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CWC 294 - Dravezesdi v Ribbler PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Taylor Corey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Torres feints and as Corey raises his hands in defense, Torres changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Corey (0) vs (2) Torres
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corey managing to control the position.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres trying to control but Corey is working from the bottom. #T1#
Torres passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (0) vs (5) Torres#SUB2#
Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Torres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corey, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB2#
Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Corey is letting Torres control him for a moment.
Corey tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it.#SUB2#
Torres swings around for an armbar but Corey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Torres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corey (2) vs (5) Torres
Corey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Torres's guard.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Torres is holding on to half guard well.
Corey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Torres is positioning himself well to prevent Corey advancing to mount.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Torres moves into full guard.
Corey 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.
Corey is fighting to break Torres's control of his arms but Torres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Torres's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Corey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Torres is adopting a defensive guard.#T6#
Corey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Torres pulls Corey in close to prevent any damage.
Corey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Torres is trying to control the position but Corey postures up. #T7#
Corey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Corey is fighting to break Torres's control of his arms but Torres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Corey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Torres is looking to sweep but instead, Corey has passed into half guard.
Corey tries to pass to full mount but Torres defends it. #T8#
Torres is concentrating on defense, preventing Corey from advancing position.
Corey is taking a breather. Torres says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Torres actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Torres trying to control from the bottom.
Corey is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
Torres trying to control here.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
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.#T10#
Torres trying to hold on to Corey's head to control him but Corey postures up.
Torres holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Torres is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Torres is looking to control Corey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torres avoid being mounted?#T11#
Well, if Corey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Corey has control of the leg.
Torres is pressing down on Corey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T12##SUB2#
Torres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Torres keeping full guard, as Corey tries to pass.
Corey sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres has his hands on Corey's head, controlling the position.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corey advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (5) vs (5) Torres#T14#
Corey happy to just control the position for now.
Torres tries to buck Corey off but Corey is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corey taking a breather here.
Torres is holding Corey down, trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Torres gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Torres wins on points by 6 to 5.
Ricco Torres decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Ricardo Rebenta!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Rebenta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mondragon's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (0) vs (2) Rebenta
Rebenta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Rebenta wants to work for an arm triangle but Mondragon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Rebenta sits in half guard.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Rebenta has control of the leg.
Mondragon wants to control but Rebenta is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rebenta wants to work for an arm triangle but Mondragon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebenta controlling the pace.
Rebenta trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away. #T1#
Rebenta is looking to advance position but Mondragon won't allow it.
Mondragon manages to get to full guard.
Rebenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Mondragon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mondragon trying to control the position.
Mondragon managing to control the position.
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Mondragon pulls Rebenta in close to his closed guard and prevents Rebenta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rebenta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (5) Rebenta#SUB2#
Rebenta tries for a kimura but Mondragon is defending well. #SUB2#
Rebenta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rebenta working away.#T3#
Mondragon is trying to improve his position.
Rebenta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rebenta takes a little break here. Mondragon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mondragon gets back to half guard.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Rebenta is controlling well.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Rebenta's head to control him but Rebenta postures up.
#T4#
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
Rebenta is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mondragon reverses the position - he's now on top in Rebenta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (5) Rebenta#SUB2#
Rebenta has his foot on Mondragon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mondragon works his way back into a safe position though.
Rebenta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Mondragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Rebenta is retaining full guard. #T5#
Rebenta wants to sweep but no luck.
Mondragon passes Rebenta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rebenta is trying to control but can't.
Rebenta won't allow Mondragon to pass to mount.
Mondragon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rebenta reverses the position - he's now on top in Mondragon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (7) Rebenta
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Mondragon has his hands on Rebenta's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Rebenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mondragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rebenta keeps trying to improve his position.
Rebenta wants to control from the top but Mondragon keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Rebenta postures up.
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Rebenta is looking to advance position but Mondragon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mondragon (6) vs (7) Rebenta
Rebenta is working to get back to half guard.
Rebenta is still trying to improve position.
Rebenta tries to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.
Rebenta is working to get back to half guard.
Mondragon looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Rebenta is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
Rebenta regains half guard.
Rebenta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rebenta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there. #T9##SUB2#
Rebenta throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mondragon uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (9) vs (7) Rebenta
You can see the frustration on Rebenta's face as Mondragon controls the position.
Rebenta is looking to reverse the position.
Rebenta is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rebenta is being controlled here.
Rebenta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T10#
Mondragon wants to control but Rebenta is keeping him busy.
Mondragon working away.
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.
Rebenta is looking to regain half guard here but Mondragon keeps moving and retains side control. #T11#
Mondragon advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (11) vs (7) Rebenta
Rebenta is squirming around, avoiding Mondragon's attempts to control the action.
Mondragon controlling from mount.
Rebenta working to try and regain half guard.
Rebenta wants to control but Mondragon is having none of it.
Mondragon controlling from mount. #T12#
Rebenta is working to get back to half guard.
Rebenta stops Mondragon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rebenta wants to hold on but Mondragon pushes him away.#T13#
Mondragon controlling the pace for now.
Rebenta looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (14) vs (7) Rebenta
Mondragon keeps control of the position easily here as Rebenta tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Rebenta right now.
Mondragon avoiding Rebenta 's attempts to control his hands.
Rebenta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mondragon's guard. Nice work there by Rebenta.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (14) vs (9) Rebenta#T14#
Mondragon pulls Rebenta in close to his closed guard and prevents Rebenta from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mondragon keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Mondragon has control of Rebenta's left arm, preventing Rebenta from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Rebenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mondragon is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon takes the fight on points by 14 to 9.
After winning the bout, Esteban Mondragon 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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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Pavel Savkov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Stenberg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Savkov quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savkov (0) vs (2) Stenberg
Stenberg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stenberg has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at BDS. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Savkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stenberg.
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stenberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Savkov won't allow it.
Stenberg is trying to control. Savkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Savkov'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.#T1#
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stenberg's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savkov trying to control here.
Stenberg is controlling the pace.
Savkov is in trouble now - Stenberg has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (0) vs (5) Stenberg
Stenberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape. #T3#
Savkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stenberg wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely.
Savkov tries to lock up and control but Stenberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stenberg tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Savkov wants to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Stenberg tries to take his opponent's back but Savkov turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (2) vs (5) Stenberg
Stenberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Savkov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (5) Stenberg#SUB#
Savkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stenberg wants to control but Savkov postures up.
Stenberg is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savkov (5) vs (7) Stenberg#T5#
Stenberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Stenberg 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.#SUB#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Stenberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Savkov! Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (10) Stenberg
Savkov is looking to get to half guard.
Stenberg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Stenberg tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Savkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stenberg controlling his opponent.
Stenberg tries to control but Savkov wriggling away.
Stenberg seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Savkov is holding on tight.
#T7#
Savkov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg is controlling the pace.
Savkov is trying to maintain the position but Stenberg is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Savkov is trying to maintain the position but Stenberg is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Savkov is looking for a sweep. Stenberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but Savkov defending well.
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stenberg wants to pass to mount but Savkov is defending the position.
Stenberg takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Savkov is working away.
Stenberg controlling the pace. #T9#
Stenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Stenberg.
Stenberg works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Savkov (5) vs (13) Stenberg
Stenberg wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T10#
Savkov wants to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Savkov tries to reverse the position but Stenberg maintains control.
Savkov 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: Savkov (7) vs (13) Stenberg
Stenberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stenberg holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Stenberg is trying to keep Savkov in close.
Savkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stenberg wants to sweep here but Savkov controlling him for the moment.
Savkov wants to pass the guard but Stenberg is keeping the position.
Stenberg is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Savkov is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Stenberg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stenberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Savkov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stenberg's guard.
Savkov prevents Stenberg from improving his position.
Savkov trying to mount his opponent but Stenberg defends it.
Stenberg is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Savkov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Savkov is keen to just control but Stenberg is a slippery customer.
Stenberg is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stenberg keeps trying to improve his position.
Stenberg trying to control from the bottom.
Stenberg tries to get to full guard but Savkov has control of the leg. #T14#
Stenberg is trying to control but can't.
Stenberg tries to get to full guard but Savkov has control of the leg.
Stenberg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savkov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savkov's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Savkov (7) vs (17) Stenberg
Stenberg avoiding Savkov 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Stenberg patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Stenberg is not going to allow Savkov to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Stenberg patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Savkov trying to control the hands but Stenberg breaks the grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg wins on points by 17 to 7.
Fredrik Stenberg decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel slaps away a takedown attempt from Nickal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diesel 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.#TD2#
Nickal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nickal showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Nickal
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Nickal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diesel is controlling Nickal's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Diesel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nickal has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Nickal
Nickal controlling his opponent.
Diesel tries to reverse the position but Nickal maintains control.
Nickal with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Diesel can't escape the position.
Nickal controlling his opponent.
Diesel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diesel has given up his back here. Will Nickal look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (8) Nickal#T4#
Nickal is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Diesel tries to roll but Nickal sticks to his back.
Diesel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nickal.
#T5#
Nickal not allowing Diesel to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Nickal's hands.
Nickal not allowing Diesel to control his hands. #T6#
Diesel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nickal trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diesel doesn't escape.
Diesel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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.
Nickal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Diesel is controlling Nickal's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T8#
Diesel wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Nickal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diesel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Nickal content to control rather than advance.
Nickal prevents Diesel from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Diesel is positioning himself well to prevent Nickal advancing to mount.
Nickal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diesel trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg. #T11#
Nickal uses his free foot to push down on Diesel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diesel. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (11) Nickal
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel is looking to improve his position but Nickal isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel tries to hold on but Nickal postures up.
Nickal controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Diesel working to try and regain half guard.
Nickal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nickal takes Diesel's back. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (14) Nickal
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
Nickal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diesel.
Diesel is really stuck here.
Nickal is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T14#
I really don't envy Diesel right now.
Nickal controls the position.
Nickal is hanging on to Diesel's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 14 to 0.
A victorious Bo Nickal 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 26 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anatta fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Saldini gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saldini gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anatta.
#TD#
Saldini gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (0) Anatta
Anatta trying to control from the bottom.
Saldini prevents Anatta from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Saldini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anatta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saldini. #T1#
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saldini passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (5) vs (0) Anatta
Saldini controlling from mount.
Anatta is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Saldini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anatta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saldini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anatta is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Anatta has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Saldini's lack of action.
Saldini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (8) vs (0) Anatta
Anatta is trying desperately to improve position.
Anatta gets back to half guard.#T4#
Saldini prevents Anatta from improving his position.
Saldini is looking to advance position but Anatta won't allow it.
Saldini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard but Saldini has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (11) vs (0) Anatta
Saldini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saldini trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Anatta working to try and regain half guard.
Saldini is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Anatta is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (14) vs (0) Anatta
Saldini keeps control of the position as Anatta tries to break free.
Saldini controlling the position well here. Anatta rolled but Saldini kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anatta tries to roll but Saldini sticks to his back.
#T7#
Saldini has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Anatta's body.
Saldini is hanging on to Anatta's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Saldini looking for the choke but no joy.
Saldini trying to control.#T8##SUB#
Anatta showing good submission defense here.
Saldini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Anatta is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T9#
Saldini controlling from the back.
Saldini struggling to keep hold of the position.
Saldini keeps control of the position as Anatta tries to break free.
Anatta tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Saldini wants to take Anatta's back but he can't do it this time.
Anatta regains half guard.
Anatta manages to get to full guard.
#T10#
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
Saldini wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Anatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Anatta, not yet.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Anatta is trying to control the position but Saldini postures up. #T11#
Saldini wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Anatta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saldini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (14) vs (2) Anatta
Anatta is pushing down on Saldini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saldini is fighting to maintain full guard but Anatta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saldini manages to get to full guard.
Anatta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (14) vs (5) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saldini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T12#
Anatta wants to control but Saldini is keeping him busy.
Anatta advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (14) vs (7) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Saldini is now in Anatta's guard. A big mistake from Anatta there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (16) vs (7) Anatta
Anatta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saldini is one step ahead there.
Saldini trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom. #T13#
Saldini preventing the sweep.
Saldini looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Anatta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saldini is aware though and is defending well.#T14#
Saldini is pushing down on Anatta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anatta is fighting to maintain full guard but Saldini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saldini frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (19) vs (7) Anatta
Anatta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anatta gets back to half guard.
Anatta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 19 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Angelo Saldini 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diaz defends well and Priest ends up having to push Diaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diaz wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Priest moves into the clinch successfully.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Priest forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Priest turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Priest manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diaz (0) vs (4) Priest
Diaz keeps Priest under control for a moment.
Priest taking a break here but Diaz is having none of it and regains half guard.
Priest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Diaz has his hands clasped together around Priest's back. He's all about the action.
Priest is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Priest is taking a breather. Diaz 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.
Diaz wants to control but Priest is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Priest wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB2#
Priest is looking for a kimura here.
Diaz is trying is best to control the position here.
Diaz trying to control from the bottom.
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Diaz is trying to control but can't.
Priest wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz trying to control here.
Priest wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Priest is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Diaz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz is trying to keep Priest in close.
Diaz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Priest is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz controlling Priest's posture.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Priest manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (4) Priest#T5#
Priest pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Priest 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.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving.
Diaz 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. #SUB2#
Priest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Priest wants to hit a sweep here but Diaz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Priest there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (4) Priest
Priest sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Priest tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Priest moves into full guard.
Diaz won't allow Priest to sweep him here. #T7#
Priest wants to hit a sweep here but Diaz passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Priest there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (8) vs (4) Priest
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diaz wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Priest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Priest is trying desperately to improve position.
Priest keeps trying to improve his position.
Priest is still trying to improve position.
Priest wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz wants to take his opponent's back but Priest doesn't allow it.
Priest really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Priest regains half guard.#T9#
Priest is staying active underneath Diaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Priest wants to get back to full guard but Diaz has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (11) vs (4) Priest
Priest is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Priest tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Diaz presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (13) vs (4) Priest
Priest is trying to reverse the position but instead Diaz has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (16) vs (4) Priest
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is hanging on to Priest's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Priest tries to break free.
Priest trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Priest might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diaz haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diaz keeps control of the position as Priest tries to break free.
#T11#
Diaz is trying to stick to Priest's back but Priest is turning into Diaz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diaz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Priest. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (16) vs (6) Priest
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Priest controlling him for the moment.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Priest being controlled here momentarily.
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.#T12#
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
Diaz pulls Priest in to control the position. #SUB2#
Priest drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Priest as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Diaz screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Priest! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Judas Priest!
During a confident post fight interview, Judas Priest thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Dick Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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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 17 wins and 10 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 28 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bok sprawls well. Bok wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva Jr gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Bok manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva Jr's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Bok
Silva Jr is pulling down on Bok's head to control his posture.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bok lying in Silva Jr's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Silva Jr decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Bok taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rich Silva Jr!
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. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 13 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 17 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Average manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Petersen on his heels. He'll look to pass Petersen's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Average
Petersen looking to control.
Average wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen 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.
Average trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average controlling from the top position.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Average is one step ahead there.
Average is fighting to break Petersen's control of his arms but Petersen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Petersen wants to sweep here but Average controlling him for the moment.
Average wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
My spies in RED BELT ACADEMY inform me that Average has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Petersen is controlling Average's posture.
Average engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Petersen looking to control.
Petersen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Average puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Average wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Average postures up.
#T3#
Petersen has his hands on Average's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Average looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Petersen is pulling down on Average's head. It's preventing any offense from Average, at least for the moment.
Average passes Petersen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Average sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petersen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Average being controlled here momentarily.
Petersen continues to stall.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Average trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Average looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) Average
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petersen preventing the sweep. #T6#
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Average working for a triangle but Petersen defends it easily.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Average is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
Petersen trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Petersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Average is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Petersen controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Average is trying to control the position but Petersen postures up.
Petersen controlling from the top position.
Average working a defensive guard here.
Petersen preventing the sweep. #T9#
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Average bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (4) Average
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petersen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Average controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Petersen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Average is proving a slippery customer.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T12#
Petersen is trying to control the position but Average postures up.
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Petersen controls Average momentarily but Average frees himself.
Average works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Average is controlling well.
Average wants to take a breather but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Average has control of the leg.
Average wants to take a breather but Petersen is having none of it. #T13#
Petersen is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Average is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petersen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Average.
Average is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petersen is controlling Average's trapped leg to prevent Average from advancing to side control.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Average has control of the leg. #T14#
Average wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
Average takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Average wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Average is controlling well.
Petersen keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average is trying to control the action in half guard but Petersen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petersen won't allow Average to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average wins on points by 4 to 2.
A relieved looking Joe Average thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Conald Petersen was interviewed post fight and said 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Hirsch moves into the clinch.
Camara prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Camara lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (0) vs (2) Camara
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.
Hirsch is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hirsch wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hirsch controlling the position well.
Hirsch trying to control here.
#T1#
Camara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hirsch is trying to control but can't.
Hirsch trying to get back to full guard but Camara takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (0) vs (5) Camara
Camara controlling his opponent.
Hirsch is working to get back to half guard.
Hirsch is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Camara controlling the position easily from mount.
Hirsch prevents Camara from taking his back.
Hirsch sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Camara trying to mount his opponent but Hirsch defends it.
Camara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hirsch is doing well to control the position and prevent Camara from advancing to side control.#T3#
Hirsch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Camara not doing much here.
Hirsch wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
Hirsch wants to control the action here but instead Camara manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (0) vs (8) Camara
Hirsch is controlling an arm, preventing Camara from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Camara looking to control but Hirsch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Camara seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hirsch is holding on tight.
Camara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hirsch is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hirsch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hirsch is working to get back to half guard.
Hirsch tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away. #T5#
Hirsch is trying to escape the mount.
Camara is looking to work his way around to Hirsch's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camara controlling from the full mount.
Camara tries to control but Hirsch wriggling away.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hirsch can't escape the position.
#T6#
Camara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hirsch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Camara content just to control the position here.
Hirsch working to try and regain half guard.
Hirsch wants to hold on but Camara pushes him away.#T7#
Camara controlling from the full mount.
Hirsch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Camara controlling the pace for now.
Hirsch tries to reverse the position but Camara maintains control.
Camara controlling the position easily from mount.
Hirsch tries to hold on but Camara postures up.
Camara controlling from mount. #T8#
Hirsch is trying to escape the mount but Camara keeps good control and instead manages to take Hirsch's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (0) vs (11) Camara
Hirsch rolls, trying to escape but Camara keeps control of the position.
Hirsch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Camara biding his time, controlling Hirsch.
Hirsch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T9#
Hirsch wants to control his opponent's hands but Camara gets his hands free.
Hirsch turns into Camara and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (11) Camara
Camara trying to control the position.
Camara wants to sweep here but Hirsch controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Hirsch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hirsch puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Camara wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
#T11#
Camara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Camara holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hirsch works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (11) Camara#T12#
Hirsch controlling the position easily from mount.
Camara is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hirsch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Hirsch prevents Camara from getting the reversal.
Hirsch controlling from the full mount.
Camara working to try and regain half guard.
#T14#
Hirsch content just to control the position here.
Hirsch moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (8) vs (11) Camara
What can Camara do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hirsch is hanging on to Camara's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 11 to 8.
Abubakar Camara is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Main event
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 25 losses; Vulcahn Dravezesdi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 13 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ribbler clinches up against the cage.
Dravezesdi looking for a takedown.
Ribbler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dravezesdi is working for takedown but Ribbler is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vulcahn Dravezesdi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dravezesdi wants to take the fight to the mat but Ribbler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Dravezesdi tightens his grip and picks Ribbler up, before dumping him to the ground. Ribbler manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (0) Ribbler
Dravezesdi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard.
Ribbler managing to control the position.
Dravezesdi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler looking to control.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Dravezesdi from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dravezesdi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribbler trying to control the position.
Dravezesdi looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that Ribbler has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dravezesdi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dravezesdi looking to sit in guard and control but Ribbler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (2) Ribbler#T2#
Ribbler wants to control from the top but Dravezesdi keeps moving. #SUB#
Dravezesdi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribbler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dravezesdi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribbler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ribbler won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here. #T3#
Ribbler controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ribbler trying to control the position from guard on top but Dravezesdi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dravezesdi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ribbler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ribbler controlling from the top position. #T4#
Dravezesdi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribbler forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Dravezesdi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ribbler works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ribbler prevents Dravezesdi from improving his position.#T5#
Ribbler tries to pass to full mount but Dravezesdi defends it.
Ribbler prevents Dravezesdi from improving his position.
Ribbler wants to pass to mount but Dravezesdi is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dravezesdi manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Ribbler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dravezesdi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dravezesdi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Ribbler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ribbler won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Ribbler forces his way into half guard.
Ribbler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Ribbler content to control rather than advance.
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Dravezesdi gets full guard.
Dravezesdi keeping moving, preventing Ribbler from controlling successfully.
Dravezesdi looking to control.
Ribbler controlling from the top position.
Dravezesdi working a defensive guard but Ribbler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (5) Ribbler#T9#
Ribbler tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dravezesdi's legs.
Dravezesdi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ribbler content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Ribbler is looking to advance position but Dravezesdi won't allow it.
Ribbler has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (8) Ribbler
Ribbler wants to control but instead Dravezesdi manages to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ribbler in particular looking to stall.
Dravezesdi tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Ribbler wants to free his trapped foot but Dravezesdi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Dravezesdi is trying to get back to full guard.
Ribbler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dravezesdi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribbler wants to free his trapped foot but Dravezesdi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Ribbler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ribbler wants to advance to full mount but Dravezesdi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB#
Ribbler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ribbler won't allow Dravezesdi to sweep him here.
Dravezesdi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dravezesdi wants to hit a sweep here but Ribbler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dravezesdi there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dravezesdi (2) vs (11) Ribbler#T13#
Dravezesdi tries to hold on but Ribbler pushes him away.
Ribbler is looking to work his way around to Dravezesdi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Dravezesdi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dravezesdi is looking to get to half guard.
Ribbler manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dravezesdi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dravezesdi (2) vs (14) Ribbler
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ribbler controlling well, preventing Dravezesdi from escaping the position.
#T14#
Ribbler trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dravezesdi doesn't escape.
Ribbler is looking to control Dravezesdi but Dravezesdi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dravezesdi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ribbler biding his time, controlling Dravezesdi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribbler doesn't have the hooks in and Dravezesdi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dravezesdi (4) vs (14) Ribbler
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler wins on points by 14 to 4.
Ibbe Ribbler is the new welterweight champion!
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. |
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