx is not content to let Silva Jr control the position.
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva Jr slows the pace down. #T14#
Silva Jr'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.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
Silva Jr trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
A victorious Rich Silva Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tyrone Sparxx spoke after the fight, saying 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 26 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 25 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morrison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pavlov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morrison somewhat.
Pavlov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Morrison goes for a double leg but Pavlov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pavlov continues to drive forward.#TD#
Pavlov drives through with a takedown into Morrison's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Morrison
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison is keeping the position for now.
Morrison can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Morrison working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at The Proving Grounds inform us that Morrison has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morrison is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB#
Pavlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Morrison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison is one step ahead there.
Morrison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Morrison keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov is pulling down on Morrison's head to control his posture.
Pavlov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov controlling the position.
Pavlov'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morrison controls the pace.#T3#
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison is one step ahead there.
Morrison being controlled here momentarily.
Morrison postures up.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov has his hands on Morrison's head, controlling the position.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.#T4#
Morrison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Pavlov pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (2) Morrison
Pavlov is pushing down on Morrison's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morrison is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5#
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Morrison is working away.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Morrison is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morrison gets full guard.
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morrison regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morrison wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6#
Pavlov is pressing down on Morrison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morrison is holding on for now.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morrison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morrison won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Pavlov controlling from the full mount.
Morrison can't escape the position.
Morrison is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morrison is looking to escape.
Pavlov moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (10) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Pavlov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Pavlov doesn't have the hooks in and Morrison manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (4) Morrison
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison is proving a slippery customer.
Morrison controlling from the top position.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrison manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (12) vs (4) Morrison
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass. #T9#
Morrison controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Morrison might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pavlov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morrison 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.#SUB2#
Morrison working for submissions but it's allowed Pavlov to get to half guard.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morrison for as long as he can get away with.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Morrison trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.#T11#
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Morrison is defending well.
Pavlov is controlling the pace.
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (15) vs (4) Morrison
Morrison is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pavlov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (18) vs (4) Morrison#T12#
Morrison is trying to break free.
Morrison trying to control the position but Pavlov manages to sink in the hooks.
Morrison is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pavlov has good solid back control here. #T13#
Morrison tries to roll but Pavlov sticks to his back.
Pavlov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Morrison wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Pavlov looking for the choke from the back.
Morrison is trying to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
Morrison tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Pavlov wants to control but Morrison is keeping busy.
Pavlov is riding his opponent, not letting Morrison buck him off.
Morrison staying busy and making it hard for Pavlov to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Morrison's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Matvey Pavlov retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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