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CWC 314 - Prelims 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stoned Nelson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Fionn Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Nelson closes the distance and pushes Mulligan back into the cage.#TD#
Nelson decides to pull guard.
Nelson working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mulligan defends it easily.
Nelson looking to control.
Nelson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nelson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Mulligan from controlling successfully.
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.#SUB#
Nelson working for a triangle but Mulligan defends it easily.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Nelson working for a triangle but Mulligan defends it easily.
Mulligan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mulligan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (2) vs (0) Mulligan#T2#
Mulligan pulls Nelson in close to prevent any damage.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Mulligan is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Mulligan has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.
Mulligan 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.
Mulligan controlling the position.
Mulligan trying to control the position.
Nelson slips nicely into half guard.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Mulligan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Nelson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mulligan wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nelson is keen to just control but Mulligan is a slippery customer.
Mulligan has a hand on Nelson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nelson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nelson (5) vs (0) Mulligan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Nelson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mulligan is looking to escape.
Mulligan tries to reverse the position but Nelson maintains control.
Mulligan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mulligan tries to lock up and control but Nelson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mulligan is looking to improve his position but Nelson isn't that keen on the idea.
Nelson looking to control but Mulligan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nelson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nelson (8) vs (0) Mulligan
Mulligan trying to control but not successfully. #T5##SUB#
Mulligan showing good submission defense here.
Mulligan turns into Nelson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (8) vs (2) Mulligan
Mulligan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mulligan postures up.
#SUB#
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mulligan defends it easily.#T6#
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mulligan is one step ahead there.
Mulligan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson is trying to control the position but Mulligan postures up.
Mulligan looking to sit in guard and control but Nelson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (10) vs (2) Mulligan
Nelson won't allow Mulligan to sweep him here.
Mulligan trying to control the position.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Mulligan is keeping the position.#T7##SUB2#
Mulligan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mulligan is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mulligan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mulligan has control of Nelson's left arm, preventing Nelson from doing any damage.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulligan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mulligan is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Mulligan is trying to keep Nelson in close.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Mulligan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mulligan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nelson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nelson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mulligan wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment.
Nelson trying to move into half guard but instead Mulligan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nelson (10) vs (4) Mulligan#T9#
Mulligan slips nicely into half guard.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Mulligan is controlling well.
Nelson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nelson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mulligan content to control rather than advance.
Nelson trying to control here.
#T10##SUB2#
Mulligan 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.
Nelson trying to control here.
Mulligan trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson trying to hold on to Mulligan's head to control him but Mulligan postures up.
#SUB2#
Mulligan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T11#
Mulligan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Mulligan 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.
Nelson is staying active underneath Mulligan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Mulligan is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Mulligan wants to work for an arm triangle but Nelson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Mulligan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nelson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mulligan. #T12#
Nelson is controlling Mulligan's trapped leg to prevent Mulligan from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Mulligan is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Mulligan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nelson defends it well. #T13#
Mulligan is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mulligan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nelson has his hands clasped together around Mulligan's back. He's all about the action.
Mulligan prevents Nelson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mulligan 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#
Mulligan is looking for a kimura but Nelson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mulligan to get the leverage. #T14#
Nelson trying to control but Mulligan postures up.
#SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mulligan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mulligan seems to be looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Stoned Nelson 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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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 0 wins and 1 losses; Aslak Maitonaama! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Ken Vrjalya!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Maitonaama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vrjalya. #CL#
Maitonaama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Vrjalya has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Maitonaama clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maitonaama (0) vs (4) Vrjalya
Vrjalya not allowing Maitonaama to control his hands. #SUB2#
Maitonaama defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Vrjalya not allowing Maitonaama to control his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama tries to escape but Vrjalya has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Maitonaama trying to control but not successfully. #T1#
Maitonaama is really stuck here.
Vrjalya is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Vrjalya looking for the choke from the back.
Vrjalya biding his time, looking for the opening.
A lull in the action here.
Maitonaama tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vrjalya prevents Maitonaama from getting the reversal.
Vrjalya has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Maitonaama manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vrjalya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Maitonaama looking for submissions off his back.
Vrjalya controlling the action here.#SUB#
Maitonaama looking for submissions off his back.
Maitonaama won't allow Vrjalya to pass to mount. #T3#
Maitonaama tries to roll over but Vrjalya keeps him under control.
Vrjalya takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maitonaama slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maitonaama seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vrjalya trying to control but Maitonaama is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Maitonaama has his foot on Vrjalya's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vrjalya works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Maitonaama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vrjalya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vrjalya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Vrjalya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maitonaama swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Maitonaama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vrjalya defends well.
Vrjalya looking to pass the guard.
Vrjalya works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vrjalya in particular looking to stall.
Vrjalya tries to pass to full mount but Maitonaama defends it. #T5#
Maitonaama tries to roll over but Vrjalya keeps him under control.
Vrjalya keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maitonaama tries to get to full guard but Vrjalya has control of the leg.
Vrjalya tries to pass to full mount but Maitonaama defends it.
Vrjalya passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maitonaama! Score +3 for passing guard: Maitonaama (0) vs (7) Vrjalya
Vrjalya controlling from mount. #T6#
Vrjalya wants to control the pace but Maitonaama is squirming around nicely.
Maitonaama has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Maitonaama (0) vs (10) Vrjalya
Maitonaama is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Maitonaama trying to control the action but Vrjalya just sinks the hooks in.
Vrjalya trying to control momentarily.
Vrjalya is trying to stick to Maitonaama's back but Maitonaama is turning into Vrjalya. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vrjalya's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Maitonaama. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maitonaama (2) vs (10) Vrjalya#T7#
Vrjalya keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Maitonaama has gone for a leg lock! Vrjalya slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maitonaama's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maitonaama (2) vs (12) Vrjalya#SUB#
Maitonaama has an active guard here but Vrjalya has managed to pass into half guard.
Maitonaama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8##SUB#
Maitonaama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vrjalya pulls his head out easily.
Maitonaama is staying active underneath Vrjalya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maitonaama trying to control here.
Maitonaama is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Vrjalya 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.
Vrjalya works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maitonaama (2) vs (15) Vrjalya#T9#
Maitonaama is trying to get back to half guard.
Vrjalya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maitonaama keeps working. #SUB2#
Vrjalya working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vrjalya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maitonaama keeps working. #T10#
Maitonaama is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Vrjalya goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maitonaama has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vrjalya but great work by Maitonaama. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Maitonaama (6) vs (15) Vrjalya#SUB#
Maitonaama tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maitonaama has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maitonaama is looking to take a break and control but Vrjalya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Vrjalya manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maitonaama's best efforts.#SUB#
Maitonaama seems to be looking for submissions.
Vrjalya tries to roll over but Maitonaama keeps him under control.
Maitonaama trying to control from half guard but Vrjalya is working away. #SUB#
Maitonaama is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T12#
Vrjalya trying to get back to full guard but Maitonaama takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maitonaama (9) vs (15) Vrjalya
Maitonaama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vrjalya is looking to escape. #SUB#
Maitonaama moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vrjalya has worked his arm free - good work by Vrjalya!
Vrjalya wants to control but Maitonaama postures up.
Vrjalya manages to work his way to half guard, despite Maitonaama's best efforts.
Vrjalya trying to hold on to Maitonaama's head to control him but Maitonaama postures up.
#T13##SUB2#
Vrjalya is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maitonaama pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Maitonaama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vrjalya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maitonaama.
Vrjalya gets back to full guard.
Maitonaama wants to pass the guard but Vrjalya is keeping the position.
Maitonaama trying to control but Vrjalya is working from the bottom. #T14#
Maitonaama trying to move into half guard but instead Vrjalya has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maitonaama (9) vs (17) Vrjalya
Maitonaama working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Vrjalya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maitonaama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vrjalya has managed to get both his arms back between Maitonaama's legs - danger averted.
Vrjalya advances to half guard.
Vrjalya is looking to advance position but Maitonaama won't allow it.
Vrjalya works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maitonaama (9) vs (20) Vrjalya
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maitonaama tries to control Vrjalya's body but Vrjalya pushes him off. Maitonaama squirms to his side and now Vrjalya has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Maitonaama (9) vs (23) Vrjalya
And that's the end of the fight!
Vrjalya wins on points by 23 to 9.
A very excited looking Ken Vrjalya 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Everett Arroyo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 33 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dalton stuffs the takedown.
Dalton dives in and grabs Arroyo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arroyo pushes down on Dalton's head and hops out.
Dalton fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Arroyo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arroyo (2) vs (0) Dalton
Well, if Arroyo 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.
Dalton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Arroyo is working for a submission of some sort.
We've been hearing good reports from Arroyo'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.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Arroyo has control of the leg. #T1#
Arroyo trying to pass the guard but Dalton defending well.
Arroyo not doing much here.
Arroyo is pressing down on Dalton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dalton is holding on for now.
Dalton controlling the position well.
Arroyo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dalton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dalton gets back to full guard.
Arroyo controlling from the top position.
Arroyo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dalton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Arroyo wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Arroyo passes into half guard.
Dalton tries to roll over but Arroyo keeps him under control.
Dalton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arroyo in particular looking to stall.
Arroyo wants to pass the guard but Dalton is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dalton manages to get to full guard.
Dalton looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalton, not yet.
Dalton has Arroyo pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dalton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arroyo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dalton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arroyo (2) vs (2) Dalton
Arroyo keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Arroyo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Arroyo has his hands on Dalton's head, controlling the position.
Arroyo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Arroyo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
Arroyo controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself. #T5#
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arroyo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arroyo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton 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.
Arroyo controlling the position.
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dalton looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Arroyo pulls Dalton in close to his closed guard and prevents Dalton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arroyo being controlled here, momentarily.
Arroyo is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up.
Dalton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Arroyo controlling the position.
Arroyo working a defensive guard here.
Dalton content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Arroyo keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arroyo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Arroyo keeps moving.
Arroyo is trying to keep Dalton in close.
Arroyo keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully. #T8#
Arroyo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Arroyo is trying to control the position but Dalton postures up.
Arroyo is really struggling to control Dalton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Arroyo is keeping the position.
Dalton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Arroyo seems keen to control Dalton's posture.
Arroyo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.#T9#
Arroyo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalton is one step ahead there.
Arroyo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Arroyo seems keen to control Dalton's posture.
Dalton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Arroyo (2) vs (5) Dalton
Arroyo is trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it. #T10#
Dalton is staying tight to Arroyo's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Dalton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dalton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Arroyo tries to bench press Dalton off him but Dalton keeps the position.
Dalton working away.
Dalton 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 Arroyo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Arroyo tries to improve position but can't.
Arroyo is letting Dalton control him for a moment. #T11#
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arroyo keeps working.
Arroyo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dalton trying to control the action but Arroyo is working from the bottom.
Arroyo manages to get back to half guard.
Arroyo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dalton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dalton is thwarting Arroyo's attempts to control the position.
Dalton sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
It looks like Dalton 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.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but Arroyo defending well.
Arroyo is trying to control but can't.
Dalton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dalton trying to mount his opponent but Arroyo defends it.
Arroyo is trying to maintain the position but Dalton is very close to passing his half guard.
Dalton is keen to just control but Arroyo is a slippery customer.
Arroyo has his hands clasped together around Dalton's back. He's all about the action.
Arroyo is trying to control but can't.
Dalton not doing much here.
#T13#
Arroyo is looking to improve his position.
Dalton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Arroyo is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton is looking to stall here but Arroyo recovers full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arroyo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arroyo (4) vs (5) Dalton
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalton is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arroyo (4) vs (7) Dalton
Dalton wants to control from the top but Arroyo keeps moving.
Dalton 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. #T14#
Dalton is continuing to stall.
Dalton preventing the sweep.
Dalton looking to pass the guard.
Arroyo controls Dalton momentarily but Dalton frees himself.
Dalton is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Arroyo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dalton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dalton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 7 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Pacer Dalton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bernie Sanders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 19 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#CL2#
Esteves moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.#TD#
Sanders gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanders (2) vs (0) Esteves
Esteves controlling the position.
Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esteves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves pulls Sanders in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Esteves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanders might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanders is fighting to break Esteves's control of his arms but Esteves is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sanders won't allow Esteves to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Sanders'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.#T2#
Esteves has his hands on Sanders's head, controlling the position.
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Esteves keeps trying to improve his position.
Sanders being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Sanders wants to control from the top but Esteves keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Esteves is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sanders (2) vs (2) Esteves
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sanders is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sanders is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Esteves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Esteves moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sanders (2) vs (5) Esteves
Sanders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanders is not content to let Esteves control the position.
Sanders seems a little lost for a moment, as Esteves dominates the positioning.#T5#
Sanders is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanders is not content to let Esteves control the position.
Sanders is letting Esteves control him for a moment.
Esteves trying to control the position but Sanders is working away.
Sanders is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Esteves trying to control the position but Sanders is working away. #T6#
Sanders is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esteves 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 Sanders's shoulder. That is not cool.
Esteves's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sanders tries to bench press Esteves off him but Esteves keeps the position.
Esteves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Esteves controls the position from side control.
Sanders is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Sanders gets back to half guard.
Esteves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Esteves trying to control the pace.
Sanders tries to roll over but Esteves keeps him under control.
Esteves takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T8#
Sanders won't allow Esteves to pass to mount. #SUB#
Sanders looking for submissions off his back.
Esteves seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Esteves passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanders (2) vs (8) Esteves
Sanders prevents Esteves from taking his back.#T9#
Esteves looking to control but Sanders is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanders tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sanders is working hard here to advance position.
Esteves looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Esteves moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Sanders (2) vs (11) Esteves
Esteves biding his time, controlling Sanders.
It looks like Esteves 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.#T11#
Esteves is continuing to stall.
Esteves has the hooks in. Sanders is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Esteves controlling the position well here. Sanders rolled but Esteves kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T12##SUB2#
Sanders defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Esteves's arms.
Esteves controls the position.
More stalling from Esteves.
Esteves is trying to control but Sanders is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Esteves controlling from mount. #T13#
Esteves is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sanders is wriggling around trying to escape.
Esteves looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sanders regains half guard.
Esteves is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sanders! Score +3 for passing guard: Sanders (2) vs (14) Esteves
Esteves tries to control but Sanders wriggling away.
Esteves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Let's hope that Esteves 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.
Esteves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Esteves controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders is squirming around, avoiding Esteves's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteves wins on points by 14 to 2.
After winning the bout, Vartan Esteves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Bernie Sanders stepped up to the mic, saying 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 36 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 10 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sakuraba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sakuraba lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (0) Lalla#SUB2#
Lalla looking for a guillotine here but Sakuraba defends easily.
Sakuraba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Lalla working for a triangle but Sakuraba defends it easily.
Sakuraba sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lalla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakuraba defends well.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakuraba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sakuraba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at JAG Battle Gym inform us that Lalla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1##SUB2#
Lalla has his foot on Sakuraba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sakuraba works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Lalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sakuraba can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sakuraba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Sakuraba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakuraba has managed to get both his arms back between Lalla's legs - danger averted.
Sakuraba looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sakuraba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Sakuraba 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.
Lalla keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lalla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB2#
Lalla working for a triangle but Sakuraba defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Sakuraba is posturing up here but Lalla has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sakuraba tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sakuraba has to tap! Slick submission there by Lalla!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Lalla!
A relieved looking Jaro Lalla thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 6 wins and 8 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Chai 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: Chai (2) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Ignatowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chai 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.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai pushing down on Ignatowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ignatowski trying to control from the bottom.
Chai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski is refusing to be controlled, as Chai sits in half guard. #T1#
Chai passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (5) vs (0) Ignatowski#SUB#
Chai is working for a guillotine from mount but Ignatowski frees his head quite easily.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Chai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ignatowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai tries to control but Ignatowski wriggling away. #T2#
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
Chai is trying to take his opponent's back.
Chai moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (8) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Chai is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Ignatowski taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Chai.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dragon Li Chai!
An out of breath Dragon Li Chai 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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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Czarny Z Garbowa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Merel circles away.
Czarny Z Garbowa looks for a takedown but Merel sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Merel. No joy for Czarny Z Garbowa on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merel doesn't manage to clinch there - Czarny Z Garbowa circles away.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter with a takedown but Merel is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Czarny Z Garbowa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Merel sprawls well initially but Czarny Z Garbowa persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (2) vs (0) Merel
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to free his trapped foot but Merel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Merel tries to get to full guard but Czarny Z Garbowa has control of the leg.
Merel works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard.
Merel trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Merel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Czarny Z Garbowa defends it easily.#T1#
Czarny Z Garbowa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Merel keeping full guard, as Czarny Z Garbowa tries to pass.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to sit in guard and control but Merel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (2) vs (2) Merel
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to sweep here but Merel controlling him for the moment.
Merel wants to control from the top but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps moving. #T2#
Merel preventing the sweep.
Merel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (2) vs (5) Merel
Merel tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Czarny Z Garbowa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Merel trying to control the action but Czarny Z Garbowa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Merel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Czarny Z Garbowa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Merel but great work by Czarny Z Garbowa. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (6) vs (5) Merel#T3#
Merel keeping his opponent close.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the position but Merel is working away.
Merel can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the action but Merel is working from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to move to full mount but Merel actually manages to regain half guard.
Merel is trying to maintain the position but Czarny Z Garbowa is very close to passing his half guard.
Merel is trying to get back to full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to take a break and control but Merel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (9) vs (5) Merel#T5##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Merel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Czarny Z Garbowa but great work by Merel. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (9) vs (9) Merel
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to regain half guard here but Merel keeps moving and retains side control.
Czarny Z Garbowa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Merel working away.
Merel is looking to take a break and control but Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Czarny Z Garbowa's legs.
Czarny Z Garbowa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Merel tries to advance to mount but Czarny Z Garbowa denies him.
Merel advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Czarny Z Garbowa (9) vs (11) Merel#T6#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to escape the mount.
Czarny Z Garbowa is squirming around, avoiding Merel's attempts to control the action.
Czarny Z Garbowa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to improve his position but Merel is controlling well.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control but Merel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Merel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Czarny Z Garbowa! Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (9) vs (14) Merel
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying desperately to improve position.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to lock up and control but Merel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Czarny Z Garbowa is squirming around, avoiding Merel's attempts to control the action. #T7##SUB2#
Merel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Czarny Z Garbowa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Merel wants to finish this one by submission but Czarny Z Garbowa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Merel.
Merel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Merel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Merel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Czarny Z Garbowa is surviving well by controlling Merel's body position as best he can.
Merel tries to control but Czarny Z Garbowa wriggling away. #SUB2#
Merel has hold of Czarny Z Garbowa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Czarny Z Garbowa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Czarny Z Garbowa gets back to half guard.#T8#
Czarny Z Garbowa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merel is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Merel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Czarny Z Garbowa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Merel.
Czarny Z Garbowa moves into full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (11) vs (14) Merel
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to pass the guard.
Merel seems keen to control Czarny Z Garbowa's posture.#T9#
Merel keeping full guard, as Czarny Z Garbowa tries to pass.
Czarny Z Garbowa is working hard here to advance position.
Czarny Z Garbowa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (14) vs (14) Merel
You can see the frustration on Merel's face as Czarny Z Garbowa controls the position.
Merel is not content to let Czarny Z Garbowa control the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa works to advance to full mount. Merel defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Czarny Z Garbowa (16) vs (14) Merel
Merel regains half guard.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T10#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to control. Merel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merel won't allow Czarny Z Garbowa to pass to mount.
Merel tries to roll over but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps him under control.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to work for an arm triangle but Merel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Czarny Z Garbowa controlling the action here.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control from Merel's half guard. Merel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Merel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (16) vs (16) Merel
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merel is one step ahead there.
Merel passes Czarny Z Garbowa's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Merel seems to be looking for submissions.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Merel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Merel is trying to control the action in half guard but Czarny Z Garbowa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merel wants to pass to mount but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa is positioning himself well to prevent Merel advancing to mount.
Czarny Z Garbowa gets full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa keeping full guard, as Merel tries to pass.
Czarny Z Garbowa working a defensive guard here.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Czarny Z Garbowa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Czarny Z Garbowa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (18) vs (16) Merel
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel being controlled here, momentarily.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Merel has Czarny Z Garbowa pulled in close to control his posture.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa passes into half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Merel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Czarny Z Garbowa slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Czarny Z Garbowa takes the fight on points by 18 to 16.
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 12 wins and 11 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Strega Notturna!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Turturro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Notturna. #TD2#
Turturro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Turturro (0) vs (2) Notturna
Turturro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Notturna defends it easily.#SUB2#
Notturna is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Notturna got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Notturna has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Notturna won't allow Turturro to sweep him here.
Notturna looking to sit in guard and control but Turturro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
Turturro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Turturro stands and throws Notturna's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (5) vs (2) Notturna#SUB#
Turturro tries for a kimura but Notturna is defending well.
Turturro 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.#T2#
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Notturna keeps working.
Notturna is looking to reverse the position.
Notturna looks to move to half guard but instead Turturro has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (7) vs (2) Notturna
Notturna manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Notturna tries to roll over but Turturro keeps him under control.#T3#
Turturro works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (10) vs (2) Notturna#SUB#
Turturro looking for a guillotine from mount but Notturna is having none of it.
Notturna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Notturna 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: Turturro (10) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna preventing the sweep.
Turturro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Notturna manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (12) vs (4) Notturna
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Notturna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Turturro wants to pass the guard but Notturna is keeping the position.
Notturna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T5#
Notturna trying to keep a closed guard but Turturro is proving a slippery customer.
Notturna seems keen to control Turturro's posture.
Turturro wants to control from the top but Notturna keeps moving.
Notturna has Turturro pulled in close to control his posture.
Turturro trying to control but Notturna is working from the bottom. #T6#
Notturna controls Turturro momentarily but Turturro frees himself.
Turturro 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.
Turturro is pushing down on Notturna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Notturna is fighting to maintain full guard but Turturro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turturro trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7#
Turturro prevents Notturna from improving his position.
Notturna gets full guard.
Turturro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Notturna wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
Turturro trying to control the action but Notturna is working from the bottom. #T8#
Still in half guard, Turturro seems content to control.#SUB2#
Notturna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turturro pulls his head out easily.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but Notturna is working away.
Notturna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turturro trying to control the action but Notturna is working from the bottom. #T9#
Turturro is looking to advance position but Notturna won't allow it.
Notturna is staying active underneath Turturro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turturro moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (15) vs (4) Notturna
You can see the frustration on Notturna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Notturna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Notturna keeps working. #T10##SUB#
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Turturro working away.
Turturro advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (17) vs (4) Notturna
Notturna wants to control but Turturro is having none of it.
Notturna is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Turturro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Notturna working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Turturro swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Notturna is now in Turturro's guard. A big mistake from Turturro there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (17) vs (6) Notturna
Notturna trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Turturro working a defensive guard but Notturna manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (17) vs (9) Notturna
Turturro is looking to regain half guard here but Notturna keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Notturna goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Turturro rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Notturna's guard! Nice work there by Turturro! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (19) vs (9) Notturna
Notturna keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Notturna working for a triangle but Turturro defends it easily.
Turturro controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Notturna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Notturna is keeping the position for now.
Turturro is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Notturna isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Turturro stacks Notturna on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (22) vs (9) Notturna#T14#
Turturro controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Notturna sneaks back into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turturro takes the fight on points by 22 to 9.
A very excited looking Billy Turturro 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 25 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie tries to clinch but Savkov moves out of range.
Savkov with the counter takedown but Gracie avoids it easily.#CL#
Gracie pushes Savkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Savkov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Savkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Savkov circles away.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Savkov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Savkov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Savkov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Savkov working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Savkov trying to control the position.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov looking to control.
#T2#
Gracie trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savkov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Savkov
Gracie 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.
Gracie controls Savkov momentarily but Savkov frees himself.
Savkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie wants to hit a sweep here but Savkov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gracie there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Savkov#T3#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savkov takes Gracie's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Gracie is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (2) vs (8) Savkov
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Savkov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Savkov is looking to control Gracie but Gracie is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Savkov is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Savkov looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
Gracie is really stuck here.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Savkov looking for the choke but no joy.
Savkov gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control. #T5##SUB2#
Gracie is trying to roll into a better position but Savkov has get a rear naked choke and Gracie is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pavel Savkov! |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kazuo Imanari!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Imanari moves into the clinch successfully.
Toehold drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Imanari gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Toehold manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Toehold working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Imanari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Imanari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Imanari wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Imanari engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Imanari trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold 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.#T1##SUB#
Imanari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toehold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Imanari has managed to get both his arms back between Toehold's legs - danger averted.
Imanari won't allow Toehold to sweep him here.
Imanari stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (3) Imanari
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.
Imanari's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Toehold is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Toehold sneaks back into half guard.
Imanari trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well.
Imanari prevents Toehold from improving his position.
Imanari is controlling the pace.
Toehold moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Imanari controlling from the top position. #T3#
Toehold is looking to sweep but instead, Imanari has passed into half guard.
Toehold tries to roll over but Imanari keeps him under control.
Imanari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Imanari content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Toehold is defending against the submission attempts here by Imanari.
#T4#
Imanari is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
Imanari prevents Toehold from improving his position.
Toehold is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imanari is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Imanari is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Imanari seems content to control.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold gets full guard.
Toehold wants to control but Imanari passes easily into half guard.
#T6#
Toehold moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Toehold working for submissions but it's allowed Imanari to get to half guard.
Toehold tries to roll over but Imanari keeps him under control.
Imanari wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well.
Imanari stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imanari prevents Toehold from improving his position.#T7#
Toehold works his way to full guard. Good work.
Imanari controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Toehold working for submissions but it's allowed Imanari to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Toehold looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8##SUB#
Toehold actively working from the bottom here.
Toehold wants to sweep but Imanari has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (6) Imanari
Toehold is looking for a sweep.
Imanari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Toehold gets back to half guard.
Toehold gets back to full guard.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Imanari from controlling successfully. #T9##SUB#
Toehold working for a triangle but Imanari defends it easily.
#SUB#
Toehold looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Imanari trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toehold wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Toehold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (6) Imanari
Imanari not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Imanari is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (8) Imanari
Toehold 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: Toehold (4) vs (8) Imanari
Imanari is in trouble now - Toehold has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (7) vs (8) Imanari
Imanari 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.
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11##SUB#
Toehold goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Imanari turns into him and now he's in Toehold's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (7) vs (10) Imanari#SUB#
Toehold looking for a guillotine here but Imanari defends easily.
Imanari is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Imanari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Imanari trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (9) vs (10) Imanari
Imanari looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toehold puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Imanari is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold trying to control from half guard but Imanari is working away. #T13#
Toehold content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Imanari is in trouble now - Toehold has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (12) vs (10) Imanari
Imanari gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Imanari manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Toehold looking to pass the guard. #T14##SUB2#
Imanari working for a triangle but Toehold defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Imanari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toehold defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold won't allow Imanari to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
Tommy Toehold decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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