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CWC 333 - NEW YEAR RAGE PBP Commentary |
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 15 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Scott Dolton!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dolton stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Dolton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hozdic's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Dolton
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dolton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hozdic has control of Dolton's left arm, preventing Dolton from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic continues to stall.
Hozdic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Dolton#T1#
Hozdic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hozdic stopping the sweep attempt from Dolton.
Dolton keeping full guard, as Hozdic tries to pass. #SUB2#
Dolton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hozdic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dolton. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (2) Dolton#T2#
Hozdic 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 Dolton's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dolton is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic'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.
Hozdic working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3#
Dolton tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position.
Dolton is trying to control Hozdic's posture but Hozdic avoids it.
Dolton being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Hozdic working away.
Dolton is trying to improve his position.
Dolton gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hozdic seems to be looking for submissions.
#T5#
Hozdic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dolton is trying to maintain the position but Hozdic is very close to passing his half guard.
Hozdic works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (8) vs (2) Dolton
Dolton is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Hozdic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dolton can't escape the position.
Hozdic looking to control but Dolton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dolton prevents Hozdic from taking his back.
Hozdic controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Dolton tries to reverse the position but Hozdic maintains control.
Dolton wants to control but Hozdic is having none of it.
Dolton is squirming around, avoiding Hozdic's attempts to control the action.
Dolton tries to hold on but Hozdic postures up.#T8#
Dolton is controlling an arm, preventing Hozdic from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dolton wants to hold on but Hozdic pushes him away.
Hozdic content just to control the position here.
Dolton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hozdic controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Dolton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hozdic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dolton is looking to escape.
Hozdic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hozdic prevents Dolton from getting the reversal.#T10#
Dolton gets back to half guard.
Dolton trying to control but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (11) vs (2) Dolton
Dolton is just holding on here. Hozdic manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (14) vs (2) Dolton#T11#
Dolton just trying to survive but Hozdic is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hozdic is trying to stick to Dolton's back but Dolton is turning into Hozdic. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hozdic's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dolton. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (14) vs (4) Dolton
Dolton trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Dolton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dolton 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.#T12#
Hozdic trying to control the position here.
Hozdic 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.
Dolton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hozdic wants to sweep here but Dolton controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Dolton is fighting to break Hozdic's control of his arms but Hozdic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dolton won't allow Hozdic to sweep him here.
Dolton looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hozdic working for submissions but it's allowed Dolton to get to half guard.
Dolton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14#
Hozdic is not content to let Dolton control the position.
Dolton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic wants to control but Dolton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dragan Hozdic made sure he mentioned HELLS BALLS RECOVERY, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Scott Dolton spoke after the fight, saying 'It is a joke? Let's start it over again.'. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 19 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McCain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Huhrera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCain somewhat.
Huhrera feinted with a counter takedown.
McCain has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McCain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Huhrera defends it nicely.#TD2#
McCain feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (0) vs (2) McCain
Huhrera looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain wants to control from the top but Huhrera keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huhrera is keeping the position for now.
Huhrera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1##SUB#
Huhrera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Huhrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera '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.
McCain pushing down on Huhrera 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCain not doing much here.
Huhrera trying to control but McCain postures up.
Huhrera controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
McCain is thwarting Huhrera 's attempts to control the position.
McCain is looking to advance position but Huhrera won't allow it.
McCain is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Huhrera trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but McCain manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (0) vs (5) McCain
McCain controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCain prevents Huhrera from getting the reversal.#T3#
McCain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Huhrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCain avoids the attempt from Huhrera to control.
Huhrera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Huhrera is working hard here to advance position.
McCain is trying to take his opponent's back.
Huhrera is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
McCain trying to control but Huhrera is having none of it.
Huhrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Huhrera is trying to reverse the position but instead McCain has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (0) vs (8) McCain
Huhrera is in bad spot here.
Huhrera trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McCain keeps control of the position easily here as Huhrera tries to buck him off.
Huhrera is keeping busy.
#T5#
McCain keeps control of the position as Huhrera tries to break free.
McCain biding his time, looking for the opening.
McCain is trying to stick to Huhrera 's back but Huhrera is turning into McCain. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McCain's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Huhrera . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (8) McCain
Huhrera wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
McCain pulls Huhrera in to control the position.
McCain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Huhrera won't allow McCain to sweep him here. #T6##SUB2#
McCain looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Huhrera has picked McCain up and slammed him! McCain can't keep hold of the triangle and Huhrera manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (5) vs (8) McCain
McCain is trying to get back to half guard.
Huhrera staying calm.
McCain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Huhrera gets to mount! McCain was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Huhrera (7) vs (8) McCain
Huhrera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Huhrera wants to control the pace but McCain is squirming around nicely.
Huhrera content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Huhrera looking to secure an arm triangle but McCain defends it well.
Huhrera is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. McCain is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (10) vs (8) McCain#T8#
Huhrera doesn't have the hooks in and McCain manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (10) vs (10) McCain#SUB#
Huhrera working for submissions but it's allowed McCain to get to half guard.
McCain passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Huhrera ! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (10) vs (13) McCain
Huhrera working to try and regain half guard.
McCain controlling from the full mount.
Huhrera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Huhrera tries to lock up and control but McCain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Huhrera is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
McCain is trying to take his opponent's back.
Huhrera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huhrera tries to lock up and control but McCain gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Huhrera can't escape the position.
Huhrera tries to hold on but McCain postures up.
McCain prevents Huhrera from getting the reversal.
McCain controlling from mount.
McCain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Huhrera is looking to escape. #T10#
Huhrera slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McCain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Huhrera knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McCain is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Huhrera ! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (10) vs (16) McCain
McCain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Huhrera has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (10) vs (19) McCain
Huhrera is really stuck here.
Huhrera just trying to survive but McCain is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McCain is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
McCain trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T11#
McCain is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Huhrera 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 McCain gets his way!
Huhrera is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Huhrera do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Huhrera 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Huhrera manages to reverse the position and now he's in McCain's guard. Nice work there by Huhrera .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Huhrera (12) vs (19) McCain
Huhrera looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Huhrera works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Huhrera slows the pace down in half guard.
Huhrera trying to control from half guard but McCain is working away.
Huhrera tries to pass to full mount but McCain defends it. #T13#
McCain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Huhrera trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huhrera is one step ahead there.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain 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.#T14##SUB2#
McCain has his foot on Huhrera 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Huhrera works his way back into a safe position though.
Huhrera 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
McCain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huhrera defends it easily.#SUB2#
McCain looking for subs off his back but Huhrera has passed one foot through into half guard.
Huhrera slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 19 to 12.
John McCain 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Muhammad Jabbar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 17 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nickal fails with a takedown attempt.
Jabbar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Nickal shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jabbar napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jabbar (0) vs (4) Nickal
Jabbar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Who's going to make the next move?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabbar tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Nickal working away.
Jabbar is trying to improve his position.
Nickal is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jabbar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nickal wants to control for a moment but Jabbar uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T2#
Nickal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jabbar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jabbar is looking to improve his position.
Jabbar trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Jabbar is concentrating on defense, preventing Nickal from advancing position. #T3#
Jabbar gets back to full guard.
Nickal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jabbar seems keen to control Nickal's posture.
Nickal controlling from the top position. #T4##SUB#
Jabbar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Jabbar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5#
Jabbar pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Nickal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Jabbar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jabbar pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Jabbar controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Nickal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T7#
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar.
Jabbar trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
Nickal content to stall in guard here. #T8#
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.
Jabbar pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Jabbar.#T9#
Jabbar looking to control.
Nickal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jabbar wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Jabbar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Jabbar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there.
Nickal looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Jabbar wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jabbar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal passes Jabbar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Nickal stalling.
Jabbar wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jabbar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jabbar keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jabbar keeps working. #T13#
Jabbar is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jabbar avoid being mounted?
Jabbar won't allow Nickal to pass to mount. #SUB#
Jabbar looking for submissions off his back.#T14#
Jabbar trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabbar is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jabbar trying to control but Nickal postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 4 to 0.
Bo Nickal 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 18 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Trump sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Trump feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Trump changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Johnson#SUB#
Trump has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trump's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (2) Johnson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump is controlling Johnson's posture.
Trump continues to stall.#SUB#
Trump escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trump looking to control but Johnson passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trump is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (2) vs (5) Johnson
Trump's coaches at Nap or Tap have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Trump tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Johnson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Trump is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (5) Johnson
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trump might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Trump trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson has Trump pulled in close to control his posture.
Trump is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trump can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Trump passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trump pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trump is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Trump wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it. #T5#
Johnson moves into full guard.
Trump preventing the sweep.
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trump wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Trump sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard.
Trump trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Trump looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson 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.#SUB2#
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trump looking to pass the guard.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trump controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (7) Johnson
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson trying to move into half guard but instead Trump has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (6) vs (7) Johnson
Trump passes into half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Trump prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Trump passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (9) vs (7) Johnson
Johnson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Trump has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Trump (12) vs (7) Johnson
Trump is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Trump. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Trump's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (12) vs (9) Johnson
Trump looking to control.
Trump managing to control the position.
Trump working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Trump pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Trump is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson slips nicely into half guard.
Trump manages to get to full guard.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.#T10#
Trump has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Trump trying to control the position here.
Johnson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Trump manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (14) vs (9) Johnson
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (14) vs (11) Johnson
Trump is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Trump trying to control the position.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Trump looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.
Trump is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
More hug and hope from Trump.#SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T13#
Trump tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trump is really struggling to control Johnson but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Trump slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (16) vs (11) Johnson#T14##SUB2#
Johnson working for a triangle but Trump defends it easily.
Johnson is trying to keep Trump in close.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 16 to 11.
Donald Trump decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 14 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 3 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Elvul's takedown attempt.
Elvul has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
Elvul is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
John Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dreynos Elvul.#TD#
Lee turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (4) vs (0) Elvul
Elvul is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to move to mount but Elvul blocks the move with his legs.
Elvul gets back to half guard.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Elvul 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is thwarting Elvul's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Elvul tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee'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.#T2#
Lee passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (0) Elvul
Lee controls the position.
Elvul looks to move to half guard but instead Lee has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (9) vs (0) Elvul
Elvul tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Elvul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Elvul is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Elvul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee controlling from mount.
Lee prevents Elvul from getting the reversal.#T4#
Elvul tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Elvul to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (12) vs (0) Elvul
Elvul tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
Lee is trying to stick to Elvul's back but Elvul is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Elvul. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (12) vs (2) Elvul#T5#
Elvul wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Elvul trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Elvul won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee is pulling down on Elvul's head. It's preventing any offense from Elvul, at least for the moment.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Elvul from controlling successfully. #T6#
Lee is controlling Elvul's posture.
Elvul wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee 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: Lee (14) vs (2) Elvul
Elvul tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Elvul is trying to control but Lee manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (17) vs (2) Elvul#T7#
Lee controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvul is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Elvul is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Elvul tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Elvul is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Elvul sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Elvul wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Elvul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Elvul tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (20) vs (2) Elvul
Elvul wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (23) vs (2) Elvul
Lee has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Elvul's body.
#T11#
Lee has the hooks in. Elvul is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Elvul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee 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.
Further stalling from Lee.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
I really don't envy Elvul right now.
#T12#
Lee controlling from the back.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Lee is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Elvul can't escape the position.
#T13#
Lee doesn't have the hooks in and Elvul manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (23) vs (4) Elvul
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Lee 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: Lee (25) vs (4) Elvul
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Elvul gets back to full guard.
#T14#
Lee stays in close to Elvul's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Elvul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Elvul looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lee has picked Elvul up and slammed him! Elvul can't keep hold of the triangle and Lee manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (28) vs (4) Elvul
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 28 to 4.
John Lee retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, John Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 39 wins and 26 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Bar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Bar
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
Bar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kakuto is keeping the position for now.
Kakuto 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.
Bar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bar preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Kakuto wants to hit a sweep here but Bar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kakuto there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (0) vs (5) Bar
Bar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Bar has control of the leg.
Kakuto won't allow Bar to pass to mount.
Kakuto gets full guard.
Bar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Bar controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Bar controlling from the top position.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (5) Bar
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Bar is keeping the position.
Bar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there.
Bar pulls Kakuto in close to his closed guard and prevents Kakuto from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bar has control of Kakuto's left arm, preventing Kakuto from doing any damage.
Bar is continuing to stall.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Bar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Bar trying to keep a closed guard but Kakuto is proving a slippery customer.
Bar tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kakuto drops back looking for a leg! Bar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bar manages to kick Kakuto off! Kakuto jumps back into Bar's guard.
Kakuto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Bar is adopting a defensive guard.
Bar looking to control.
Kakuto being controlled here momentarily. #T6#
Bar wants to control the position but Kakuto says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kakuto stalling away here and it's allowed Bar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bar keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Bar.#T7#
Bar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Kakuto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (2) vs (9) Bar
Kakuto tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Bar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kakuto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kakuto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Kakuto gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.
Bar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working.
Bar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (2) vs (12) Bar
Bar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kakuto is desperately trying to improve his position but Bar has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
Bar controlling the position easily from mount.
Bar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kakuto is looking to escape.
Bar takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kakuto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (2) vs (15) Bar#SUB2#
Bar tightening his grip on Kakuto, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Kakuto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10##SUB2#
Bar has managed to slip his arm under Kakuto's chin. This could be all over... yep, Kakuto is tapping out! Submission win for Bar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wilhelm Bar!
Wilhelm Bar is the new middleweight champion!
Tsuyoi Kakuto spoke after the fight, saying 'KyĹŤ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 37 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ottke shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ottke was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (4) vs (0) Gracias#SUB#
Ottke tries for a kimura but Gracias is defending well.
Ottke trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Gracias's face as Ottke controls the position.
Ottke has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ottke trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gracias seems a little lost for a moment, as Ottke dominates the positioning.
Ottke trying to control the position but Gracias is working away. #T3#
Gracias is trying to get back to half guard.
Ottke working away.
Ottke trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Ottke politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ottke prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ottke trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T4#
Gracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Ottke wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy. #T5#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ottke trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracias is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Gracias is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Ottke controls the position from side control.
Gracias wants to control but Ottke postures up.#T7#
Ottke trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
Ottke is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracias is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ottke controlling from side mount.
Gracias is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Gracias wants to control but Ottke postures up.
Ottke controlling the position from side mount.
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. #T10#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gracias is not content to let Ottke control the position.
Ottke content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T11#
Gracias is looking to reverse the position.
Gracias trying to remain calm as Ottke controls from the top position.
Ottke trying to control the position but Gracias is working away.
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.
Gracias is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Gracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Ottke trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom here.
Ottke is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T13#
Gracias tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position.
Ottke wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Gracias regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ottke's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Gracias looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14#
Ottke slows the pace down in half guard.
Ottke prevents Gracias from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke takes the fight on points by 4 to 0.
Rolf Ottke retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Rolf Ottke 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 19 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Siam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Siam tries to get set, Sitsongrit tries to push him back and clinch up but Siam manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Siam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sitsongrit sprawls well initially but Siam persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (0) vs (2) Siam
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
Sitsongrit desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Siam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Siam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Siam tries to pass.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for subs off his back but Siam has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Siam has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Siam is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Siam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sitsongrit trying to hold on to Siam's head to control him but Siam postures up.
#SUB#
Sitsongrit has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Siam escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Siam! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (0) vs (5) Siam
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T4#
Siam trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Siam taking a breather here.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit keeping his opponent close.#T5#
Siam is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Siam is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sitsongrit (0) vs (7) Siam
Sitsongrit tries to reverse the position but Siam maintains control.
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to improve his position but Siam has a good base and remains in mount.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Siam has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sitsongrit slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T7#
Siam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siam is working away from the top position though.
Siam prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Siam controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Siam 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.#T8#
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Sitsongrit is holding on to half guard well.
Sitsongrit moves into full guard.
Siam controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9#
Siam wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.#T10#
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siam 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. #T11#
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Siam tries to pass.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Siam looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit has his hands on Siam's head, controlling the position. #T12#
Siam controls from within his opponent's guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Siam.
Sitsongrit 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: Sitsongrit (2) vs (7) Siam
Sitsongrit tries to pass to full mount but Siam defends it. #T13#
Sitsongrit controlling the action here.
Siam is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Yet more stalling tactics from Siam.#T14#
Sitsongrit trying to control from half guard but Siam is working away. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Siam defends it well.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the action in half guard but Siam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam wins on points by 7 to 2.
Chan Siam is the new featherweight champion!
Chan Siam thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 53 wins and 25 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 29 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Diesel wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson 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.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Diesel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diesel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jackson (4) vs (0) Diesel
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.
Jackson wants to control for a moment but Diesel uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diesel for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Jackson trying to control from Diesel's half guard. Diesel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson stalling away here and it's allowed Diesel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jackson sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Diesel doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Jackson paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Diesel - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel is the new light heavyweight champion!
Kurt Diesel 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 13 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zulu darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.#TD2#
Zulu has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hall is trying to keep an underhook but Zulu manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (0) vs (2) Zulu
Hall trying to control here.
Hall holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hall has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Zulu has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (0) vs (5) Zulu
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zulu working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Zulu presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (0) vs (7) Zulu
Hall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hall doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T1#
Hall wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hall (0) vs (10) Zulu
Hall tries to escape but Zulu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Zulu 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.
It looks like Zulu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Zulu 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.
Zulu avoiding Hall 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
I really don't envy Hall right now.
Zulu controlling the position well here. Hall rolled but Zulu kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hall rolls, trying to escape but Zulu keeps control of the position.
Hall trying to control the hands but Zulu breaks the grip.
Zulu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Hall right now.
#T3#
Hall trying to control the hands but Zulu won't let him.
Hall is trying to break free.
Zulu not allowing Hall to control his hands.
Hall can't escape the position.
Zulu has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hall's body.
#T4#
Hall tries to roll but Zulu sticks to his back.
Hall tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Zulu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zulu avoids the attempt from Hall to control.
Hall controls the position.
Zulu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Zulu controlling his opponent.
Hall is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Zulu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall tries to lock up and control but Zulu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zulu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hall tries to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.
Hall tries to reverse the position but Zulu maintains control.
Zulu controlling from the full mount.
Hall is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Zulu controlling from the full mount.
Hall is desperately trying to improve his position but Zulu has a good base and remains in mount.
Hall wants to control but Zulu is having none of it.
Hall is desperately trying to improve his position but Zulu has a good base and remains in mount.
Hall wants to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.
Hall is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Hall tries to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.
Hall doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Hall tries to hold on but Zulu pushes him away.
Zulu controlling his opponent. #T9#
Hall is desperately trying to improve his position but Zulu has a good base and remains in mount.
Zulu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zulu pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hall wants to control but Zulu is having none of it.
Hall is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Zulu controlling from mount.
Zulu pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Zulu controlling his opponent.
Hall is desperately trying to improve his position but Zulu has a good base and remains in mount.
Zulu avoids the attempt from Hall to control.
Hall tries to reverse the position but Zulu maintains control.
Hall looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hall (0) vs (13) Zulu
Zulu controlling from the back.#T11#
Hall is trying to break free.
Hall trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Zulu is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hall trying to control the position but Zulu manages to sink in the hooks.
Hall tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall tries to control the position but Zulu now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hall (0) vs (16) Zulu#T12#
Hall tries to escape the position.
Hall is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hall trying to control the hands but Zulu won't let him.
Hall turns into Zulu and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (16) Zulu
Hall wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
Hall won't allow Zulu to sweep him here.
Hall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hall being controlled here momentarily.
Hall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving.
Hall advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (16) Zulu
Zulu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T14#
Zulu is not content to let Hall control the position.
Zulu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hall wants to control but Zulu is keeping him busy.
Zulu is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu wins on points by 16 to 5.
Shaka Zulu is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Shaka Zulu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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