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CWC 327 - Prelims PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Zhan Dhelan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Alvarez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alvarez (4) vs (0) Dhelan#SUB#
Alvarez tries for a kimura but Dhelan is defending well. #SUB#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Dhelan is defending well. #SUB#
Alvarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dhelan manages to get back to half guard.
Dhelan wants to get back to full guard.
Dhelan is concentrating on defense, preventing Alvarez from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhelan trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dhelan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dhelan trying to control here.
Dhelan gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Dhelan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alvarez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Dhelan defends it.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Dhelan wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Dhelan 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.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dhelan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez. #SUB#
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Dhelan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dhelan moves into full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Dhelan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dhelan has his hands on Alvarez's head, controlling the position.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Dhelan is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
Dhelan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (4) vs (2) Dhelan
Dhelan looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (6) vs (2) Dhelan#T3#
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dhelan is keeping the position for now.
Dhelan looking for a sweep. Not yet Dhelan, not yet.
Dhelan keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass. #SUB2#
Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvarez passes into half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez is working for a kimura but Dhelan is defending it quite comfortably.
Alvarez wants to free his trapped foot but Dhelan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Dhelan is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Dhelan won't allow Alvarez to pass to mount.
Dhelan is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dhelan keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass. #SUB2#
Dhelan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alvarez works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Dhelan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dhelan is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dhelan avoid being mounted?
Dhelan is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Dhelan defending well. #SUB2#
Dhelan looking for submissions off his back.
Alvarez moves into full mount! Dhelan won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (9) vs (2) Dhelan
Dhelan tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Alvarez wants to take his opponent's back but Dhelan doesn't allow it.
Alvarez moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (12) vs (2) Dhelan#SUB#
Alvarez is persistently looking for the submission but Dhelan is defending it well.
#T6##SUB#
Alvarez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Dhelan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Alvarez gets his way!
#SUB#
Alvarez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dhelan tries to escape but Alvarez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dhelan wants to control his opponent's hands but Alvarez gets his hands free. #SUB#
Dhelan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Alvarez's arms.
Alvarez has the hooks in. Dhelan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T7#
Alvarez doesn't have the hooks in and Dhelan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (12) vs (4) Dhelan
Alvarez is trying to hold Dhelan in close to prevent damage but Dhelan has managed to pass into half guard.
Dhelan prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Alvarez is defending against the submission attempts here by Dhelan.
Dhelan is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Alvarez is defending against the submission attempts here by Dhelan.
Alvarez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dhelan wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving. #T9#
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
Dhelan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Dhelan from controlling successfully.
Dhelan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Dhelan controlling him for the moment. #T10#
Alvarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dhelan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (14) vs (4) Dhelan
Alvarez passes into half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Dhelan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dhelan tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Dhelan is trying to control but can't.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Dhelan is defending well.
Alvarez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dhelan! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (17) vs (4) Dhelan#T11#
Dhelan is controlling an arm, preventing Alvarez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dhelan wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dhelan is holding on tight.
Dhelan regains half guard.
Dhelan trying to control here.
Dhelan tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.#T12##SUB2#
Dhelan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvarez is pressing down on Dhelan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dhelan is holding on for now.
Alvarez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (20) vs (4) Dhelan
Dhelan working to try and regain half guard.
Alvarez wants to take Dhelan's back but he can't do it this time.
Dhelan 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.
Dhelan is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Alvarez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dhelan has worked his arm free - good work by Dhelan!
#T13#
Dhelan tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Alvarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Alvarez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dhelan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Alvarez but great work by Dhelan. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (20) vs (8) Dhelan
Alvarez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dhelan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (24) vs (8) Dhelan#SUB#
Alvarez seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Dhelan's chin but Dhelan turns very nicely into Alvarez's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Dhelan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (24) vs (10) Dhelan
Dhelan tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard. #T14#
Alvarez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dhelan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (24) vs (13) Dhelan#SUB2#
Dhelan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alvarez, who protects the arm well.
Alvarez sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Dhelan has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez takes the fight on points by 24 to 13.
An out of breath Tyler Alvarez 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Cicero Verus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
McCain feints and as Verus raises his hands in defense, McCain changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Verus (0) vs (2) McCain
Verus keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
Verus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Verus is trying to hold McCain in close to prevent damage but McCain has managed to pass into half guard.
Verus is refusing to be controlled, as McCain sits in half guard.
Verus tries to get to full guard but McCain has control of the leg.
McCain trying to pass the guard but Verus defending well.
Verus trying to control from the bottom.
McCain looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Verus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCain passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (5) McCain
McCain moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Verus (0) vs (7) McCain
Verus is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
McCain controlling the position easily from mount.
Verus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Verus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCain postures up.
#SUB#
Verus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCain defends it easily.
Verus has control of McCain's left arm, preventing McCain from doing any damage.
McCain won't allow Verus to sweep him here.
McCain controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Verus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
McCain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Verus is keeping the position.#SUB#
Verus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Verus's guard.
McCain passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (10) McCain
McCain wants to control the pace but Verus is squirming around nicely.
McCain looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Verus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McCain trying to pass the guard but Verus defending well.
McCain works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (13) McCain
Verus tries to buck McCain off but McCain is having none of it.
Verus is working hard here to advance position.
Verus regains half guard.
Verus is trying to get back to full guard.
Verus trying to get back to full guard but McCain takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (16) McCain
McCain trying to control but Verus is having none of it. #T4#
Verus can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain controlling his opponent.
Verus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Verus regains half guard.#SUB#
Verus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCain wants to control but Verus is keeping him busy.
Verus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Verus.
McCain wants to control from the top but Verus keeps moving. #T5#
McCain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Verus is keeping the position for now.
Verus trying to control the position.
McCain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Verus.
Verus keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass. #SUB#
Verus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Verus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Verus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McCain passes into half guard.
#T6#
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McCain is pressing down on Verus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Verus is holding on for now.
Verus moves into full guard.
McCain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (19) McCain
Verus tries to improve position but can't.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verus keeps working.
Verus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCain trying to control the action but Verus is working from the bottom.
Verus is looking to regain half guard here but McCain keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
McCain takes a little break here. Verus wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Verus keeps working.
Verus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCain works to advance to full mount. Verus defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Verus (0) vs (21) McCain
McCain controlling the position easily from mount.
McCain avoids the attempt from Verus to control.#T8#
Verus sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McCain wants to take a breather but Verus is having none of it. #SUB#
Verus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Verus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Verus is looking for a sweep. McCain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCain is trying to control. Verus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCain trying to mount his opponent but Verus defends it. #T9#
Verus wants to improve his position but McCain is controlling well.
Verus is not content to let McCain control the position.
Verus trying to control from the bottom.
McCain trying to control from half guard but Verus is working away.
McCain uses his free foot to push down on Verus's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Verus. Score +3 for passing guard: Verus (0) vs (24) McCain
Verus is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCain forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Verus (0) vs (27) McCain
McCain controls the action.#T10#
Verus is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Verus right now.
McCain tries to get the hooks in deep but Verus pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Verus's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Verus staying busy and making it hard for McCain to control.
Verus breaks McCain's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Verus (2) vs (27) McCain
McCain wants to sweep but no luck.
Verus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCain's guard.
McCain is looking to improve his position.
Verus not doing much here.
#T11#
Verus stalling away here and it's allowed McCain to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Verus from controlling successfully.
Verus is looking to advance position but McCain has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Verus (2) vs (31) McCain#SUB2#
Verus reaches up to try and pull McCain in and control his posture, but McCain latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Verus taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John McCain!
After winning the bout, John McCain 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 24 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Lemieux clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Lemieux ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lemieux no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemieux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lemieux 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.
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lemieux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux looking to control but Majere passes into half guard.
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Majere has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemieux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Majere is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Majere is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Majere tries to pass to full mount but Lemieux defends it. #SUB2#
Majere is looking for a kimura but Lemieux is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Majere to get the leverage. #SUB#
Lemieux looking for submissions off his back.
Majere looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Majere is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB2#
Majere is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lemieux has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lemieux wants to control but Majere is keeping busy.
Lemieux is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Lemieux is defending against the submission attempts here by Majere.
#SUB2#
Majere is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lemieux has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB2#
Majere is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lemieux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Majere. #SUB2#
Majere is looking for a kimura here.
Lemieux won't allow Majere to pass to mount. #T4#
Lemieux trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Majere manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (0) vs (3) Majere
Lemieux tries to hold on but Majere pushes him away.
Lemieux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lemieux regains half guard.
Lemieux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Majere passes into side control, despite Lemieux's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (0) vs (6) Majere#T5#
Majere has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lemieux! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lemieux (0) vs (8) Majere
Lemieux is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Lemieux defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Majere. #SUB2#
Majere goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lemieux is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (8) Majere#SUB2#
Majere is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lemieux is aware though and is defending well.#T6##SUB2#
Majere is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Majere keeps moving.
Lemieux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Lemieux lying in Majere's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Majere decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lemieux taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Denubis Majere!
Denubis Majere thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 12 losses; Sergei Ulatov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Huckleberry Finn!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Finn dives in and scores a takedown into Ulatov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ulatov (0) vs (2) Finn
Finn passes Ulatov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Finn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Finn is trying to work for a kimura but Ulatov is defending well.
#SUB2#
Finn is working for a kimura but Ulatov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Ulatov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (0) vs (5) Finn
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ulatov can't escape the position.
Ulatov 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: Ulatov (2) vs (5) Finn
Ulatov wants to control from the top but Finn keeps moving. #SUB2#
Finn is looking for a triangle but Ulatov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Finn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB2#
Finn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Finn wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ulatov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Finn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Finn has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (2) vs (7) Finn#SUB2#
Finn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ulatov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (4) vs (7) Finn
Finn can't keep his opponent in guard - Ulatov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Finn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Ulatov is working for a kimura but Finn is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Finn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ulatov pulls his head out easily.
Finn gets back to full guard.
Finn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ulatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ulatov passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (7) vs (7) Finn
Ulatov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ulatov (9) vs (7) Finn#T4##SUB#
Ulatov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Finn has worked his arm free - good work by Finn!
Ulatov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Finn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (9) vs (9) Finn#SUB2#
Finn is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ulatov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Finn passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (9) vs (12) Finn#SUB2#
Finn is trying to get an arm triangle but Ulatov is defending well. #T5##SUB2#
Finn goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ulatov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Finn but great work by Ulatov. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ulatov (13) vs (12) Finn
Finn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Finn keeps trying to improve his position.
Ulatov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ulatov (15) vs (12) Finn
Finn wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ulatov (18) vs (12) Finn#SUB#
Ulatov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T6#
Ulatov has the hooks in. Finn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Ulatov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Finn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Finn for a finish. #SUB#
Ulatov has got his arm under Finn's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Finn has spun round into Ulatov's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ulatov (18) vs (14) Finn#SUB#
Ulatov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Finn uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ulatov (18) vs (17) Finn#SUB2#
Finn is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ulatov is trying to escape and Finn transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ulatov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Finn! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huckleberry Finn!
Huckleberry Finn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jafar goes for a double leg but Ignatowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ignatowski continues to drive forward.
Ignatowski is looking to counter the offense by Jafar and move into the clinch.#CL#
Ignatowski moves into the clinch.
Jafar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ignatowski after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Ignatowski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ignatowski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Jafar from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Ignatowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (4) vs (0) Jafar
Jafar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ignatowski is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Jafar defending well. #T1#
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jafar 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.
Jafar is controlling Ignatowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jafar moves into full guard.
#T2#
Jafar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ignatowski is one step ahead there.
Jafar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ignatowski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ignatowski controlling the pace.
Jafar is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ignatowski not doing much here.
#T3#
Jafar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ignatowski is working away from the top position though.
Ignatowski passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Jafar
Jafar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jafar is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Jafar is holding on to half guard well.
Ignatowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jafar manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Jafar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jafar controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself. #T6#
Jafar wants to sweep here but Ignatowski controlling him for the moment.
Jafar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ignatowski won't allow Jafar to sweep him here.
Jafar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ignatowski manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (7) vs (2) Jafar#T7#
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ignatowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jafar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Ignatowski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ignatowski (11) vs (2) Jafar
Ignatowski wants to take Jafar's back but he can't do it this time.
Jafar is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Jafar wants to control but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Jafar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ignatowski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jafar! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (14) vs (2) Jafar
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now.
Ignatowski avoids the attempt from Jafar to control.#T10#
Jafar can't escape the position.
Jafar gets back to half guard.
Ignatowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T11#
Ignatowski is thwarting Jafar's attempts to control the position.
Ignatowski content to control rather than advance.
Ignatowski tries to pass to full mount but Jafar defends it. #T12#
Jafar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jafar wants to hit a sweep here but Ignatowski passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jafar there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (17) vs (2) Jafar
Ignatowski controlling from mount. #T13#
Jafar tries to improve his position but instead Ignatowski has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (20) vs (2) Jafar
Ignatowski avoiding Jafar 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Jafar right now.
Jafar is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ignatowski off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T14#
Ignatowski avoiding Jafar 's attempts to control his hands.
Ignatowski is hanging on to Jafar's back as he tries to escape.
Ignatowski keeps control of the position easily here as Jafar tries to buck him off.
Ignatowski controlling well, preventing Jafar from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski gets his hands free as Jafar looks to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 20 to 2.
A relieved looking The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Nuri Jafar stepped up to the mic, saying 'He did not follow the script'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 16 losses; Jesus Sanchez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 31 losses; Golar Omoran!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sanchez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Omoran on his heels. He'll look to pass Omoran's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sanchez (2) vs (0) Omoran
We've been hearing good reports from Sanchez'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.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Omoran keeps moving. #SUB2#
Omoran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Omoran pushes a forearm under Sanchez's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sanchez is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Golar Omoran!
A relieved looking Golar Omoran 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Johnny Matthews! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Matthews closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matthews (2) vs (0) McStafferson#SUB#
Matthews seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
McStafferson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
McStafferson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Matthews is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
McStafferson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Matthews is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Matthews is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McStafferson is just riding it out for now. Matthews eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStafferson is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB#
Matthews is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
McStafferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matthews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
McStafferson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Matthews seems to be working for a kimura but McStafferson defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
McStafferson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
McStafferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura but McStafferson is defending well.
#SUB#
Matthews is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McStafferson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matthews. #T2#
Matthews frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Matthews (5) vs (0) McStafferson#SUB#
McStafferson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Matthews.
Matthews wants to take his opponent's back but McStafferson doesn't allow it.
Matthews prevents McStafferson from getting the reversal.
McStafferson regains half guard.#SUB#
Matthews is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McStafferson defends it well. #SUB#
Matthews is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McStafferson sees it coming and defends easily.#T3##SUB2#
McStafferson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matthews pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
McStafferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
McStafferson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Matthews 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.
#SUB#
Matthews wants to work for an arm triangle but McStafferson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Matthews is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McStafferson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matthews. #SUB2#
McStafferson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matthews pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB2#
McStafferson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matthews pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
McStafferson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matthews pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Matthews is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McStafferson is just riding it out for now. Matthews eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura but McStafferson is defending well.
McStafferson gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
McStafferson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
McStafferson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Matthews rolls with it to try and escape but McStafferson cranks on the arm and Matthews is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaz McStafferson! |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 32 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dyon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Read manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (0) Read
Read manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dyon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (2) Read
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Read advances to half guard.
Read moves into full mount! Dyon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (2) vs (5) Read
Dyon is squirming around, avoiding Read's attempts to control the action.
Dyon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dyon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (2) vs (8) Read
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Read's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Read has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Read is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Read has managed to slip his arm under Dyon's chin. This could be all over... yep, Dyon is tapping out! Submission win for Read.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marc Read!
Marc Read decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; More IsMore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Sergey Telegin!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Telegin tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Telegin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Telegin tries for a takedown but IsMore manages to get underhooks.
Telegin looking for a takedown.
IsMore prevents the takedown attempt.
More IsMore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Telegin.#TD#
IsMore works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: IsMore (2) vs (0) Telegin
IsMore postures up.
IsMore 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.
IsMore seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Telegin for as long as he can get away with.
Our spies down at at HELLsinki inform us that Telegin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Telegin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore stopping the sweep attempt from Telegin.#SUB2#
Telegin has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think IsMore should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Telegin has tightened it up now! IsMore should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sergey Telegin!
Sergey Telegin made sure to mention his sponsor, Neon Zombie in his post fight interview. |
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