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CWCFN 11 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Travis Copeland!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Borgia shoots in but no luck this time.
Copeland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borgia. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Borgia. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Borgia (4) vs (0) Copeland
Borgia is looking to take a break and control but Copeland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgia controlling the position.
Copeland tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copeland is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Borgia's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Copeland is staying active underneath Borgia, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Copeland wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Copeland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Borgia is controlling the pace.
Copeland is trying to get back to full guard.
Copeland is refusing to be controlled, as Borgia sits in half guard.
Borgia stalling. #T2##SUB#
Borgia is working for a kimura but Copeland is defending it quite comfortably.
Copeland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borgia is working away from the top position though.
Borgia prevents Copeland from improving his position.
Borgia stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Copeland is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Borgia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Copeland wants to get back to full guard.
Borgia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Borgia is keen to just control but Copeland is a slippery customer.
Copeland is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borgia moves into full mount! Copeland won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (0) Copeland
Borgia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Borgia wants to take Copeland's back but he can't do it this time.
Copeland wants to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia content just to control the position here.
Borgia trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Borgia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Copeland is squirming around, avoiding Borgia's attempts to control the action.
Copeland sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Borgia is pressing down on Copeland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Copeland is holding on for now.
Borgia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Copeland wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
#T6#
Borgia is trying to control. Copeland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Copeland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Copeland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borgia manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (7) vs (2) Copeland
Copeland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Copeland's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Borgia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Copeland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Copeland stands and throws Borgia's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (5) Copeland
Borgia is not content to let Copeland control the position.
Borgia tries to improve position but can't.
Borgia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (9) vs (5) Copeland
Still in half guard, Borgia seems content to control.
Borgia prevents Copeland from improving his position.
Copeland is refusing to be controlled, as Borgia sits in half guard. #T8#
Borgia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Borgia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Copeland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Copeland tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
Copeland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Copeland.
Borgia preventing the sweep.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Copeland keeps moving. #T9#
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Copeland is keeping the position.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia preventing the sweep.
Copeland keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Copeland trying to control the position.
Borgia showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10#
Borgia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Copeland works his way to full guard. Good work.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Copeland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Copeland wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Copeland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borgia defends well.
Copeland tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Copeland is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Borgia forces his way into half guard.
Copeland is looking to improve his position.
Borgia passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (12) vs (5) Copeland
Borgia wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Copeland can't escape the position.
#T12#
Copeland is squirming around, avoiding Borgia's attempts to control the action.
Borgia controlling from the full mount.
Copeland is trying to escape the mount.
Borgia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Borgia takes Copeland's back. Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (15) vs (5) Copeland
Borgia is hanging on to Copeland's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking for a choke. Copeland gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Copeland manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (15) vs (7) Copeland#T13##SUB#
Borgia has his foot on Copeland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Copeland works his way back into a safe position though.
Copeland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Copeland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Borgia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Copeland is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Borgia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Copeland 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 Borgia. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (15) vs (10) Copeland
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Copeland's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Copeland pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Borgia is staying active underneath Copeland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Copeland is taking a breather. Borgia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Copeland wants to pass the guard but Borgia is defending well.
Borgia is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Copeland pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Borgia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back.
Borgia is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Borgia looking for a kimura from the bottom but Copeland passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (15) vs (13) Copeland
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 15 to 13.
Cesare Borgia was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Alvarez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Macker to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (0) Alvarez
Macker pushing down on Alvarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Macker trying to pass the guard but Alvarez defending well.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Macker 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.
Alvarez gets full guard.#T1#
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Alvarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Macker manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (2) Alvarez#T2#
Alvarez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (2) vs (5) Alvarez
Macker's coaches at RBB Academy 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.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Macker is working from the bottom.
Macker is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it.
Macker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Alvarez's best efforts.
Macker is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Alvarez is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Macker as he works his way to full guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Macker 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: Macker (4) vs (5) Alvarez
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez won't allow Macker to pass to mount.
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Macker controlling the pace.
Macker is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is defending well.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alvarez! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (7) vs (5) Alvarez
Alvarez wants to control but Macker is having none of it.#T5##SUB#
Macker goes for an armbar but Alvarez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Alvarez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (7) vs (7) Alvarez
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Macker is keeping the position.
Alvarez trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom.
Alvarez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Macker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T6#
Alvarez pushing down on Macker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Alvarez wants to work for an arm triangle but Macker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Macker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alvarez uses his free foot to push down on Macker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Macker. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (7) vs (10) Alvarez
Macker is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Macker wants to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.#T7#
Alvarez content just to control the position here.
Macker stops Alvarez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Alvarez controlling the pace for now.
Alvarez fails to advance to Macker's back.
Macker looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macker (7) vs (13) Alvarez
I really don't envy Macker right now.
#T8#
Alvarez tries to get the hooks in deep but Macker pushed the leg off.
Macker trying to control the position but Alvarez manages to sink in the hooks.
Macker staying busy and making it hard for Alvarez to control.
Alvarez 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.
You can see the frustration on Macker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Macker is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Macker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Macker tries to escape the position.
#T9#
Alvarez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Alvarez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Alvarez wants to control but Macker is keeping busy.
Macker rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Macker is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Macker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Macker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alvarez advances to half guard.
Alvarez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (7) vs (16) Alvarez
Macker prevents Alvarez from moving into mount. #T11##SUB2#
Alvarez is trying to get an arm triangle but Macker is defending well.
Alvarez tries to move to mount but Macker blocks the move with his legs.
Macker is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Macker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Macker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Alvarez tries to move to mount but Macker blocks the move with his legs.
Macker is trying to get back to half guard.
Macker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Macker tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg.
Alvarez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (7) vs (19) Alvarez#T13#
Alvarez looking to control but Macker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Macker can't escape the position.
Alvarez tries to control but Macker wriggling away.
Macker is trying to escape the mount.
Alvarez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T14#
Macker tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Alvarez trying to control but Macker is having none of it.
Alvarez is looking to take Macker's back but instead Macker gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez wins on points by 19 to 7.
Owen Alvarez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bjorn Akerfeldt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Derwent Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Bolt as Akerfeldt shoots in.
Bjorn Akerfeldt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Bolt clinches up against the cage.
Akerfeldt is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjorn Akerfeldt. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Bolt has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Akerfeldt is trying to keep an underhook but Bolt manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Akerfeldt (0) vs (2) Bolt
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.
Akerfeldt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Akerfeldt won't allow Bolt to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Bolt wants to work for an arm triangle but Akerfeldt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Bolt 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolt prevents Akerfeldt from improving his position.
Bolt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Akerfeldt wants to improve his position but Bolt is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Bolt is working for a submission of some sort.
Akerfeldt is looking to improve his position.
Bolt wants to pass the guard but Akerfeldt is defending well. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt is defending against the submission attempts here by Bolt.
Akerfeldt is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Bolt wants to control but Akerfeldt is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Akerfeldt actively working from the bottom here.
Bolt is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akerfeldt is looking to improve his position.
Akerfeldt gets back to full guard.
Bolt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akerfeldt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akerfeldt being controlled here, momentarily.
Bolt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akerfeldt swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Akerfeldt keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
Bolt passes Akerfeldt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Akerfeldt is looking to get back to full guard here but Bolt has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Akerfeldt (0) vs (5) Bolt
Akerfeldt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bolt off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Akerfeldt (4) vs (5) Bolt#SUB#
Akerfeldt tightening his grip on Bolt, looking for the choke.
Bolt rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Bolt is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bolt is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Bolt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bolt is controlling Akerfeldt's posture.
Bolt keeping full guard, as Akerfeldt tries to pass.
Akerfeldt trying to move into half guard but instead Bolt has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akerfeldt (4) vs (7) Bolt
Bolt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akerfeldt's guard.
Bolt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Akerfeldt wants to get back to full guard.
Bolt not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolt is trying to control the action in half guard but Akerfeldt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Bolt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but Akerfeldt defending well. #SUB2#
Bolt seems to be working for a kimura but Akerfeldt defends the submission attempt.
Bolt is looking to advance position but Akerfeldt won't allow it.
Bolt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bolt prevents Akerfeldt from improving his position.
Bolt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Akerfeldt knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Bolt wants to work for an arm triangle but Akerfeldt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Akerfeldt gets back to full guard.
Bolt trying to control but Akerfeldt is working from the bottom. #T6#
Bolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolt won't allow Akerfeldt to sweep him here.
Akerfeldt can't keep his opponent in guard - Bolt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Akerfeldt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Akerfeldt.
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Akerfeldt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akerfeldt looking for a sweep. Not yet Akerfeldt, not yet.
Bolt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Akerfeldt (4) vs (10) Bolt
Akerfeldt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akerfeldt (6) vs (10) Bolt
Bolt gets back to full guard.
Akerfeldt tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolt is retaining full guard. #T7#
Akerfeldt is working hard here to advance position.
Bolt is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bolt's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Akerfeldt has gone for a leg lock! Bolt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Akerfeldt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Akerfeldt (6) vs (12) Bolt
Akerfeldt seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bolt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Akerfeldt (6) vs (15) Bolt
Bolt is staying tight to Akerfeldt's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bolt has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Akerfeldt (6) vs (17) Bolt#T8#
Bolt trying to control but Akerfeldt is having none of it. #SUB2#
Bolt wants to finish this one by submission but Akerfeldt is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bolt.
Bolt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bolt looking to control but Akerfeldt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolt controlling the position easily from mount.
Akerfeldt regains half guard.#T9#
Bolt moves into full mount! Akerfeldt won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Akerfeldt (6) vs (20) Bolt
Bolt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Akerfeldt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolt controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Akerfeldt is looking to escape.
Akerfeldt can't escape the position.
Bolt wants to control the pace but Akerfeldt is squirming around nicely.
Akerfeldt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Akerfeldt is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Bolt trying to control but Akerfeldt is having none of it.
Bolt controlling from mount.
Akerfeldt is trying desperately to improve position.
Bolt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bolt tries to control but Akerfeldt wriggling away.
Akerfeldt is working to get back to half guard.
Bolt trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Akerfeldt is trying to escape the mount.
Bolt looking to control but Akerfeldt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Akerfeldt is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bolt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Bolt is working for a guillotine from mount but Akerfeldt frees his head quite easily.
Akerfeldt is looking to improve his position but Bolt isn't that keen on the idea.
Bolt controlling his opponent.
Akerfeldt is working to get back to half guard.
Bolt controlling his opponent. #T12#
Akerfeldt is working to get back to half guard.
Akerfeldt sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bolt wants to free his trapped foot but Akerfeldt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bolt not doing much here.
More stalling from Bolt.
Well,Akerfeldt is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Bolt passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Akerfeldt (6) vs (23) Bolt
Bolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bolt looking to control but Akerfeldt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bolt looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Akerfeldt is working to get back to half guard.
Bolt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Akerfeldt is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Bolt has control of Akerfeldt's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Akerfeldt regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bolt controlling the position easily from mount.
Akerfeldt 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.
Bolt is keen to just control but Akerfeldt is a slippery customer.
Akerfeldt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bolt won't allow Akerfeldt to sweep him here. #SUB#
Akerfeldt working for submissions but it's allowed Bolt to get to half guard.
#T14##SUB2#
Bolt 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.
Bolt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bolt prevents Akerfeldt from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akerfeldt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Akerfeldt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akerfeldt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bolt is still trying to improve position.
Akerfeldt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolt wins on points by 23 to 6.
After the fight, Derwent Bolt was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 30 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bystrom darts in and clinches Bremner up against the cage.#TD#
Bystrom manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Bystrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bremner defends well.
Bystrom 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.
Bremner forces his way into half guard.
Bremner passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (0) vs (3) Bremner
Bremner wants to control the pace but Bystrom is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Bremner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bystrom manages to avoid the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner is looking to take a break and control but Bystrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Bremner is trying to get an arm triangle but Bystrom is defending well.
Bystrom manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (3) Bremner
Bremner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bystrom jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (5) vs (3) Bremner
Bremner struggling a bit here.
Bremner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Bystrom seems to be working for a kimura but Bremner defends the submission attempt.
Bremner trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bystrom (8) vs (3) Bremner
Bremner gets back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Bystrom is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bystrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bystrom wants to pass to mount but Bremner is defending the position. #SUB#
Bystrom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bystrom is looking to stall here but Bremner recovers full guard. #SUB#
Bystrom drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bystrom jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bystrom wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Bremner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB2#
Bremner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bystrom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bremner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bystrom wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bremner has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bystrom doesn't defend quickly enough and Bremner has managed to lock this one up! Can Bystrom escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bremner on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jaxon Bremner!
Our winner, Jaxon Bremner, 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.
The defeated Torkel Bystrom had this to say: 'Well back to the gym.'. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dan Catara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Wilky Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Catara closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Catara is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pierre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Catara has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pierre uses from the top position.
Catara is trying to control the position but Pierre postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre is looking to advance position but Catara has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Catara (4) vs (0) Pierre
Pierre stops Catara from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Catara controlling from mount.
Catara can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pierre is looking to escape.
Pierre wants to control but Catara is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Catara has a good base and remains in mount.
Catara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Catara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Catara working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T1#
Catara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Catara avoids the attempt from Pierre to control.
Pierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Catara wants to finish this one by submission but Pierre is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Catara.
Pierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pierre tries to hold on but Catara pushes him away.
Pierre is trying to escape the mount.
Catara controlling his opponent.
Pierre regains half guard.
Pierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB#
Catara is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Pierre actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pierre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pierre working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Catara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Catara has managed to get both his arms back between Pierre's legs - danger averted.
Pierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Catara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Catara looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Catara is pushing down on Pierre's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pierre is fighting to maintain full guard but Catara has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Catara is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Catara is trying to control the action in half guard but Pierre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Pierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Well, if Catara 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.
#SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pierre wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Catara slows the pace down in half guard.
Pierre moves into full guard.
Pierre keeping full guard, as Catara tries to pass. #SUB2#
Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Catara is aware though and is defending well.
Catara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Pierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Catara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Catara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Catara wants to control from the top but Pierre keeps moving.
Catara 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. #T5##SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pierre is controlling Catara's posture.#SUB2#
Pierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Catara stopping the sweep attempt from Pierre.
Catara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Pierre working for a triangle but Catara defends it easily.
Catara wants to pass the guard but Pierre is keeping the position.#T6#
Catara 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. #SUB2#
Pierre is looking for a triangle here but Catara uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Catara (7) vs (0) Pierre
Pierre is trying to improve his position.
Catara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierre keeps working.
Pierre regains half guard.
Catara perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pierre trying to control but Catara postures up.
Catara is trying to control. Pierre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7##SUB#
Catara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pierre defends it well.
Pierre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pierre.
Pierre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catara (7) vs (2) Pierre#SUB#
Catara looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Catara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Pierre drops back looking for a leg! Catara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Catara manages to kick Pierre off! Pierre jumps back into Catara's guard.
Pierre looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Pierre trying to control but Catara is working from the bottom.
Catara wants to improve his position but instead Pierre has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Pierre is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Catara sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Pierre is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Catara still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Catara has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Catara (11) vs (2) Pierre
Pierre gets back to half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Pierre actively working from the bottom here.
Catara prevents Pierre from improving his position.
Catara wants to pass to mount but Pierre is defending the position. #SUB2#
Pierre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Catara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pierre is pressing down on Catara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Catara slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pierre 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#
Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Catara is aware though and is defending well.
Pierre tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Catara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Catara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pierre keeping full guard, as Catara tries to pass.
Catara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Catara tries to free his leg and advance position but Pierre is retaining full guard.
Pierre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Catara (11) vs (4) Pierre#T11#
Pierre wants to control from the top but Catara keeps moving.
Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Catara is keeping the position for now.
Catara controls Pierre momentarily but Pierre frees himself.
Pierre looking to pass the guard.
Pierre wants to control from the top but Catara keeps moving.
Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Pierre's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Catara working for a triangle but Pierre defends it easily.
Pierre 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.
Pierre trying to control but Catara is working from the bottom.
Pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Catara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catara controls Pierre momentarily but Pierre frees himself.
Pierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pierre wants to control from the top but Catara keeps moving. #T13#
Pierre engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Pierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Catara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pierre has managed to get both his arms back between Catara's legs - danger averted.
Catara keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
Pierre passes Catara's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Pierre is working for a kimura but Catara is defending it quite comfortably.
Catara wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Pierre wants to control but Catara is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Pierre is working for a kimura but Catara is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Pierre seems to be working for a kimura but Catara defends the submission attempt.
Catara trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Catara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pierre is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Catara takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
An out of breath Dan Catara 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Patty O Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Doe shoots for a double leg takedown but O Reilly sprawls well. He's pushed Doe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
O Reilly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Doe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Reilly sprawls well. O Reilly wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doe gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
O Reilly closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: O Reilly (4) vs (0) Doe
O Reilly has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: O Reilly (6) vs (0) Doe
Doe wants to hold on but O Reilly pushes him away.
Doe is desperately trying to improve his position but O Reilly has a good base and remains in mount.
O Reilly looking to control and managing it successfully.
O Reilly'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: O Reilly (9) vs (0) Doe#SUB#
O Reilly is persistently looking for the submission but Doe is defending it well.
#T1#
Doe tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. O Reilly controlling the positon.
O Reilly has the hooks in. Doe is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
O Reilly working for a choke but Doe is defending well.
Doe trying to control the hands but O Reilly breaks the grip. #T2##SUB#
O Reilly looking to break Doe's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Doe remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise O Reilly will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Doe tries to escape the position.
Doe is keeping busy.
Doe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Doe preventing the rear naked choke attempt from O Reilly.
Doe tries to escape the position.
#T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. O Reilly controlling the positon.#SUB#
Doe fending off the submission attempt from O Reilly.
Doe is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
O Reilly looking for the choke from the back.
Doe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Doe is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
O Reilly tries to get the hooks in deep but Doe pushed the leg off. #T4#
O Reilly keeps control of the position as Doe tries to break free.
#SUB#
Doe fending off the submission attempt from O Reilly.
O Reilly controls the action.
O Reilly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by O Reilly.
O Reilly avoiding Doe 's attempts to control his hands.
Good control from O Reilly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Doe just trying to survive but O Reilly is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
O Reilly keeps control of the position easily here as Doe tries to buck him off.
Doe manages to reverse the position and now he's in O Reilly's guard. Nice work there by Doe.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (9) vs (2) Doe
O Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
O Reilly is trying to keep Doe in close.
Doe is pushing down on O Reilly's leg trying to pass to half guard. O Reilly is fighting to maintain full guard but Doe has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6#
Doe trying to control from half guard but O Reilly is working away.
O Reilly is trying to maintain the position but Doe is very close to passing his half guard.
O Reilly regains full guard. Nicely done.
Doe passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Doe 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.
O Reilly trying to control but Doe postures up.
#T7#
O Reilly wants to improve his position but Doe is controlling well.
Doe is thwarting O Reilly's attempts to control the position.
O Reilly is trying is best to control the position here.
Doe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Doe prevents O Reilly from improving his position.#T8#
O Reilly works his way to full guard. Good work.
O Reilly looking to control.
Doe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
O Reilly seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
O Reilly trying to keep a closed guard but Doe is proving a slippery customer.
Doe is fighting to break O Reilly's control of his arms but O Reilly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Doe pushing down on O Reilly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Doe stalling.
O Reilly trying to control but Doe postures up.
O Reilly tries to roll over but Doe keeps him under control.
O Reilly manages to get to full guard.
O Reilly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (11) vs (2) Doe#T10#
O Reilly advances to half guard.
O Reilly trying to control the action but Doe is working from the bottom.
Doe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Reilly wants to pass to mount but Doe is defending the position.
Doe tries to get to full guard but O Reilly has control of the leg.
O Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working.
O Reilly prevents Doe from improving his position.
O Reilly not doing much here.
#T11##SUB#
O Reilly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doe sees it coming and defends easily.
O Reilly stalling.
Doe trying to hold on to O Reilly's head to control him but O Reilly postures up.
Doe is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Doe looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Doe tries to roll over but O Reilly keeps him under control.
Doe wants to control but O Reilly is keeping busy.
Doe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Doe.
O Reilly trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
O Reilly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (14) vs (2) Doe
Doe tries to bench press O Reilly off him but O Reilly keeps the position. #T13#
O Reilly tries to advance to mount but Doe denies him.
Doe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked O Reilly off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: O Reilly (14) vs (6) Doe
O Reilly manages to reverse the position and now he's in Doe's guard. Nice work there by O Reilly.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (16) vs (6) Doe
Doe wants to hit a sweep here but O Reilly passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Doe there! Score +3 for passing guard: O Reilly (19) vs (6) Doe
Doe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Doe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
O Reilly fails to advance to Doe's back.
Doe keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
O Reilly controlling his opponent.
O Reilly looking to control but Doe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
O Reilly avoids the attempt from Doe to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
O Reilly takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
Patty O Reilly was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Co-main event
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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 16 wins and 14 losses; Ace Rob! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Hratch Tzien!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rob shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tzien manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rob (2) vs (0) Tzien
Rob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rob trying to control but Tzien is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rob got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tzien has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rob has managed to get both his arms back between Tzien's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Rob'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.
Rob is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tzien pulls Rob in close to his closed guard and prevents Rob from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Tzien working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzien wants to sweep here but Rob controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Tzien looking for subs off his back but Rob has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tzien trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Rob manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rob (5) vs (0) Tzien
Tzien has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Rob (8) vs (0) Tzien#T2#
I really don't envy Tzien right now.
#SUB#
Rob is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tzien defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Tzien is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rob trying to control.
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.
#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Rob avoiding Tzien 's attempts to control his hands.
Tzien tries to break free.
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.
Tzien rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
Rob is taking a breather. Tzien says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tzien manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rob is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rob content to stall in guard here.
Tzien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rob's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rob (8) vs (2) Tzien#T5#
Rob keeping full guard, as Tzien tries to pass.
Tzien controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tzien passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rob (8) vs (5) Tzien
Rob is trying to improve his position.
Rob seems a little lost for a moment, as Tzien dominates the positioning.
Rob tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tzien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tzien wants to control but Rob is keeping him busy. #T6#
Rob tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tzien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rob stops Tzien from passing to mount.
Rob is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tzien slows the pace down in half guard.
Rob slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tzien tries to free his leg and advance position but Rob is retaining full guard.
Rob seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T7#
Rob trying to keep a closed guard but Tzien is proving a slippery customer.
Tzien wants to pass the guard but Rob is keeping the position.
Tzien controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rob looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tzien is one step ahead there.
Tzien pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rob is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Rob pulls Tzien in close to his closed guard and prevents Tzien from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rob keeping moving, preventing Tzien from controlling successfully.
Rob wants to sweep but no luck.
Rob is trying to hold Tzien in close to prevent damage but Tzien has managed to pass into half guard.
Rob is looking for a sweep. Tzien is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rob controlling the position for now.#T9#
Tzien is trying to control. Rob wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rob is trying to get back to full guard.
Rob is trying to maintain the position but Tzien is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Tzien is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Tzien is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rob defends it well.
Rob wants to improve his position but Tzien is controlling well.
#T10#
Rob preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Rob is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Tzien has latched onto it... Big trouble! Tzien pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Rob is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Tzien!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hratch Tzien!
Hratch Tzien bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 19 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. El Toro tries to avoid it but Hall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag El Toro to the ground. El Toro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hall enables El Toro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hall manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (0) Hall
El Toro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall has his hands on El Toro's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
El Toro stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Hall pulls El Toro in close to his closed guard and prevents El Toro from doing any damage or advancing position.
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
El Toro is stalling in the full guard.
El Toro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Hall looking to control.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Toro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
El Toro postures up.
Hall is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
El Toro passes into half guard.
Hall wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
#T3#
Hall keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but Hall defending well.
Hall is doing well to control the position and prevent El Toro from advancing to side control.
Hall is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute El Toro jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (0) Hall
Hall is trying to improve his position.
Hall regains half guard there - taking advantage of El Toro's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hall has a hand on El Toro's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. El Toro takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (8) vs (0) Hall#T4#
Hall is squirming around, avoiding El Toro's attempts to control the action.
El Toro looking to control and managing it successfully.
El Toro tries to control but Hall wriggling away.
Hall working to try and regain half guard.
El Toro content just to control the position here. #T5#
El Toro wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
El Toro seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hall is holding on tight.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall tries to lock up and control but El Toro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall tries to improve his position but instead El Toro has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: El Toro (11) vs (0) Hall
We've been hearing good reports from El Toro'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.#SUB#
El Toro is looking for the choke from the back position but Hall is controlling his hands well.
Hall tries to roll but El Toro sticks to his back.
#SUB#
El Toro has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hall has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hall biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape. #T6#
El Toro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
El Toro is hanging on to Hall's back as he tries to escape.
El Toro controls the action.#SUB#
El Toro looking for the choke but no joy.
Hall rolls, trying to escape but El Toro keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Hall fending off the submission attempt from El Toro. #T7#
Hall tries to escape the position.
Hall looking very determined here, making life difficult for El Toro.
Hall wants to control his opponent's hands but El Toro gets his hands free.
Hall prevents El Toro from getting a body triangle.
Hall trying to control the action but El Toro just sinks the hooks in. #T8#
Despite being in a bad position, Hall is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
El Toro is hanging on to Hall's back as he tries to escape.
El Toro 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.
Hall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Hall is trying to roll into a better position but El Toro has get a rear naked choke and Hall is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Galtero El Toro!
After winning the bout, Galtero El Toro 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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