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CWC 299 - Ottke vs Savkov PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Carl Moore!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moore gets slowly back to his feet.
Moore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Moore ends up having to push Brown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moore shoots and misses #TD#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moore won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (4) vs (0) Moore
Jab Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Moore.
Brown controls the position.#SUB#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Moore trying his best to control but Brown has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (6) vs (0) Moore
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Moore defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brown.
Brown trying to control but Moore is having none of it.
Moore keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Brown working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Moore tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Moore manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moore defends it well. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moore defends it well. #T2#
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Moore is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Brown controlling the pace.
Moore moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Moore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (6) vs (2) Moore#T4#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Brown is trying to control the position but Moore postures up. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown managing to control the position.
Moore trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Moore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore advances to half guard. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moore passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brown! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (6) vs (5) Moore
Moore trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown tries to hold on but Moore pushes him away. #T6#
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Moore gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moore looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Moore swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brown is now in Moore's guard. A big mistake from Moore there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (5) Moore
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom. #T7#
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moore swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Moore keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Moore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Moore is trying to keep Brown in close.
Moore bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (8) vs (7) Moore
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Moore working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T9#
Moore wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB2#
Moore drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brown dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (10) vs (7) Moore
Moore is controlling Brown's posture.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moore is keeping the position for now.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
Moore trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Moore seems keen to control Brown's posture.
Brown is looking to advance position but Moore has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (10) vs (11) Moore#SUB2#
Moore looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Moore goes for an armbar but Brown turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Brown. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (12) vs (11) Moore#T11#
Brown content to stall in guard here.
Moore looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T12#
Brown postures up.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moore is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Moore.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Moore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Moore is retaining full guard.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #T13#
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moore working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Moore is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Moore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (15) vs (11) Moore
You can see the frustration on Moore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown in the domination position with Moore hanging on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown taking a break here but Moore is having none of it and regains half guard.
Moore wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 15 to 11.
A victorious Jab Brown 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 24 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Klay Dee!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Dee closes the distance and pushes Archer back into the cage.
Archer gets underhooks to prevent Dee's takedown attempt.
Archer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Dee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Archer is trying to keep an underhook but Dee manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Dee
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer is looking to control Dee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Archer 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.
Dee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Dee is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Archer is controlling Dee's trapped leg to prevent Dee from advancing to side control.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dee wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position. #T2#
Archer is trying is best to control the position here.
Archer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Dee is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Archer is concentrating on defense, preventing Dee from advancing position.
Dee controlling the action here.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
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.
Archer trying to control but Dee postures up.
#T4#
Still in half guard, Dee seems content to control.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Archer is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dee prevents Archer from improving his position.#T5#
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dee is working away from the top position though.
Archer tries to get to full guard but Dee has control of the leg.
Archer gets back to full guard.
Dee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T6#
Archer has Dee pulled in close to control his posture.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Dee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Archer pulls Dee in to control the position. #T7#
Archer working a defensive guard here.
Archer is pulling down on Dee's head to control his posture.
Archer continues to stall.
Dee preventing the sweep. #T8#
Archer working a defensive guard here.
Archer managing to control the position.
Dee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
Archer pulls Dee in to control the position.
Dee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Archer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Archer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Dee
Dee tries to advance to mount but Archer denies him. #T11#
Archer wants to control but Dee postures up.
Archer tries to improve position but can't.
Archer is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dee is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (7) Dee
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Archer wants to control but Dee is having none of it.#T12#
Dee is trying to take his opponent's back.
Archer tries to lock up and control but Dee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Dee avoids the attempt from Archer to control.#T13#
Archer holds on to Dee as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Dee wants to control the pace but Archer is squirming around nicely.
Dee looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Dee wants to control the pace but Archer is squirming around nicely.
Archer is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dee trying to control but Archer is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dee wins on points by 7 to 0.
A victorious Klay Dee 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Eric Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Diaz clinches up with Barnes and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Diaz wants the takedown. Barnes is fighting it off but Diaz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Barnes's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diaz (2) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes wants to improve his position but instead Diaz has moved into half guard.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard but Diaz has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (5) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes struggling a bit here.
Barnes is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face as Diaz controls the position.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Barnes is letting Diaz control him for a moment.
Barnes is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Barnes is being controlled here.
Barnes looking for a sweep but Diaz has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (7) vs (0) Barnes
Diaz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes is controlling Diaz's trapped leg to prevent Diaz from advancing to side control.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Barnes gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diaz has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (10) vs (0) Barnes#T3#
Barnes looking for a sweep but Diaz has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (12) vs (0) Barnes
Barnes tries to reverse the position but Diaz maintains control.
Barnes is trying to reverse the position but instead Diaz has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (15) vs (0) Barnes
Diaz controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Diaz biding his time, controlling Barnes.
Barnes is in bad spot here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Diaz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Barnes is really stuck here.
Barnes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diaz controls the action.
Barnes is really stuck here.
#T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Diaz trying to control.
Barnes tries to escape the position.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Diaz gets his hands free as Barnes looks to control.
Diaz keeps control of the position as Barnes tries to break free.
What can Barnes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Barnes is really stuck here.
Diaz biding his time, looking for the opening.
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Diaz keeps control of the position.
#T7#
Barnes is still trying to improve position.
Diaz is riding his opponent, not letting Barnes buck him off.
Barnes trying to control the hands but Diaz breaks the grip.
Good control from Diaz.
Barnes manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diaz's guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (15) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Diaz managing to control the position.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diaz holds on and takes a little breather.
Diaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Barnes wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barnes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diaz keeping control of the position.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Diaz defends it.
Diaz is controlling Barnes's trapped leg to prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Diaz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Barnes has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (15) vs (5) Barnes
Diaz can't escape the position.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in Mentor Gym inform me that Barnes has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Barnes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Barnes has control of Diaz's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diaz regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T11#
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz is just holding on here. Barnes manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diaz (15) vs (8) Barnes
Diaz wants to control his opponent's hands but Barnes gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Barnes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Barnes wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Barnes working for the choke. #SUB2#
Barnes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Diaz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T12#
Diaz breaks Barnes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diaz (17) vs (8) Barnes
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diaz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diaz is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Barnes trying to hold on to Diaz's head to control him but Diaz postures up.
Diaz uses his free foot to push down on Barnes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnes. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (20) vs (8) Barnes
Barnes is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diaz trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Diaz seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Barnes is holding on tight.
Diaz content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diaz takes the fight on points by 20 to 8.
Dick Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Enzo Salvatore!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Salvatore gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salvatore has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miyagi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Miyagi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Salvatore
Miyagi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
Salvatore can't keep his opponent in guard - Miyagi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miyagi 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvatore gets back to full guard.
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore controlling Miyagi's posture. #T1#
Miyagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Salvatore wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Salvatore trying to control the position.
Miyagi 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. #T3##SUB2#
Salvatore has his foot on Miyagi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miyagi works his way back into a safe position though.
Miyagi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salvatore pulls Miyagi in to control the position.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.
Miyagi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Miyagi from controlling successfully. #T4#
Miyagi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Salvatore pulls Miyagi in close to his closed guard and prevents Miyagi from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Salvatore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miyagi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miyagi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Salvatore controlling the position.#T5#
Miyagi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Salvatore seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miyagi 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. #T6##SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salvatore keeping full guard, as Miyagi tries to pass.
Salvatore is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Miyagi content to stall in guard here. #T7##SUB2#
Salvatore throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miyagi escapes and throws Salvatore's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (0) Salvatore
Salvatore seems a little lost for a moment, as Miyagi dominates the positioning.
Miyagi working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Miyagi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Salvatore wants to control but Miyagi postures up.
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Miyagi wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.
Salvatore is letting Miyagi control him for a moment. #T9#
Salvatore tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom here.
Salvatore is not content to let Miyagi control the position.
Miyagi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T10#
Salvatore wants to control but Miyagi postures up.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
Salvatore prevents Miyagi from improving position.
Salvatore is looking to regain half guard here but Miyagi keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Salvatore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Miyagi tries to move to mount but Salvatore blocks the move with his legs.
Salvatore is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Salvatore prevents Miyagi from moving into mount.
Miyagi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Miyagi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Salvatore's legs.
Salvatore tries to bench press Miyagi off him but Miyagi keeps the position. #T13#
Miyagi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Salvatore's shoulder. That is not cool.
Miyagi trying to control the action but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Miyagi is staying tight to Salvatore's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T14#
Salvatore struggling a bit here.
Miyagi staying calm.
Miyagi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Salvatore! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (7) vs (0) Salvatore
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyagi avoids the attempt from Salvatore to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A victorious Koryu Miyagi 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 19 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dyon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kersikov defends well and Dyon ends up having to push Kersikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Dyon turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dyon (4) vs (0) Kersikov
Dyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kersikov prevents Dyon from moving into mount.
Dyon is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dyon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kersikov's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dyon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face as Dyon controls the position. #T1#
Dyon works to advance to full mount. Kersikov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dyon (6) vs (0) Kersikov
Dyon controlling from the full mount.
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
Dyon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dyon fails to advance to Kersikov's back.
Kersikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon controlling from mount. #T2#
Kersikov is controlling an arm, preventing Dyon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dyon controlling from mount.
Dyon fails to take his opponent's back.
Dyon avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
Dyon looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dyon is trying to take his opponent's back.
Dyon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Kersikov is controlling an arm, preventing Dyon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dyon is looking to work his way around to Kersikov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Dyon'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.
Kersikov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dyon trying to mount his opponent but Kersikov defends it.
Dyon is trying to control. Kersikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Dyon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dyon is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Dyon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dyon is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Kersikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #T5#
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Dyon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dyon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dyon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kersikov trying to control but Dyon postures up.
Dyon is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kersikov is positioning himself well to prevent Dyon advancing to mount.
Dyon works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (9) vs (0) Kersikov#T6#
Dyon wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Kersikov prevents Dyon from improving position.
Kersikov sneaks back into half guard.
Dyon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dyon works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (12) vs (0) Kersikov#T7#
Dyon controlling from mount.
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Dyon's attempts to control the action.
Dyon controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov is looking to get to half guard.
Dyon looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dyon avoids the attempt from Kersikov to control.
Kersikov is trying to reverse the position but instead Dyon has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (15) vs (0) Kersikov#T8#
Dyon is not going to allow Kersikov to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kersikov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dyon's guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (15) vs (2) Kersikov
Dyon controlling Kersikov's posture.
Dyon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dyon pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Kersikov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dyon's guard.
Kersikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (15) vs (5) Kersikov
Dyon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Dyon is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Kersikov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dyon is looking to escape. #T10#
Dyon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dyon wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Kersikov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dyon is holding on tight.
Dyon tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Dyon to control.#T11#
Kersikov with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Dyon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dyon tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Dyon is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Dyon to control.#T12#
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Kersikov wants to control the pace but Dyon is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dyon tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.#T13#
Kersikov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kersikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dyon tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dyon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dyon manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T14#
Dyon is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov uses his free foot to push down on Dyon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dyon. Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (15) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling from the full mount.
Dyon is working to get back to half guard.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dyon takes the fight on points by 15 to 8.
In his post fight interview, Juu Dyon 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Michael Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cruz forces Turturro back against the cage and clinches.
Cruz has Turturro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turturro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Turturro can't get the takedown.
Cruz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Turturro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruz 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#
Turturro wants the takedown. Cruz is fighting it off but Turturro persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cruz's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Turturro
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz working a defensive guard but Turturro passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Turturro keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Turturro pushes down on Cruz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Turturro works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (0) vs (5) Turturro#SUB2#
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
My spies in Snake Eyes Fighting Systems inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cruz is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Turturro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cruz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cruz keeps working. #T2#
Cruz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Turturro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Turturro seems to be working for a kimura but Cruz defends the submission attempt.
Cruz gets back to full guard.
Turturro passes Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.#T3#
Turturro trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Turturro 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.
Turturro is looking to advance position but Cruz won't allow it. #T4#
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro slips nicely into half guard.
Turturro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (0) vs (8) Turturro
Cruz prevents Turturro from taking his back.
Turturro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cruz is looking to escape.
Cruz can't escape the position.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.#T5##SUB2#
Turturro with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Turturro moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cruz has worked his arm free - good work by Cruz!
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz trying to control here.
Cruz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cruz trying to keep a closed guard but Turturro is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard. #T6#
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cruz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cruz being controlled here, momentarily.
Turturro passes Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cruz is pressing down on Turturro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#T7##SUB#
Cruz working for a triangle but Turturro defends it easily.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro is pushing down on Cruz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cruz is fighting to maintain full guard but Turturro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it.
Turturro not doing much here.
#T8#
Turturro is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Turturro wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Turturro trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Turturro slips nicely into half guard.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9#
Cruz wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cruz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro advances to half guard.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Turturro is very close to passing his half guard.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10##SUB2#
Turturro 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.
#SUB2#
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz moves into full guard.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Turturro wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Turturro tries to pass.
Cruz pulls Turturro in to control the position.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Cruz pulls Turturro in close to prevent any damage.
Turturro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cruz moves into full guard.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T12#
Turturro trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Turturro won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz controls Turturro momentarily but Turturro frees himself.
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Well,Cruz is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Turturro trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T13#
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Turturro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cruz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Turturro pushes his legs off easily.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving. #T14##SUB#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turturro defends it easily.
Turturro preventing the sweep.
Turturro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (0) vs (11) Turturro
Turturro tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Cruz is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cruz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro wins on points by 11 to 0.
A victorious Billy Turturro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Michael Cruz had this to say: 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 22 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Addams looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Morgan being controlled here, momentarily.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Addams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (2) Morgan
Addams keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Addams pulls Morgan in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Morgan trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom. #T1#
Addams controlling Morgan's posture.
Addams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (2) Morgan
Addams content to stall in guard here.
Morgan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Addams 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.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully. #T2#
Addams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Addams looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (4) Morgan
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Morgan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Addams controls Morgan momentarily but Morgan frees himself.
Addams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Morgan stays in close to Addams's body and controls the position.
Morgan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (4) vs (7) Morgan
Addams gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Addams (4) vs (9) Morgan
Addams reaches up to try and control the position but Morgan seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Addams rolls and tries to escape and now Morgan has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Addams (4) vs (12) Morgan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams trying to control but not successfully.
Addams tries to break free.
Morgan biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Addams trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Addams rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Morgan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Addams controlling the position well.
Addams continues to stall.
Addams trying to control from the bottom.
Addams is doing well to control the position and prevent Morgan from advancing to side control.
Addams trying to hold on to Morgan's head to control him but Morgan postures up.
#T5##SUB2#
Morgan seems to be working for a kimura but Addams defends the submission attempt.
Morgan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Addams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morgan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morgan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Addams (8) vs (12) Morgan
Morgan rolls, trying to escape but Addams keeps control of the position.
Morgan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Addams.
#SUB#
Addams tightening his grip on Morgan, looking for the choke. #T6#
Addams tries to get the hooks in deep but Morgan pushed the leg off.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
I really don't envy Morgan right now.
Morgan trying to control the hands but Addams breaks the grip.
Addams wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy.#SUB#
Morgan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Addams's arms.
Good control from Addams.
Morgan tries to roll but Addams sticks to his back.
#T7#
Addams keeps control of the position easily here as Morgan tries to buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Addams's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Addams is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morgan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
A lull in the action here.
Addams not allowing Morgan to control his hands. #T8#
Addams controlling from the back.
Morgan wants to control his opponent's hands but Addams gets his hands free.
Addams is riding his opponent, not letting Morgan buck him off.
Addams is trying to stick to Morgan's back but Morgan is turning into Addams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Addams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Morgan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (8) vs (14) Morgan
Addams is pulling down on Morgan's head to control his posture.
Morgan pushes down on Addams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Addams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morgan stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.#T9#
Addams keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Morgan trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams is looking to sweep but instead, Morgan has passed into half guard.
Addams is concentrating on defense, preventing Morgan from advancing position.
Addams is looking to improve his position.
Addams keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Addams is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Addams is doing well to control the position and prevent Morgan from advancing to side control.#T10#
Morgan prevents Addams from improving his position.
Addams is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan trying to mount his opponent but Addams defends it.
Morgan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Addams has a hand on Morgan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Morgan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (8) vs (17) Morgan
Morgan avoids the attempt from Addams to control.#T11#
Morgan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Addams wants to control but Morgan is having none of it.
Addams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Addams tries to hold on but Morgan pushes him away.
Morgan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Addams tries to hold on but Morgan pushes him away. #T12#
Morgan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Addams 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: Addams (10) vs (17) Morgan
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Morgan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Addams trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom. #T13#
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Addams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass. #SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Addams defends well.
Addams trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom. #T14#
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Addams is proving a slippery customer.
Addams 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.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morgan for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Addams defends well.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Addams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan wins on points by 17 to 10.
Richard Morgan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 37 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Mata ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Mata is trying to trip Lee. He has hold of a leg but Lee is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mata persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mata has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Lee
Mata passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lee! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (7) vs (0) Lee
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Mata trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee 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: Mata (7) vs (2) Lee
Lee won't allow Mata to sweep him here. #T1#
Lee wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (7) vs (5) Lee
Mata is looking to reverse the position.
Mata stops Lee from passing to mount.
Mata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mata tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lee presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (7) vs (7) Lee
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mata is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Lee content just to control the position here.
Mata tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mata 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: Mata (7) vs (10) Lee
Mata can't escape the position.
#T4#
Mata trying to control the action but Lee just sinks the hooks in.
Mata is trying to break free.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mata.
Mata is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lee doesn't have the hooks in and Mata manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (9) vs (10) Lee
Mata stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.#T6#
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata passes into half guard.
Lee tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mata is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Mata is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Mata uses his free foot to push down on Lee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lee. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (12) vs (10) Lee
Mata looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lee is trying to reverse the position but instead Mata has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Mata (15) vs (10) Lee
Mata wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Mata is hanging on to Lee's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Mata working for a choke but Lee is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Lee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T8#
Lee trying to control here.
Lee is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mata is staying active.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mata wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mata sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Lee doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Mata paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Lee - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Lee!
A victorious John Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 22 losses; Morrison Lee!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Magomedov dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Magomedov's head and hops out.#TD2#
Lee dives in and scores a takedown into Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Lee
My spies in Tran MMA Gym inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magomedov pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Magomedov working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Magomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (2) Lee
Magomedov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Lee is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomedov prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee wants to get back to full guard but Magomedov has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (2) Lee
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
Magomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Magomedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Magomedov content just to control the position here. #T2#
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
Magomedov wants to take Lee's back here but Lee is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Magomedov maintains control.
Magomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Lee manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Magomedov is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magomedov is taking a breather. Lee 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.
Lee is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (8) vs (2) Lee#T4#
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.
Magomedov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Magomedov is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee is letting Magomedov control him for a moment.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee sneaks back into half guard.
Magomedov is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Magomedov is controlling the pace.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Magomedov wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Magomedov trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Magomedov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Magomedov advances to half guard.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Magomedov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (11) vs (2) Lee
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now. #T10#
Magomedov fails to advance to Lee's back.
Lee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (14) vs (2) Lee
Lee tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Magomedov's attempts to control the action.
Magomedov controlling from mount. #T11#
Magomedov looking to take Lee's back but Lee rolls and after a scramble, Lee ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Lee to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (14) vs (4) Lee
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Magomedov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Magomedov (16) vs (4) Lee
Lee wants to sweep here but Magomedov controlling him for the moment.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Magomedov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Magomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magomedov is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Magomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Magomedov passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (19) vs (4) Lee#T13#
Magomedov avoids the attempt from Lee to control.
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Magomedov controlling the pace for now.
Magomedov wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Lee stops Magomedov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Magomedov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Lee is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (22) vs (4) Lee#T14#
Lee wants to escape the position.
Magomedov has good solid back control here.
Lee wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Lee fending off the submission attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lee's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Magomedov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
A victorious Khalid Magomedov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 26 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ottke shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ottke (2) vs (0) Savkov#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ottke defends well.
Ottke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (0) Savkov#T1#
Savkov tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
Savkov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ottke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ottke keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ottke wants to pass to mount but Savkov is defending the position. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily.
Savkov is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB2#
Savkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ottke pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Savkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rivers Edge Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Savkov is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ottke passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (8) vs (0) Savkov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ottke controlling the position easily from mount.
Savkov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ottke slows the pace down in half guard.
Ottke looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5##SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ottke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ottke is pressing down on Savkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savkov is holding on for now.
Savkov tries to roll over but Ottke keeps him under control.#T6#
Well, if Ottke 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.
Savkov wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Savkov wants to improve his position but Ottke is controlling well.
Ottke content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Savkov gets full guard.
Ottke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ottke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8##SUB2#
Savkov looking for a guillotine here but Ottke defends easily.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.#T9#
Ottke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (11) vs (0) Savkov#SUB#
Ottke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Savkov is not content to let Ottke control the position. #T10#
Ottke controls the position from side control.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Savkov tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11##SUB#
Ottke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ottke tries for a kimura but Savkov is defending well.
Savkov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ottke off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ottke (11) vs (4) Savkov#T12#
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Savkov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ottke has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ottke tries to break free.
Ottke trying to control the position but Savkov manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Savkov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Ottke escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (13) vs (4) Savkov
Ottke works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (16) vs (4) Savkov#T13#
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savkov is squirming around, avoiding Ottke's attempts to control the action.
Ottke pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T14#
Ottke prevents Savkov from getting the reversal.
Ottke controlling from mount.
Ottke wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
Rolf Ottke retains his welterweight title!
Rolf Ottke thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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