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CWC 298 - Prelims PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Hero Liu Cao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ramirez drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cao (0) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cao is keeping the position for now.
Cao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ramirez controls the pace.
Cao keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cao is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cao keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Cao has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Ramirez passes Cao 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ramirez wants to control but Cao is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ramirez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cao sees it coming and defends easily.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Cao is defending the position.
Ramirez is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Cao defends it. #SUB2#
Ramirez seems to be working for a kimura but Cao defends the submission attempt.
Ramirez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cao ! Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (0) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cao is looking to escape. #T3#
Cao tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ramirez is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Cao is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Cao (0) vs (8) Ramirez
Ramirez gets his hands free as Cao looks to control. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Cao is controlling Ramirez 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (2) vs (8) Ramirez#T4#
Ramirez is trying to keep Cao in close.
Ramirez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cao haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ramirez is trying to hold Cao in close to prevent damage but Cao has managed to pass into half guard.
Ramirez is looking to control Cao 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramirez avoid being mounted?#T5#
Cao wants to pass to mount but Ramirez is defending the position.
Ramirez trying to control but Cao postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez gets full guard.
Ramirez 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#
Ramirez has his foot on Cao 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cao works his way back into a safe position though.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Cao wants to pass the guard but Ramirez is keeping the position.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Cao controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Ramirez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cao tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
Ramirez is pulling down on Cao 's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cao passes into half guard.
#T7#
Ramirez is pressing down on Cao 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ramirez seems keen to control Cao 's posture.
Ramirez looking to control but Cao passes into half guard.
Ramirez is controlling Cao 's trapped leg to prevent Cao from advancing to side control.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Ramirez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ramirez controlling the position.
Cao won't allow Ramirez to sweep him here.
Ramirez seems keen to control Cao 's posture.
Cao trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (2) vs (10) Ramirez#T10#
Ramirez trying to control but Cao is working from the bottom.
Ramirez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ramirez trying to control but Cao is working from the bottom.
Cao is adopting a defensive guard.
Cao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Ramirez is pushing down on Cao 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cao is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but Cao defends it.
Ramirez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Ramirez is working for a kimura but Cao is defending it quite comfortably.
Ramirez controlling the pace. #T12#
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ramirez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ramirez not doing much here.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Cao is defending well. #T13#
Ramirez uses his free foot to push down on Cao 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cao . Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (2) vs (13) Ramirez
Cao 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: Cao (2) vs (16) Ramirez#SUB2#
Ramirez 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, Cao has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Cao is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ramirez gets his way!
Ramirez avoiding Cao 's attempts to control his hands. #T14##SUB2#
Cao preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ramirez.
Cao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Cao is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez wins on points by 16 to 2.
After winning the bout, Jackson Ramirez 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kenneth Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Vrjalya tightens his grip and picks Smith up, before dumping him to the ground. Smith manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smith (0) vs (2) Vrjalya
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith pulls Vrjalya in close to prevent any damage.
Vrjalya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vrjalya trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Vrjalya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vrjalya has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Vrjalya drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Vrjalya as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Smith screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Vrjalya! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ken Vrjalya!
During a confident post fight interview, Ken Vrjalya 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Just Another Sparbot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Khaba Dagestanskiy!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Another Sparbot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dagestanskiy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dagestanskiy tries to clinch but Another Sparbot is having none of it. #CL2#
Dagestanskiy has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Dagestanskiy gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Another Sparbot (0) vs (2) Dagestanskiy#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dagestanskiy stalling away here and it's allowed Another Sparbot to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Another Sparbot'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.
Dagestanskiy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dagestanskiy wants to pass the guard but Another Sparbot is keeping the position.#T1#
Dagestanskiy controlling from the top position.
Another Sparbot has Dagestanskiy pulled in close to control his posture.
Dagestanskiy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dagestanskiy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Another Sparbot keeping moving, preventing Dagestanskiy from controlling successfully. #T2#
Another Sparbot trying to keep a closed guard but Dagestanskiy is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Another Sparbot holds on and takes a little breather.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Another Sparbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Another Sparbot controlling Dagestanskiy's posture.
Dagestanskiy tries to free his leg and advance position but Another Sparbot is retaining full guard. #T3#
Another Sparbot seems keen to control Dagestanskiy's posture.
Dagestanskiy wants to control from the top but Another Sparbot keeps moving.
Dagestanskiy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Another Sparbot's guard. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Another Sparbot has managed to free his arm - good work.
Another Sparbot tries to roll over but Dagestanskiy keeps him under control.
Another Sparbot wants to control the action here but instead Dagestanskiy manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Another Sparbot (0) vs (5) Dagestanskiy#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Another Sparbot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Another Sparbot is squirming around, avoiding Dagestanskiy's attempts to control the action.
Dagestanskiy avoids the attempt from Another Sparbot to control.
Dagestanskiy looking to control but Another Sparbot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Another Sparbot tries to hold on but Dagestanskiy pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dagestanskiy looking to control but Another Sparbot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Another Sparbot is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Another Sparbot and Dagestanskiy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dagestanskiy tries to move to mount but Another Sparbot blocks the move with his legs.
Another Sparbot sneaks back into half guard.#T6##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Another Sparbot is just riding it out for now. Dagestanskiy eventually gives up the hold.
Dagestanskiy wants to take a breather but Another Sparbot is having none of it. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Another Sparbot defends it well. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Another Sparbot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dagestanskiy. #T7#
Dagestanskiy trying to pass the guard but Another Sparbot defending well.
Dagestanskiy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Another Sparbot keeps working. #SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Another Sparbot sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Another Sparbot wants to control but Dagestanskiy is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy is looking for a kimura but Another Sparbot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dagestanskiy to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Another Sparbot makes his way to full guard, as Dagestanskiy worked for a kimura.
Another Sparbot working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Dagestanskiy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Another Sparbot looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Another Sparbot looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Another Sparbot! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Another Sparbot (4) vs (5) Dagestanskiy#T9#
Dagestanskiy is looking to regain half guard here but Another Sparbot keeps moving and retains side control.
Dagestanskiy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Another Sparbot's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Another Sparbot prevents Dagestanskiy from improving his position.
Dagestanskiy gets full guard.
Dagestanskiy is trying to keep Another Sparbot in close.
#T10##SUB2#
Dagestanskiy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Another Sparbot passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Another Sparbot (7) vs (5) Dagestanskiy
Another Sparbot trying to control the action but Dagestanskiy is working from the bottom.
Dagestanskiy tries to improve position but can't. #T11##SUB#
Another Sparbot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Another Sparbot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dagestanskiy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Another Sparbot working away.#SUB#
Another Sparbot tries for a kimura but Dagestanskiy is defending well. #T12##SUB#
Another Sparbot tries for a kimura but Dagestanskiy is defending well. #SUB#
Another Sparbot is trying to get an arm triangle but Dagestanskiy is defending well.
Dagestanskiy is trying to control Another Sparbot's posture but Another Sparbot avoids it. #T13##SUB#
Another Sparbot goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dagestanskiy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Another Sparbot's guard! Nice work there by Dagestanskiy! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Another Sparbot (7) vs (7) Dagestanskiy
Dagestanskiy wants to pass the guard but Another Sparbot is keeping the position.
Dagestanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Another Sparbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dagestanskiy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Another Sparbot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dagestanskiy has managed to get both his arms back between Another Sparbot's legs - danger averted.#T14#
Another Sparbot keeping moving, preventing Dagestanskiy from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dagestanskiy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dagestanskiy gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dagestanskiy wins on points by 8 to 7.
After winning the bout, Khaba Dagestanskiy 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 23 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Archer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ignatowski smiles and moves away.
Archer circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Archer clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Ignatowski gets control of Archer's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ignatowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Archer trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Ignatowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Archer trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Ignatowski#T1#
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Ignatowski sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Archer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ignatowski defends well.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Archer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski stands and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Ignatowski#T3#
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
My spies in White Eagle inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer tries to bench press Ignatowski off him but Ignatowski keeps the position.
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (7) Ignatowski#T4#
Archer gets back to half guard.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Ignatowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Ignatowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ignatowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ignatowski is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ignatowski has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (10) Ignatowski
Archer is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Ignatowski trying to control but Archer is having none of it.
Ignatowski can't control as he wanted to and Archer manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Archer gets back to full guard.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski keeps trying to improve his position.
Ignatowski stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.#T7#
Ignatowski is pushing down on Archer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Archer is fighting to maintain full guard but Ignatowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ignatowski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ignatowski's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (4) vs (10) Ignatowski
Archer trying to control.
Archer has the hooks in. Ignatowski is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ignatowski looking very determined here, making life difficult for Archer.
Ignatowski trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Archer is looking for a choke. Ignatowski gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Ignatowski manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (12) Ignatowski#SUB#
Archer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Ignatowski won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski postures up.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Ignatowski from controlling successfully. #T9#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Archer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (6) vs (12) Ignatowski
Archer postures up.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ignatowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Archer looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Archer trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Ignatowski is retaining full guard.
Archer advances to half guard.
Ignatowski wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Ignatowski is looking for a sweep. Archer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer is looking to pass Ignatowski's guard but actually Ignatowski recovers to full guard. #T11#
Ignatowski pulls Archer in close to his closed guard and prevents Archer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Archer looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (6) vs (14) Ignatowski
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer trying to control the position.
Ignatowski trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #T12#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ignatowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ignatowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (8) vs (14) Ignatowski
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T13#
Archer won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here.
Archer trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Archer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ignatowski is refusing to be controlled, as Archer sits in half guard. #SUB#
Archer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ignatowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Archer.
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Archer advances to half guard. #SUB#
Archer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Ignatowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 14 to 8.
A victorious The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
O Reilly feints and as Merel raises his hands in defense, O Reilly changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (0) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merel is keeping the position for now.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel 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.
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving.
O Reilly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving. #T1#
Merel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
O Reilly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merel keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
Merel looking for a sweep. Not yet Merel, not yet.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Merel keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
O Reilly passes Merel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
O Reilly moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (0) vs (5) O Reilly
O Reilly controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Merel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
O Reilly controlling the position from side mount.
O Reilly is trying to move to mount but Merel reverses beautifully and ends up in O Reilly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (5) O Reilly
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
O Reilly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merel defends well.
Merel passes O Reilly's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Merel tries to pass the half guard into mount. O Reilly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
O Reilly is refusing to be controlled, as Merel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Merel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
O Reilly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Merel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Merel seems to be working for a kimura but O Reilly defends the submission attempt.#T5#
Merel prevents O Reilly from improving his position.
Merel trying to mount his opponent but O Reilly defends it.
O Reilly is refusing to be controlled, as Merel sits in half guard.
Merel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (5) vs (5) O Reilly
Merel wants to control the pace but O Reilly is squirming around nicely. #T6#
O Reilly sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Merel is trying to control. O Reilly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
O Reilly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merel pulls his head out easily.
O Reilly is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Merel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura but O Reilly is defending well.
#T7#
O Reilly is refusing to be controlled, as Merel sits in half guard.
O Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.
O Reilly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merel (5) vs (9) O Reilly
O Reilly tries to keep control of the position but Merel is staying busy.
O Reilly has the hooks in. Merel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
O Reilly controlling the position well here. Merel rolled but O Reilly kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T8#
O Reilly wants to control but Merel is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Merel is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if O Reilly gets his way!
Merel is in bad spot here.
O Reilly is riding his opponent, not letting Merel buck him off.
O Reilly controlling well, preventing Merel from escaping the position.
#T9#
O Reilly avoiding Merel 's attempts to control his hands.
O Reilly controlling from the back.#SUB2#
O Reilly has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Merel trying to control but not successfully.
Merel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
O Reilly is looking to control Merel but Merel is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10#
Merel trying to control the position but O Reilly manages to sink in the hooks.
Will O Reilly go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
O Reilly looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Merel is controlling O Reilly 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (7) vs (9) O Reilly
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly 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.#T11#
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Merel wants to pass the guard but O Reilly is keeping the position.
Merel is working hard here to advance position.
Merel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (10) vs (9) O Reilly
Merel tries to advance to mount but O Reilly denies him. #SUB#
Merel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
O Reilly tries to buck Merel off but Merel is having none of it.#T12##SUB#
Merel tries for a kimura but O Reilly is defending well.
O Reilly manages to get back to half guard.
O Reilly wants to get back to full guard.
Merel trying to control the action but O Reilly is working from the bottom.
O Reilly tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.#SUB2#
O Reilly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merel pulls his head out easily.
Merel wants to pass to mount but O Reilly is defending the position.
O Reilly gets full guard.#T13#
O Reilly trying to keep a closed guard but Merel is proving a slippery customer.
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but O Reilly is retaining full guard.
Merel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (13) vs (9) O Reilly
Merel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Merel wants to take a breather but O Reilly manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Merel.
O Reilly keeping full guard, as Merel tries to pass. #T14##SUB2#
Merel is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but O Reilly has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Merel is looking to defend but O Reilly has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Merel! O Reilly pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Merel taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Patty O Reilly!
In his post fight interview, Patty O Reilly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 25 wins and 18 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Bubba Rolls!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mondragon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rolls tries to close the distance and clinch but Mondragon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mondragon keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Mondragon clinches up with Rolls and pushes him back against the cage.
Rolls is trying to drag Mondragon to the mat but Mondragon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Rolls turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rolls manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mondragon (0) vs (4) Rolls
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rolls is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mondragon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mondragon is looking to regain half guard here but Rolls keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Mondragon wants to control but Rolls postures up.
Mondragon is trying to improve his position.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Rolls advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mondragon (0) vs (6) Rolls
Mondragon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mondragon wants to hold on but Rolls pushes him away.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rolls fails to take his opponent's back.
Mondragon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rolls passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mondragon! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (0) vs (9) Rolls#T3#
Mondragon tries to hold on but Rolls pushes him away.
Mondragon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mondragon (0) vs (12) Rolls
Rolls is hanging on to Mondragon's back as he tries to escape.
Rolls wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.#T4#
Mondragon tries to break free.
Rolls is trying to stick to Mondragon's back but Mondragon is turning into Rolls. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rolls's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mondragon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (12) Rolls
Rolls is pulling down on Mondragon's head to control his posture.
Rolls keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass.
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rolls keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully. #T5#
Mondragon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rolls is trying to keep Mondragon in close.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Our spies down at at Cloud9 inform us that Rolls has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T6#
Rolls working a defensive guard here.
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.
Rolls being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Rolls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mondragon controlling from the top position.
Mondragon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolls is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Mondragon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mondragon pushing down on Rolls's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T9#
Rolls is holding on to half guard well.
Mondragon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rolls! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (12) Rolls
Mondragon controlling the position easily from mount.
Rolls is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Mondragon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mondragon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rolls working to try and regain half guard.
Rolls wants to control but Mondragon is having none of it.#T11#
Rolls gets back to half guard.
Mondragon content to control rather than advance. #T12#
Rolls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolls is refusing to be controlled, as Mondragon sits in half guard.
Mondragon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Rolls has his hands clasped together around Mondragon's back. He's all about the action.
Mondragon passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (8) vs (12) Rolls
Rolls working to try and regain half guard.
Mondragon wants to take his opponent's back but Rolls doesn't allow it. #T14#
Rolls gets back to half guard.
Rolls wants to get back to full guard.
Rolls trying to control from the bottom.
Mondragon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolls keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolls wins on points by 12 to 8. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burroughs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Jhit somewhat.
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a takedown but Burroughs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Jhit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burroughs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Al Jhit.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bazar Al Jhit. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Burroughs drives through with a takedown into Al Jhit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Al Jhit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Al Jhit controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs has control of Al Jhit's left arm, preventing Al Jhit from doing any damage. #T1#
Al Jhit trying to control but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
Burroughs can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Jhit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Burroughs is staying active underneath Al Jhit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burroughs moves into full guard.
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.#T2#
Al Jhit is fighting to break Burroughs's control of his arms but Burroughs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Burroughs pulls Al Jhit in to control the position. #T3#
Al Jhit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Burroughs seems keen to control Al Jhit's posture.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit is pushing down on Burroughs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burroughs is fighting to maintain full guard but Al Jhit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom. #T4#
Burroughs is controlling Al Jhit's trapped leg to prevent Al Jhit from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burroughs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Al Jhit is pushing down on Burroughs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Burroughs is fighting to maintain full guard but Al Jhit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Al Jhit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be looking for submissions.
Burroughs won't allow Al Jhit to pass to mount.
Al Jhit is thwarting Burroughs's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Al Jhit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit is controlling the pace.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burroughs is concentrating on defense, preventing Al Jhit from advancing position. #T6#
Burroughs tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.
Al Jhit wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit content to control rather than advance.
Burroughs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Burroughs is trying to maintain the position but Al Jhit is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Al Jhit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Al Jhit controlling the action here.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but Burroughs defending well.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Al Jhit is controlling well.
#T8#
Al Jhit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Burroughs is controlling Al Jhit's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Burroughs is working from the bottom.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Al Jhit is controlling well.
#T9#
Al Jhit is looking to advance position but Burroughs won't allow it. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burroughs defends it well.
Al Jhit stalling.
Burroughs is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Al Jhit slows the pace down in half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Burroughs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit controlling the action here.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Burroughs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Burroughs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Al Jhit is trying to control. Burroughs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burroughs moves into full guard.
Al Jhit is fighting to break Burroughs's control of his arms but Burroughs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
Al Jhit 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.
Burroughs working a defensive guard but Al Jhit passes into half guard.
Burroughs moves into full guard.
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (4) Burroughs#T13#
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Al Jhit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burroughs is aware though and is defending well.
Burroughs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Al Jhit controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself.
Al Jhit seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T14#
Al Jhit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Jhit is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burroughs pushing down on Al Jhit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit trying to control from the bottom.
Burroughs wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs wins on points by 4 to 2.
An out of breath Joshua Burroughs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Main event
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Andy Bangsit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Eliott Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Leighton moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Leighton tightens his grip and picks Bangsit up, before dumping him to the ground. Bangsit manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bangsit (0) vs (2) Leighton
Bangsit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leighton is one step ahead there.
Bangsit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Bangsit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leighton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Leighton from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Leighton drops back looking for a leg! Bangsit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bangsit manages to kick Leighton off! Leighton jumps back into Bangsit's guard.
Bangsit working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB2#
Leighton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bangsit dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bangsit (2) vs (2) Leighton
Bangsit wants to control from the top but Leighton keeps moving.
Leighton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bangsit is one step ahead there.
Bangsit trying to control the position from guard on top but Leighton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Bangsit 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bangsit passes Leighton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bangsit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leighton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Bangsit wants to work for an arm triangle but Leighton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bangsit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leighton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB2#
Leighton has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bangsit escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bangsit! Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (5) vs (2) Leighton
Bangsit trying to control the position but Leighton is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leighton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bangsit taking a breather here.
Leighton regains half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Leighton actively working from the bottom here.
Bangsit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bangsit is looking to stall here but Leighton recovers full guard.
Bangsit 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#
Leighton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bangsit passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (8) vs (2) Leighton
We've been hearing good reports from Bangsit'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bangsit happy to just control the position for now. #T5##SUB#
Bangsit tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bangsit has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bangsit taking a break here but Leighton is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bangsit trying to mount his opponent but Leighton defends it. #SUB2#
Leighton looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Leighton is staying active underneath Bangsit, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bangsit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leighton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bangsit. #SUB2#
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bangsit pulls his head out easily.
Bangsit is keen to just control but Leighton is a slippery customer.#T7##SUB2#
Leighton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leighton trying to hold on to Bangsit's head to control him but Bangsit postures up.
Leighton is staying active underneath Bangsit, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Leighton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bangsit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leighton is just riding it out for now. Bangsit eventually gives up the hold. #T8#
Bangsit is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bangsit advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Leighton actively working from the bottom here.
Leighton trying to hold on to Bangsit's head to control him but Bangsit postures up.
#T9#
Well, if Bangsit 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.
#SUB2#
Leighton actively working from the bottom here.
Bangsit wants to pass the guard but Leighton is defending well.
Bangsit is working hard here to advance position.
Leighton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Leighton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Bangsit is looking to advance position but Leighton won't allow it.
Leighton trying to control here.
#SUB#
Bangsit looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Leighton is in trouble now - Bangsit has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (11) vs (2) Leighton#T11#
Bangsit wants to control the pace but Leighton is squirming around nicely.
Leighton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bangsit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Leighton won't allow Bangsit to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bangsit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leighton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12##SUB#
Bangsit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leighton is just riding it out for now. Bangsit eventually gives up the hold.
Bangsit controlling the action here.
Leighton trying to hold on to Bangsit's head to control him but Bangsit postures up.
#SUB2#
Leighton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bangsit pulls his head out easily. #T13##SUB2#
Leighton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bangsit works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (14) vs (2) Leighton
Leighton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bangsit controlling the position from side mount. #SUB#
Bangsit has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Leighton is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bangsit yanks on the arm and Leighton is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bangsit.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Bangsit! |
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