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CWC 329 - Tokyo 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 7 wins and 1 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 18 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walters pinned against the cage. Walters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Alvarez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (0) Walters
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.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Walters looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walters is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Walters looking for a guillotine here but Alvarez defends easily.
#SUB2#
Walters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters can't keep his opponent in guard - Alvarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Walters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Walters wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Walters won't allow it.
Walters trying to control from the bottom.
Alvarez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (0) Walters
Alvarez is looking to work his way around to Walters's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Walters wants to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.#SUB#
Alvarez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Alvarez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T2#
Walters wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.
Walters is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Alvarez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Walters has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters working to try and regain half guard.
Walters has given up his back. Will we see Alvarez going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (8) vs (0) Walters#SUB#
Alvarez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Walters rolls, trying to escape but Alvarez keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for the choke from the back position but Walters is controlling his hands well.
Walters manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alvarez's guard. Nice work there by Walters.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (8) vs (2) Walters
Alvarez is pulling down on Walters's head. It's preventing any offense from Walters, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walters is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Walters manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (10) vs (2) Walters
Alvarez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Walters's guard. #T4#
Alvarez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Walters! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (13) vs (2) Walters
Walters is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Alvarez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Walters manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Walters gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Walters manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Alvarez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walters has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alvarez has managed to get both his arms back between Walters's legs - danger averted.
Walters trying to control the position.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Walters looking to control.
Alvarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (16) vs (2) Walters
Walters sneaks back into half guard.
Walters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walters moves into full guard.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Walters looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Walters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvarez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alvarez advances to half guard.
Alvarez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Walters! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (19) vs (2) Walters#T6#
Walters really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Walters is controlling an arm, preventing Alvarez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Alvarez has control of Walters's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Walters regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Alvarez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (22) vs (2) Walters#SUB#
Alvarez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Alvarez is hanging on to Walters's back as he tries to escape.
Walters turns into Alvarez and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (22) vs (4) Walters
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez controls Walters momentarily but Walters frees himself. #T7#
Walters wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Walters won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Alvarez controlling Walters's posture.
Walters trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Walters content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Alvarez is trying to keep Walters in close.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Walters is proving a slippery customer.
Walters won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Walters 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 (24) vs (4) Walters
Walters 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.#T9#
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Walters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvarez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Walters is tightening it up a little... Alvarez has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Alvarez reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Alvarez taps out! Nice BJJ there by Walters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kevin Walters!
Kevin Walters took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 17 wins and 27 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Johnny Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Matthews dives in for a single leg takedown but Gracie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Matthews looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gracie is fending him off so far but Matthews persists. Nope, Gracie circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Matthews gets a clinch.
Matthews has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gracie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruben Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Matthews.#TD#
Gracie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Matthews
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to control. Matthews wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Matthews is defending it quite comfortably.
Matthews wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Matthews actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Matthews doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Matthews gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a triangle here but Gracie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Matthews#T2#
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Matthews's legs. #SUB#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Matthews tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews 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.
Matthews is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Matthews is defending the position. #T4##SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matthews has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matthews tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#SUB#
Gracie 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.
Matthews gets full guard.#T5#
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matthews's guard. #SUB2#
Matthews actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Matthews is having none of it.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T6#
Gracie prevents Matthews from improving his position.
Gracie is looking to stall here but Matthews recovers full guard. #T7#
Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthews, not yet. #SUB2#
Matthews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matthews dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Matthews
Gracie controls Matthews momentarily but Matthews frees himself. #SUB#
Matthews got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matthews has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#T8#
Matthews tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Matthews drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Matthews off! Matthews jumps back into Gracie's guard.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Matthews looking to pass the guard.
Matthews forces his way into half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie won't allow Matthews to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Matthews is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Matthews eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Matthews is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Matthews is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#T10##SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie trying to control but Matthews postures up.
#SUB2#
Matthews is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie wants to control but Matthews is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matthews is working away from the top position though.#T11##SUB2#
Matthews is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Matthews eventually gives up the hold.
Matthews tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it. #SUB2#
Matthews is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie is looking to control Matthews's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a kimura here.
#T12##SUB2#
Matthews wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB2#
Matthews is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB2#
Matthews is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #T13#
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Matthews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is looking to control Matthews's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Matthews is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Matthews is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matthews. #T14#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Matthews defends it easily.
Matthews looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Our winner, Ruben Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 11 wins and 12 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 20 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ignatowski darts in and clinches Jan up against the cage.#TD#
Ignatowski decides to pull guard.
Jan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Jan wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Jan looking to sit in guard and control but Ignatowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (2) vs (0) Jan
Ignatowski has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1##SUB2#
Jan has an active guard here but Ignatowski has managed to pass into half guard.
Jan is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Jan wants to sweep but Ignatowski has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (5) vs (0) Jan
Jan is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Ignatowski controlling from side mount.
Jan trying his best to control but Ignatowski has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ignatowski (7) vs (0) Jan
Ignatowski content just to control the position here.
Jan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (10) vs (0) Jan
Jan trying to control the position but Ignatowski manages to sink in the hooks.
Ignatowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T3#
Jan trying to control the hands but Ignatowski breaks the grip.
Jan tries to escape but Ignatowski has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ignatowski keeps control of the position as Jan tries to break free.
Jan 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.
Ignatowski controlling the position well here. Jan rolled but Ignatowski kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
Ignatowski is trying to stick to Jan's back but Jan is turning into Ignatowski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ignatowski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (10) vs (2) Jan
Jan being controlled here momentarily.
Jan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ignatowski controlling the position.#T5#
Jan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Jan has gone for a leg lock! Ignatowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (12) vs (2) Jan
Jan has Ignatowski pulled in close to control his posture.
Ignatowski pushing down on Jan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jan trying to get back to full guard but Ignatowski takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (15) vs (2) Jan
Ignatowski controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Jan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jan is just holding on here. Ignatowski manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ignatowski (18) vs (2) Jan
Jan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jan is in bad spot here.
Jan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T7#
Ignatowski has the hooks in. Jan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ignatowski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jan.#T8#
Jan trying to control the hands but Ignatowski breaks the grip.
Jan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ignatowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jan breaks Ignatowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ignatowski (18) vs (4) Jan
Jan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T9#
Ignatowski has control of Jan's left arm, preventing Jan from doing any damage. #T10#
Jan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jan 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 (22) vs (4) Jan
Ignatowski content just to control the position here.
Jan controls the position.
Jan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Jan regains half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the pace.
Jan wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping busy.
Jan is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12##SUB2#
Jan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ignatowski uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (25) vs (4) Jan
Ignatowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jan is looking for a sweep.
Jan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ignatowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ignatowski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jan is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
Ignatowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ignatowski is looking to advance position but Jan won't allow it.
Ignatowski is thwarting Jan's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Jan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ignatowski pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Jan is looking for a sweep. Ignatowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jan is trying to maintain the position but Ignatowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Jan wants to control the action here but instead Ignatowski manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (28) vs (4) Jan
Ignatowski controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jan is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski takes the fight on points by 28 to 4.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Zima Voin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Helvig darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Voin (0) vs (2) Helvig#SUB2#
Helvig has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Voin defend it? Helvig steps over the head and cranks it - Voin is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Helvig!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bjørn Helvig!
A very excited looking Bjørn Helvig 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 31 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jello tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jello somewhat.#TD#
Jello fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wang to the ground. Jello is now in Wang's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Wang
Jello is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jello being controlled here momentarily.
Jello 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.
Jello is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Wang controlling Jello's posture.
Jello 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.
Wang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wang, not yet.
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jello postures up.
Jello looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Wang#T2#
Wang trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Wang being controlled here momentarily.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jello haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.#T4#
Wang looking to sit in guard and control but Jello gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (4) vs (2) Wang
Jello won't allow Wang to sweep him here.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jello controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Jello postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jello is one step ahead there.
Jello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Wang is trying to keep Jello in close.
Wang is adopting a defensive guard.
Our spies down at at Iron Sharpens Iron inform us that Wang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T6#
Wang wants to sweep here but Jello controlling him for the moment.
Wang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jello controls the pace.
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Wang wants to control the position but Jello says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jello tries to pass to full mount but Wang defends it.
Wang wants to sweep but Jello has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (7) vs (2) Wang
Jello 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 Wang's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jello trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
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.
Jello's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jello wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy. #T9#
Jello controlling from side mount.
A control attempt from Wang but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (9) vs (2) Wang
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Wang 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.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
Jello wants to pass to mount but Wang is defending the position.
Jello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Jello prevents Wang from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Jello seems content to control.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Wang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wang is doing well to control the position and prevent Jello from advancing to side control.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang wants to control but Jello passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (12) vs (2) Wang#T12#
Wang struggling a bit here.
Jello advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (14) vs (2) Wang
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Wang wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Jello wants to take Wang's back but he can't do it this time.
Jello manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wang to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Jello (17) vs (2) Wang
Wang looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wang tries to escape the position.
#T14#
Wang trying to control but not successfully.
Wang tries to break free.
Jello tries to keep control of the position but Wang is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello controlling the position well here. Wang rolled but Jello kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Our winner, Moldy Jello, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Long Wang was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 18 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 24 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Petrov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (0) vs (2) Petrov
El Toro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nap or Tap, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
El Toro trying to hold on to Petrov 's head to control him but Petrov postures up.
El Toro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for El Toro.
El Toro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
Petrov is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
El Toro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
El Toro wants to sweep but no luck.
El Toro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (2) Petrov
Petrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as El Toro controls the pace.
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov pulls El Toro in close to his closed guard and prevents El Toro from doing any damage or advancing position.
El Toro preventing the sweep. #T2#
Petrov keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
Petrov wants to sweep but no luck.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov is trying to keep El Toro in close.
Petrov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and El Toro is now in half guard.
El Toro wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
El Toro controlling the action here.
El Toro is thwarting Petrov 's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Petrov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov is trying to maintain the position but El Toro is very close to passing his half guard.
El Toro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Petrov ! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (2) Petrov
El Toro wants to take his opponent's back but Petrov doesn't allow it.
Petrov working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
El Toro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
El Toro controlling the position easily from mount.
El Toro is looking to work his way around to Petrov 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
El Toro wants to control the pace but Petrov is squirming around nicely.
Petrov wants to hold on but El Toro pushes him away.#T5#
Petrov is in all sorts of trouble here.
El Toro mounts Petrov ! Really nice guard pass there!
El Toro fails to take his opponent's back.
Petrov working to try and regain half guard.
El Toro seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Petrov is holding on tight.
El Toro controlling his opponent.
El Toro fails to take his opponent's back.
El Toro looking to control but Petrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Petrov gets back to half guard.
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petrov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
El Toro wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
El Toro stalling.
Petrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. El Toro is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
El Toro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Petrov is defending against the submission attempts here by El Toro.
#T7#
Petrov is looking for a sweep. El Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrov is still trying to improve position.
El Toro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
El Toro's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov is staying active underneath El Toro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro is trying to control. Petrov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
El Toro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
El Toro wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petrov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petrov is pressing down on El Toro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
El Toro looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
El Toro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, El Toro has managed to get both his arms back between Petrov 's legs - danger averted.#T10#
El Toro wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov 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: El Toro (5) vs (4) Petrov
Petrov trying to pass the guard but El Toro defending well.
Petrov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working. #T11#
El Toro trying to hold on to Petrov 's head to control him but Petrov postures up.
El Toro wants to get back to full guard.
Petrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. El Toro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petrov .
Petrov trying to mount his opponent but El Toro defends it. #T12#
El Toro is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov is pressing down on El Toro's thigh, looking to free his foot. El Toro is holding on for now.
Petrov keeps trying to improve his position.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg.
El Toro trying to hold on to Petrov 's head to control him but Petrov postures up.
#T13#
El Toro has his hands clasped together around Petrov 's back. He's all about the action.
Petrov tries to pass to full mount but El Toro defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is thwarting El Toro's attempts to control the position.
El Toro manages to get to full guard.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro pulls Petrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
An out of breath Galtero El Toro 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 22 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Jimmy Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Miyagi forces Burroughs back against the cage and clinches.
Miyagi is working for takedown but Burroughs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miyagi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burroughs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Burroughs is trying to drag Miyagi to the mat but Miyagi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Miyagi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Burroughs can't fight it off and eventually Miyagi manages to take the fight to the floor. Burroughs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyagi (2) vs (0) Burroughs
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.
Burroughs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miyagi pushing down on Burroughs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burroughs has control of Miyagi's left arm, preventing Miyagi from doing any damage.
Miyagi tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard. #T1#
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Eastern Queens MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Burroughs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but instead Miyagi has moved into half guard.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
Miyagi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burroughs avoid being mounted?
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miyagi prevents Burroughs from improving his position.#T3#
Burroughs gets full guard.
Burroughs wants to control but Miyagi passes easily into half guard.
Burroughs won't allow Miyagi to pass to mount.
Miyagi trying to control the pace.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyagi trying to mount his opponent but Burroughs defends it. #T4#
Miyagi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Burroughs trying to hold on to Miyagi's head to control him but Miyagi postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.
Miyagi controlling the pace. #T5#
Miyagi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (5) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs is trying desperately to improve position.
Miyagi controlling the pace for now.
Burroughs sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T6#
Burroughs is looking to control Miyagi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burroughs avoid being mounted?
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Miyagi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miyagi passes into side control, despite Burroughs's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (8) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs is trying to improve his position.
Burroughs wants to control but Miyagi postures up.
Miyagi has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (10) vs (0) Burroughs#T7#
Miyagi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burroughs is looking to escape.
Burroughs wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (13) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs trying to control the action but Miyagi just sinks the hooks in.
Miyagi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Burroughs looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Burroughs tries to roll but Miyagi sticks to his back.
#T8#
Miyagi has good solid back control here.
Miyagi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Miyagi is not going to allow Burroughs to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
Burroughs is keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Miyagi is hanging on to Burroughs's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Miyagi is trying to stick to Burroughs's back but Burroughs is turning into Miyagi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Miyagi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burroughs. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (13) vs (2) Burroughs
Miyagi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyagi keeping moving, preventing Burroughs from controlling successfully.
Miyagi keeping full guard, as Burroughs tries to pass.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving. #T11#
Burroughs is fighting to break Miyagi's control of his arms but Miyagi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Burroughs tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Burroughs advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyagi (13) vs (5) Burroughs
Miyagi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burroughs's best efforts.
Miyagi is positioning himself well to prevent Burroughs advancing to mount.
Burroughs is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Let's hope that Burroughs 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.
Miyagi has his hands clasped together around Burroughs's back. He's all about the action.
Burroughs controlling the action here. #T13##SUB2#
Burroughs is working for a submission of some sort.
Miyagi tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is defending well. #T14#
Burroughs prevents Miyagi from improving his position.#SUB2#
Burroughs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miyagi defends it well.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but Burroughs has control of the leg.
Miyagi is refusing to be controlled, as Burroughs sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Miyagi is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
A very excited looking Koryu Miyagi 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 19 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 16 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Shigeki Sano and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Merlin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Merlin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (4) Merlin
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit tries to buck Merlin off but Merlin is having none of it.
Al Jhit is trying to control Merlin's posture but Merlin avoids it.
Merlin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.
Al Jhit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Al Jhit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Merlin controlling from the top position.
Al Jhit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Al Jhit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Merlin preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB#
Al Jhit working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Merlin has passed into half guard!
Merlin prevents Al Jhit from improving his position.
Al Jhit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merlin is working away from the top position though.
Merlin wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
Merlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Al Jhit gets full guard.
Al Jhit wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Merlin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Al Jhit wants to improve his position but instead Merlin has moved into half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
Merlin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that Merlin 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.#T4#
Merlin works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (7) Merlin
Al Jhit tries to lock up and control but Merlin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Al Jhit is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T5#
Merlin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Al Jhit gets back to half guard.#T6#
Al Jhit tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Al Jhit defending well.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al Jhit moves into full guard.
#T7#
Al Jhit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merlin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (7) Merlin
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (7) Merlin
Merlin is looking to reverse the position.
Al Jhit working away.#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to get an arm triangle but Merlin is defending well. #SUB#
Al Jhit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Al Jhit tries to advance to mount but Merlin denies him. #T9#
Merlin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Merlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Al Jhit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Merlin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Al Jhit sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Merlin wants to get back to full guard but Al Jhit has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (8) vs (7) Merlin#T10##SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merlin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Al Jhit is looking to take a break and control but Merlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Jhit passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Merlin! Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (10) vs (7) Merlin#SUB#
Al Jhit jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Merlin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Merlin and Al Jhit has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Al Jhit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11#
Merlin regains half guard.
Merlin trying to control but Al Jhit postures up.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merlin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Al Jhit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Al Jhit is controlling the pace.
Al Jhit is trying to control the action in half guard but Merlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Al Jhit wants to free his trapped foot but Merlin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Merlin makes his way to full guard, as Al Jhit worked for a kimura.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Al Jhit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Merlin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Merlin controls Al Jhit momentarily but Al Jhit frees himself.
Al Jhit tries to free his leg and advance position but Merlin is retaining full guard. #T14#
Merlin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Jhit looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
After winning the bout, Bazar Al Jhit 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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Co-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 New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 32 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Balkan tries to keep at a distance but Hirsch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hirsch is trying to drag Balkan to the mat but Balkan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Hirsch turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hirsch manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Balkan (0) vs (4) Hirsch
Hirsch working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (4) Hirsch#SUB#
Balkan seems to be looking for submissions.
Hirsch is looking to get back to full guard here but Balkan has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (5) vs (4) Hirsch
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch is looking to regain half guard here but Balkan keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Hirsch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Balkan's best efforts.
Hirsch is doing well to control the position and prevent Balkan from advancing to side control.
Balkan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (8) vs (4) Hirsch
Hirsch 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.
Balkan wants to control but instead Hirsch manages to regain half guard.
Hirsch tries to roll over but Balkan keeps him under control.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Balkan in particular looking to stall.
Balkan trying to control from half guard but Hirsch is working away.
Balkan stalling.
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.#T3##SUB#
Balkan is looking for a kimura here.
Hirsch trying to control but Balkan postures up.
Balkan not doing much here.
#T4#
Hirsch trying to control here.
Balkan is trying to control. Hirsch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but Balkan has control of the leg. #T5#
Balkan is thwarting Hirsch's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Balkan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but Balkan has control of the leg.
Hirsch is looking to get back to full guard here but Balkan has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (11) vs (4) Hirsch#T6#
Who's going to make the next move?
Balkan trying to control the position but Hirsch is working away.
Balkan happy to just control the position for now. #T7#
Balkan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan'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.
Balkan working away.
A lull in the action here as Balkan stalls from top position.#T8#
Hirsch struggling a bit here.
Hirsch is trying to work for a sweep but Balkan has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (13) vs (4) Hirsch
Hirsch tries to hold on but Balkan postures up.
Balkan is trying to take his opponent's back.
Balkan wants to control the pace but Hirsch is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Balkan controlling from the full mount.
Hirsch tries to hold on but Balkan postures up.
Hirsch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hirsch wants to improve his position but Balkan is controlling well.
#T10#
Balkan trying to control from half guard but Hirsch is working away. #SUB#
Balkan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hirsch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hirsch regains full guard. Nicely done. #T11#
Hirsch is controlling Balkan's posture.#SUB2#
Hirsch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Balkan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Balkan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch is trying to keep Balkan in close.
#T12#
Balkan wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balkan controlling from the top position.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balkan is one step ahead there. #T13#
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard.
Balkan pushes down on Hirsch's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T14#
Balkan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Balkan is trying to control. Hirsch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
Balkan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hirsch's thigh. Hirsch counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Boris Balkan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turturro's waist but Turturro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bar off to one side. #CL2#
Turturro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Bar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (0) Turturro
Bar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro wants to sweep but no luck.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but Bar is proving a slippery customer.
Turturro controlling Bar's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Bar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Turturro controls Bar momentarily but Bar frees himself.
Bar 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.
Turturro has his hands on Bar's head, controlling the position.
Turturro controls Bar momentarily but Bar frees himself. #SUB2#
Turturro has his foot on Bar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bar works his way back into a safe position though.
Turturro is trying to keep Bar in close.
#SUB2#
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bar defends it easily.#T2#
Turturro wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bar is now in half guard.
Bar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (5) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bar has control of Turturro's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Turturro regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3#
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.
Bar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Turturro tries to hold on but Bar postures up.
Turturro gets back to half guard.#T4#
Bar sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Bar is looking for a kimura here.
Turturro trying to control but Bar postures up.
Turturro is positioning himself well to prevent Bar advancing to mount. #T5##SUB2#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Bar is looking to advance position but Turturro won't allow it.
Turturro trying to hold on to Bar's head to control him but Bar postures up.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Turturro wants to control the action here but instead Bar manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (8) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro gets back to half guard.
Turturro is pressing down on Bar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bar trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Bar wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
Turturro wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Turturro working a defensive guard here.
Bar won't allow Turturro to sweep him here.
Bar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bar looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Turturro controls Bar momentarily but Bar frees himself.
Turturro being controlled here, momentarily.
Turturro looking for a sweep. Not yet Turturro, not yet.
Turturro pulls Bar in to control the position.
Bar slips nicely into half guard.#T9#
Turturro trying to hold on to Bar's head to control him but Bar postures up.
Turturro is trying to control but Bar passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (11) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro being controlled for a moment.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bar controls the position.#T10#
Turturro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turturro struggling a bit here.
Bar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
Bar slows the pace down. #T11#
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turturro struggling a bit here.
Bar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
A lull in the action here.
Turturro is trying to improve his position.
Turturro seems a little lost for a moment, as Bar dominates the positioning.
Turturro is trying to control Bar's posture but Bar avoids it.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Turturro wants to control but Bar postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Turturro wants to control but Bar postures up.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Bar stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Turturro is not content to let Bar control the position.
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Wilhelm Bar retains his middleweight title! |
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