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CWC 312 - Ziyaeddin vs Priest PBP Commentary |
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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 34 wins and 23 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 24 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Steel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mondragon circles away.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mondragon sprawls well. Mondragon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steel gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Mondragon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Steel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Steel pulls Mondragon in close to prevent any damage.
Mondragon won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mondragon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Mondragon#SUB2#
Mondragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Mondragon working a defensive guard here.
Mondragon controlling the position.
Mondragon controls Steel momentarily but Steel frees himself.
Steel sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Steel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Mondragon looking for a guillotine here but Steel defends easily.
Steel passes into half guard.
Steel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Mondragon trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mondragon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mondragon looking to control.
#T4#
Steel stands and throws Mondragon's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (5) vs (2) Mondragon
Steel working away.
Steel wants to control but Mondragon is keeping him busy.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondragon tries to bench press Steel off him but Steel keeps the position. #T5#
Steel just content to control the position.
Mondragon can't do much from the bottom here.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mondragon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Steel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mondragon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Mondragon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Steel trying to control the pace.
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondragon keeps working.
Steel prevents Mondragon from improving his position.#T7#
Steel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mondragon manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Mondragon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8##SUB2#
Mondragon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel 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. #T9#
Mondragon is trying to keep Steel in close.
Mondragon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Steel slips nicely into half guard.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Steel not doing much here.
Mondragon is holding on to half guard well.#T10#
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steel'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.
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Steel sits in half guard.
Steel is pressing down on Mondragon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mondragon is holding on for now.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Steel trying to control the pace.
Mondragon wants to improve his position but Steel is controlling well.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel is working away from the top position though.
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Mondragon wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mondragon is holding on to half guard well.
Mondragon trying to hold on to Steel's head to control him but Steel postures up.
Steel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Steel is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Steel in particular looking to stall.
Further stalling from Steel.#T13#
Steel trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Steel keeps him under control.
Steel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel is trying to control. Mondragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mondragon is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Mondragon is trying to control but can't.
Steel controlling the action here.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Steel is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Steel is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.
Steel trying to control from half guard but Mondragon is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Bjj Steel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 49 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Toehold misses with a takedown attempt - Pancake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Toehold shoots in and gets a takedown into Pancake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Toehold#SUB#
Pancake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pancake trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Pancake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Toehold stays in close to Pancake's body and controls the position. #T1#
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
Toehold keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Toehold content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Pancake has locked up a guillotine! Pancake's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Toehold is holding on here and Pancake must be using up a lot of energy. Toehold has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Pancake gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tobias Pancake!
Tobias Pancake decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Muhammad Jabbar!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Nickal fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jabbar to the ground. Nickal is now in Jabbar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Jabbar
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jabbar pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar is continuing to stall.
Nickal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Jabbar keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Jabbar pulls Nickal in close to his closed guard and prevents Nickal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jabbar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nickal controls the pace.
Jabbar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nickal preventing the sweep.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully. #T3#
Jabbar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jabbar is keeping the position for now.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Jabbar is retaining full guard. #T4#
Nickal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jabbar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jabbar keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jabbar keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully. #T5#
Jabbar being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Nickal sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Jabbar doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Nickal 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 Jabbar - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Muhammad Jabbar!
Muhammad Jabbar is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Muhammad Jabbar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 14 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halli.
Saldini feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Halli is defended easily by Saldini.
Halli 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.
Halli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli tries for a takedown but Saldini circles away easily#CL2#
and Saldini moves into the clinch.
Halli wants to take the fight to the mat but Saldini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saldini is trying to drag Halli to the mat but Halli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli tries for a takedown but Saldini manages to get underhooks.
Halli tries to score a body lock takedown but Saldini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Halli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saldini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Saldini wants to take the fight to the mat but Halli manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Saldini has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Halli clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halli (0) vs (4) Saldini
Saldini wants to control but Halli manages to buck him off and is now in Saldini's guard! Nice work there by Halli! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (4) Saldini
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halli controls the pace.
Saldini pulls Halli in close to his closed guard and prevents Halli from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Saldini trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Saldini.
Halli postures up.
#SUB2#
Saldini looking for a guillotine here but Halli defends easily.
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Saldini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saldini controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself. #SUB2#
Saldini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saldini is trying to keep Halli in close.
#T4#
Halli trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Halli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saldini trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
Saldini wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Halli is now in half guard. #T5#
Halli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saldini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saldini trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Saldini moves into full guard.
Saldini managing to control the position. #T6#
Halli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Halli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saldini is trying to control the position but Halli postures up. #T7#
Halli trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Halli stands and throws Saldini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (4) Saldini#T8#
Saldini is looking for a sweep.
Saldini seems a little lost for a moment, as Halli dominates the positioning.
Saldini is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control.
Saldini is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Halli working away.
Saldini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Halli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
You can see the frustration on Saldini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10#
A control attempt from Saldini but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (7) vs (4) Saldini
Saldini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Halli content to control rather than advance.
Saldini wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Halli not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saldini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saldini has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (10) vs (4) Saldini
Saldini is trying to work for a sweep but Halli has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (12) vs (4) Saldini#T12#
Saldini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halli wants to control the pace but Saldini is squirming around nicely.
Halli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saldini stops Halli from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T13#
Halli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saldini tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Saldini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halli takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Halli (15) vs (4) Saldini#T14#
Halli just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Halli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saldini for as long as he can get away with.
I really don't envy Saldini right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
Reijo Halli 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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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 24 wins and 24 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Jello feints and as Fiachna raises his hands in defense, Jello changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Jello trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Jello is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fiachna controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself.
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle but Jello pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jello defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jello wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Jello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jello escapes and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (5) vs (0) Fiachna
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna is trying to improve his position.
Fiachna gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (7) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Jello controlling from mount.
Jello moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Jello (10) vs (0) Fiachna
Jello is hanging on to Fiachna's back as he tries to escape.
Jello is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jello keeps control of the position as Fiachna tries to break free.
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Fiachna doesn't escape.
Fiachna looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jello.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Good control from Jello.
Fiachna rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jello's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jello is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fiachna breaks Jello's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (10) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiachna is one step ahead there. #T4#
Fiachna trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello 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.
Jello controlling Fiachna's posture.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello'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.#T5#
Jello 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.
Jello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in LA Fitness inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiachna preventing the sweep.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jello is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (12) vs (2) Fiachna
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6##SUB2#
Fiachna working for submissions but it's allowed Jello to get to half guard.
Jello tries to pass to full mount but Fiachna defends it.
Jello is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.
Jello moves into full mount! Fiachna won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (15) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna is squirming around, avoiding Jello's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Fiachna regains half guard.
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jello is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiachna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.
Jello trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Fiachna controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T8#
Fiachna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiachna.
Fiachna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (15) vs (4) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jello sees it coming and defends easily.
Jello works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jello looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard. #T9#
Jello is trying to control the position but Fiachna postures up.
Fiachna preventing the sweep.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Fiachna is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10##SUB2#
Fiachna is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jello is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jello has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (17) vs (4) Fiachna
Jello sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jello advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (20) vs (4) Fiachna
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T11#
Fiachna is refusing to be controlled, as Jello sits in half guard.
Fiachna works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle but Jello pushes his legs off easily.
Jello advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (23) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiachna holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Fiachna is trying to control Jello's posture but Jello avoids it.
Fiachna looking for a sweep but Jello has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (25) vs (4) Fiachna
Jello looking to control but Fiachna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Fiachna has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jello (28) vs (4) Fiachna
Jello really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fiachna.
Jello is not going to allow Fiachna to sit and survive in this position.
Jello really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fiachna.
Fiachna can't escape the position.
Jello is trying to stick to Fiachna's back but Fiachna is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiachna. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (28) vs (6) Fiachna
Fiachna 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.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Jello has control of Fiachna's left arm, preventing Fiachna from doing any damage.
Fiachna must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T13#
Jello keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello pulls Fiachna in to control the position.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Jello looking to control but Fiachna passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Fiachna seems to be working for a kimura but Jello defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello tries to get to full guard but Fiachna has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 28 to 6.
After winning the bout, Moldy Jello 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 15 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 25 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Silva Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) Average
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
Average controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Average stands and throws Silva Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (5) Average#T1##SUB2#
Average tries for a kimura but Silva Jr is defending well.
Silva Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Silva Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Average is looking to take a break and control but Silva Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here.
Average trying to control the position but Silva Jr is working away.
Silva Jr tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Silva Jr (0) vs (7) Average
Silva Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Average trying to control the action but Silva Jr is working from the bottom. #T3#
Average is controlling the pace.
Silva Jr is looking to control Average's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva Jr avoid being mounted?
Average trying to control the pace.
Average works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (10) Average#T4##SUB2#
Average looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Average tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Average is keen to just control but Silva Jr is a slippery customer.#T5##SUB#
Silva Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Average pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Average 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.
Average wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is defending well. #T6#
Average is still trying to improve position.
Silva Jr is staying active underneath Average, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Average is taking a breather. Silva Jr 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.#T7#
Average is trying to control. Silva Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Average wants to pass to mount but Silva Jr is defending the position.
Silva Jr is looking to control Average's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva Jr avoid being mounted?
Average trying to control the pace. #T8#
It looks like Average might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Average has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Silva Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Average is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9##SUB2#
Average is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Average seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Average trying to mount his opponent but Silva Jr defends it.
Silva Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Average sits in half guard. #T10#
Average tries to pass to full mount but Silva Jr defends it.
Average performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Silva Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Average is working away from the top position though.
Average seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T11#
Silva Jr is trying to control but can't.
Average is trying to control. Silva Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Average trying to pass the guard but Silva Jr defending well. #SUB2#
Average is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Average is looking to stall here but Silva Jr recovers full guard. #T12#
Average looking to sit in guard and control but Silva Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (10) Average
Average controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Average seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T13#
Average is trying to control the position but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Average keeping moving, preventing Silva Jr from controlling successfully.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Silva Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Average not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14##SUB2#
Average looking for subs off his back but Silva Jr has passed one foot through into half guard.
Average is trying to maintain the position but Silva Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average wins on points by 10 to 2.
Joe Average is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Joe Average thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 22 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 35 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brown sprawls well. Brown wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pavlov gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Pavlov scores with a takedown into Brown's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Pavlov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Pavlov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown'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.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brown keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pavlov.#T2#
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown is pulling down on Pavlov's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavlov, at least for the moment.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov is continuing to stall.
Brown keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov keeps trying to improve his position.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control the position here.
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Pavlov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brown wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown stands and throws Pavlov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.#T7#
A lull in the action here.
Pavlov is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face as Brown controls the position.
Pavlov wants to control but Brown postures up.
Brown taking a breather here.
Pavlov is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown happy to just control the position for now. #T8#
Brown trying to control the position but Pavlov is working away.
Brown laying and praying for a moment but Pavlov takes advantage and regains half guard.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Pavlov has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Brown 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.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is pulling down on Brown's head. It's preventing any offense from Brown, at least for the moment.
Pavlov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (5) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position. #T10#
Pavlov not doing much here.
Pavlov is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov not doing much here.
#T11#
Pavlov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pavlov prevents Brown from improving his position.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov prevents Brown from improving his position.#T12#
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Pavlov wants to advance to full mount but Brown doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Brown 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.#T13#
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.#T14#
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown trying to control the position.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (7) vs (4) Pavlov
Pavlov is trying to keep Brown in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Joshua 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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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 15 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 22 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sitsongrit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (2) vs (0) Cubbedge
Sitsongrit not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge wants to improve his position but Sitsongrit is controlling well.
#SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cubbedge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Sitsongrit looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sitsongrit has his hands clasped together but Cubbedge extends and breaks Sitsongrit's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cubbedge .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bart Cubbedge !
Bart Cubbedge is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bart Cubbedge 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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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 9 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
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.
Zulu tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zulu is working for takedown but Camara is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zulu tries for a takedown but Camara manages to get underhooks.
Abubakar Camara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaka Zulu.
Camara has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zulu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zulu gets underhooks to prevent Camara's takedown attempt.
Zulu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Camara prevents the takedown attempt.
Zulu gets underhooks to prevent Camara's takedown attempt.
Zulu wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Zulu is trying to trip Camara. He has hold of a leg but Camara is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zulu persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Zulu
Zulu is fighting to break Camara's control of his arms but Camara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Zulu trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Camara wants to improve his position but instead Zulu has moved into half guard.
Camara is pressing down on Zulu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Camara is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zulu is stalling in the full guard.
Camara keeping full guard, as Zulu tries to pass. #T2#
Camara pulls Zulu in close to his closed guard and prevents Zulu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zulu 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara working a defensive guard here.
Camara pulls Zulu in close to his closed guard and prevents Zulu from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Zulu pushing down on Camara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Camara is trying to maintain the position but Zulu is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Zulu seems content to control.
Camara trying to control but Zulu postures up.
Zulu performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Camara is looking to get back to full guard here but Zulu has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (5) Zulu
Camara holding on.
Camara is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Camara prevents Zulu from moving into mount.
Camara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zulu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Camara is working hard here to advance position.
Camara keeping his opponent close.
Camara being controlled for a moment. #T6#
Zulu gets to mount! Camara was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (0) vs (7) Zulu
Zulu controlling from the full mount.
Camara tries to hold on but Zulu postures up.
Zulu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Camara is looking to escape. #T7#
Camara working to try and regain half guard.
Zulu tries to control but Camara wriggling away.
Camara is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Zulu controlling from mount.
Camara keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Camara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zulu controlling from mount.
Camara tries to improve his position but instead Zulu has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Camara (0) vs (10) Zulu#T9#
Good control from Zulu.
Camara tries to break free.
Zulu controls the position.
Camara is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Zulu is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Camara wants to escape the position.
Zulu controlling from the back.
Zulu controlling well, preventing Camara from escaping the position.
#T11#
Camara breaks Zulu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (10) Zulu
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zulu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zulu trying to control the position.
#T12#
Zulu wants to hit a sweep here but Camara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zulu there! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (10) Zulu
Camara content just to control the position here.
Well,Camara is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Camara tries to control but Zulu wriggling away.
Zulu regains half guard.#T13#
Zulu is refusing to be controlled, as Camara sits in half guard.
Zulu wants to get back to full guard.
Camara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Camara trying to control from half guard but Zulu is working away.
Zulu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T14#
Zulu is controlling Camara's trapped leg to prevent Camara from advancing to side control.
Camara passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (8) vs (10) Zulu
Zulu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away.
Zulu tries to reverse the position but Camara maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu wins on points by 10 to 8.
Shaka Zulu is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Shaka Zulu 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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