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CWC 343 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 16 losses; Fionn Mulligan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Stoned Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mulligan feints and as Nelson raises his hands in defense, Mulligan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mulligan (2) vs (0) Nelson
We've been hearing good reports from Mulligan'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#
Mulligan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nelson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nelson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mulligan (2) vs (2) Nelson
Nelson wants to control from the top but Mulligan keeps moving. #SUB#
Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mulligan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between Mulligan's legs - danger averted.
Nelson trying to control but Mulligan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulligan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Mulligan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mulligan controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself. #T1#
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Nelson advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Nelson is trying to work for a kimura but Mulligan is defending well.
Nelson wants to pass to mount but Mulligan is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nelson is working for a kimura but Mulligan is defending it quite comfortably.
Nelson is trying to control the action in half guard but Mulligan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Nelson trying to pass the guard but Mulligan defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mulligan trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Nelson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson trying to control from half guard but Mulligan is working away. #SUB2#
Nelson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nelson wants to advance to full mount but Mulligan doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T3#
Mulligan controlling the position.
Nelson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mulligan is adopting a defensive guard.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulligan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulligan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mulligan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mulligan has his hands on Nelson's head, controlling the position.
Mulligan wants to sweep here but Nelson controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB#
Nelson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mulligan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nelson has managed to get both his arms back between Mulligan's legs - danger averted.
Mulligan controls Nelson momentarily but Nelson frees himself.
Nelson trying to control but Mulligan is working from the bottom.
Mulligan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mulligan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nelson stays in close to Mulligan's body and controls the position.
Mulligan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T5#
Nelson trying to control but Mulligan is working from the bottom.
Nelson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mulligan pulls Nelson in to control the position.
Nelson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mulligan is retaining full guard.
Mulligan has control of Nelson's left arm, preventing Nelson from doing any damage.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulligan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nelson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mulligan controlling Nelson's posture.
Mulligan keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mulligan (2) vs (5) Nelson#T7##SUB2#
Nelson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mulligan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mulligan is looking for a sweep.
Mulligan struggling a bit here.
Mulligan prevents Nelson from improving position.
Nelson just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Nelson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mulligan wants to control but Nelson postures up.#T8##SUB2#
Nelson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mulligan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nelson is looking to take a break and control but Mulligan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mulligan is trying to control Nelson's posture but Nelson avoids it.
Mulligan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nelson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nelson advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mulligan (2) vs (7) Nelson#T9#
Mulligan tries to hold on but Nelson pushes him away. #SUB2#
Nelson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mulligan regains half guard.
Nelson wants to pass to mount but Mulligan is defending the position. #SUB2#
Nelson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nelson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mulligan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10##SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Nelson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mulligan wants to get back to full guard.
Mulligan is pressing down on Nelson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Mulligan working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
Nelson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Mulligan keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mulligan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Mulligan keeps moving. #SUB#
Mulligan has his foot on Nelson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nelson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Nelson drops back looking for a leg! Mulligan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mulligan manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into Mulligan's guard. #SUB#
Mulligan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nelson defends it easily.
Mulligan is breathing heavily.#T12#
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mulligan is keeping the position for now.
Nelson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nelson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mulligan's guard.
Well,Mulligan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Nelson wants to control but Mulligan is keeping him busy.
Mulligan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nelson wants to control from the top but Mulligan keeps moving. #T13#
Nelson preventing the sweep.
Nelson trying to control but Mulligan is working from the bottom.
Nelson looking to sit in guard and control but Mulligan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mulligan (4) vs (7) Nelson#SUB2#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nelson 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.
Nelson has control of Mulligan's left arm, preventing Mulligan from doing any damage.
Nelson wants to sweep here but Mulligan controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Nelson looking to control.
Mulligan trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Mulligan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mulligan has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mulligan wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mulligan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nelson wins on points by 7 to 4.
A very excited looking Stoned Nelson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tyson Law! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 18 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merel stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Law gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Law gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Law (2) vs (0) Merel#SUB#
Merel is defending against the submission attempts here by Law.
#SUB#
Law is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Law is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Merel sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Law is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura but Merel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Law to get the leverage. #T1#
Merel is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Law is working for a kimura but Merel is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Law is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Law wants to work for an arm triangle but Merel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Merel tries to get to full guard but Law has control of the leg. #SUB#
Law is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Law is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Law 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Law'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.
Merel tries to get to full guard but Law has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Law seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Law is trying for a kimura here. Merel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Law wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyson Law!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tyson Law made sure he mentioned Neon Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Gul Dukat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 39 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dukat closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Savkov quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dukat (2) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov tries to roll over but Dukat keeps him under control.
Dukat moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dukat (5) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov is trying to escape the position but Dukat is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing that Dukat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dukat is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Dukat advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dukat (7) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov tries to hold on but Dukat postures up.
Savkov is looking to improve his position but Dukat isn't that keen on the idea.
Dukat wants to control the pace but Savkov is squirming around nicely. #T2##SUB#
Savkov tries to improve his position but Dukat has taken his back! Dukat has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Savkov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dukat pushes Savkov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gul Dukat!
A very excited looking Gul Dukat rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 32 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 25 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lima decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Lima
Lima seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Lima is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but Halo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lima to get the leverage.
Lima is pressing down on Halo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halo is holding on for now.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Lima is working for a kimura but Halo is defending it quite comfortably.
Lima prevents Halo from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is controlling Lima's trapped leg to prevent Lima from advancing to side control.
Halo trying to control from the bottom.
Lima is keen to just control but Halo is a slippery customer.#T1#
Halo tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.
Halo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halo pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halo holds on and takes a little breather.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lima defends well.
Lima passes Halo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Halo is working away.
Halo won't allow Lima to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo trying to control but Lima postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Halo actively working from the bottom here.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Lima is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Halo defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Halo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo trying to hold on to Lima's head to control him but Lima postures up.
#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but Halo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lima to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lima is working away from the top position though.#T4##SUB2#
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
Lima perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Lima is very close to passing his half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Lima 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.
Halo is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?
Halo wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well.
#SUB#
Halo looking for submissions off his back.
Lima is thwarting Halo's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Lima is trying to work for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
#T6##SUB2#
Halo is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima.
#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halo defends it well.
Halo wants to control but Lima is keeping busy.
Halo won't allow Lima to pass to mount.
Halo trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Lima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Lima is very close to passing his half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halo is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
Halo keeping hold of Lima's head, controlling as best he can.
Halo is pressing down on Lima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Lima drops back looking for a leg! Halo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Halo manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into Halo's guard.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Lima wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Halo trying to control the position.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima postures up.
#SUB#
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima preventing the sweep.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Halo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lima wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #SUB#
Halo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9#
Halo keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima passes Halo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lima is pressing down on Halo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halo is holding on for now.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Halo trying to control here.
#SUB#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Halo moves into full guard.
Lima wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #T10#
Lima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halo keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Halo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Halo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lima trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halo holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Halo'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.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Halo has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Halo wants to sweep here but Lima controlling him for the moment.
Halo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T12#
Halo keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lima thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Halo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lima controls the pace.
Lima trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (2) Lima#SUB2#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Lima throws his legs up looking for a submission but Halo uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (2) Lima
Lima holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T13#
Lima is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Halo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (8) vs (2) Lima
Halo content just to control the position here.
Halo avoids the attempt from Lima to control.
Halo looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lima regains half guard.
Lima won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard. #T14#
Lima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halo (8) vs (6) Lima
Halo wants to escape the position.
Halo trying to control the hands but Lima won't let him.
Halo is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Lima is cranking Halo's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Halo! He's tightened the choke and Halo is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcelinho Lima!
The defeated Prana Halo had this to say: 'Shit happens'. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bandito closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McDonald did well to prevent Bandito getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) McDonald
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.
Bandito is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandito is looking to pass McDonald's guard but actually McDonald recovers to full guard.
Bandito passes McDonald's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Bandito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonald does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McDonald! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) McDonald#T1#
Bandito trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandito moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (8) vs (0) McDonald
McDonald is really stuck here.
Bandito is trying to stick to McDonald's back but McDonald is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (8) vs (2) McDonald
McDonald preventing the sweep.
Bandito is working hard here to advance position.
Bandito keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (5) McDonald#SUB2#
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandito is defending well.
I've been told that McDonald has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Bandito is trying to improve his position.
Bandito is not content to let McDonald control the position. #T3#
Bandito tries to bench press McDonald off him but McDonald keeps the position.
Bandito sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
McDonald is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandito sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Bandito is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
Bandito is staying active underneath McDonald, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandito is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bandito avoid being mounted?#T4#
McDonald stalling.
McDonald is just content to waste time from the top position. Bandito takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bandito 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: Bandito (10) vs (5) McDonald
Bandito trying to pass the guard but McDonald defending well. #SUB2#
McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandito is working away from the top position though.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandito is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (13) vs (5) McDonald
McDonald is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Bandito looking to control but McDonald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDonald working to try and regain half guard.
McDonald gets back to half guard.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Bandito has control of the leg.
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McDonald tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.#T7##SUB#
Bandito is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bandito wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position.
Bandito passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (16) vs (5) McDonald
Bandito really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Bandito goes for an armbar but McDonald turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McDonald. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (16) vs (7) McDonald
Bandito has control of McDonald's left arm, preventing McDonald from doing any damage. #T8#
McDonald is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McDonald postures up.
Bandito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandito lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (18) vs (7) McDonald
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandito is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Bandito has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bandito trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Bandito has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (21) vs (7) McDonald#T9#
Bandito looking to control but McDonald is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McDonald is trying desperately to improve position.
McDonald keeps trying to improve his position.
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald is looking to escape. #SUB#
Bandito is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McDonald has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McDonald! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (21) vs (9) McDonald
Bandito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDonald manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (23) vs (9) McDonald#T10#
Bandito 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.
Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Bandito trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
McDonald has an active guard here but Bandito has managed to pass into half guard.
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. McDonald knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11#
Bandito trying to control from half guard but McDonald is working away.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bandito is really struggling to control McDonald but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
McDonald is pressing down on Bandito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bandito is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Bandito has managed to sneak the leg through.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
Bandito looking to sit in guard and control but McDonald gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (23) vs (11) McDonald#T12#
Bandito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McDonald pushes down on Bandito's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bandito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bandito.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bandito working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (23) vs (14) McDonald
You can see the frustration on Bandito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandito is looking for a sweep.
McDonald trying to control the action but Bandito is working from the bottom. #T14#
Bandito manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Bandito is defending against the submission attempts here by McDonald.
Bandito is pressing down on McDonald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bandito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDonald controls the pace.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard.
Bandito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito has McDonald pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
McDonald is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bandito is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bandito has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (25) vs (14) McDonald
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 25 to 14.
After the fight, Enamorado Bandito 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.
David McDonald was interviewed post fight and said 'Fall down seven times, get up eight.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Sergey Telegin!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Telegin has Lavicci up against the cage in a clinch.
Lavicci tries to score a body lock takedown but Telegin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lavicci tries to score a body lock takedown but Telegin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Telegin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Telegin
Lavicci trying to control here.
Lavicci works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telegin stays in close to Lavicci's body and controls the position.
Telegin looking to pass the guard.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Telegin from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lavicci looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Telegin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Telegin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
Telegin controlling the action here.
Telegin trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
Telegin stalling.
Telegin wants to pass to mount but Lavicci is defending the position.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but Telegin is controlling well.
#T2#
Telegin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (5) Telegin
Telegin fails to advance to Lavicci's back.
Telegin moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Lavicci (0) vs (8) Telegin#SUB2#
Telegin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Lavicci showing good submission defense here.
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##SUB2#
Telegin looking for the choke from the back.
Lavicci tries to escape the position.
Lavicci rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Telegin trying to mount his opponent but Lavicci defends it.
Telegin is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Telegin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Telegin wants to pass the guard but Lavicci is defending well. #T4#
Lavicci is pressing down on Telegin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Telegin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci is trying to control the position but Telegin postures up.
Telegin pushes down on Lavicci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Telegin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Telegin trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Telegin is looking for a kimura here.
Telegin passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (11) Telegin
Telegin is looking to take a break and control but Lavicci is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lavicci is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Telegin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (4) vs (11) Telegin
Telegin breaks Lavicci's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (13) Telegin#T6#
Telegin pushing down on Lavicci's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lavicci is holding on to half guard well.
Telegin slows the pace down in half guard.
Lavicci is looking to control Telegin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lavicci avoid being mounted?
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lavicci is not content to let Telegin control the position.#SUB2#
Telegin is working for an americana but Lavicci has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Telegin was thinking about the submission.
Telegin looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Telegin advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (4) vs (16) Telegin
Lavicci tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Telegin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lavicci tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Telegin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Telegin controlling from side mount.
Lavicci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Telegin trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Telegin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Telegin keeps trying to improve his position.
Telegin trying to control the position but Lavicci is working away. #T9#
Lavicci prevents Telegin from moving into mount.
Telegin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Telegin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lavicci has escaped the position, nice work there.
Telegin advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (4) vs (18) Telegin
Telegin looking to control but Lavicci is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Telegin goes for an armbar but Lavicci turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lavicci. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (18) Telegin
Telegin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lavicci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (6) vs (20) Telegin#T10#
Telegin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Telegin trying to control but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Telegin passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (6) vs (23) Telegin
Lavicci is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Telegin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Telegin wants to pass to mount but Lavicci is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Telegin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lavicci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Telegin has control of the leg. #T11#
Telegin is trying to control. Lavicci wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
Lavicci is controlling Telegin's trapped leg to prevent Telegin from advancing to side control.
Lavicci trying to control but Telegin postures up.
Lavicci is controlling Telegin's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Telegin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lavicci sees it coming and defends easily.
Telegin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working. #T12##SUB2#
Telegin is working for an americana but Lavicci has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Telegin was thinking about the submission.
Telegin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Telegin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavicci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lavicci looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Telegin tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Telegin from controlling successfully. #T13#
Telegin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Telegin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lavicci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Telegin passes into half guard.
Lavicci has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Telegin is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Telegin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Telegin wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy. #T14#
Lavicci is looking to control Telegin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lavicci avoid being mounted?
Telegin trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position.
Lavicci is refusing to be controlled, as Telegin sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Telegin is trying to work for a kimura but Lavicci is defending well.
Telegin is pressing down on Lavicci's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lavicci is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Telegin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lavicci doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Telegin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Telegin wins on points by 23 to 6.
Sergey Telegin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Neon Zombie for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Scott Dolton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dolton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Makarov sprawls well initially but Dolton persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dolton (2) vs (0) Makarov
Makarov won't allow Dolton to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dolton in particular looking to stall.
Makarov gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov 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.
Makarov trying to keep a closed guard but Dolton is proving a slippery customer.
Dolton wants to pass the guard but Makarov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolton wants to control from the top but Makarov keeps moving.
Dolton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dolton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Makarov is keeping the position for now.
Makarov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Dolton'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.#T1##SUB2#
Makarov has his foot on Dolton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dolton works his way back into a safe position though.
Makarov keeping moving, preventing Dolton from controlling successfully.
Makarov being controlled here, momentarily.
Makarov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makarov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dolton controls the pace.
Makarov is trying to control the position but Dolton postures up. #T2##SUB2#
Makarov looking for a guillotine here but Dolton defends easily.
#SUB2#
Dolton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Makarov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Makarov managing to control the position.
Dolton passes Makarov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dolton works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (5) vs (0) Makarov#T3#
Makarov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dolton content just to control the position here.
Dolton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Makarov regains half guard.
Makarov tries to get to full guard but Dolton has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Makarov looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Dolton trying to pass the guard but Makarov defending well.
Makarov is looking to improve his position.
Makarov wants to control but Dolton is keeping busy.
Makarov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Dolton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Makarov is staying active underneath Dolton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makarov is looking to control Dolton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Makarov avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Makarov actively working from the bottom here.
Dolton is stalling here. Makarov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dolton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Makarov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dolton (5) vs (4) Makarov
Dolton tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Makarov trying to control the action but Dolton is working from the bottom.
Dolton tries to bench press Makarov off him but Makarov keeps the position.
Makarov working away.
Dolton regains half guard there - taking advantage of Makarov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Makarov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dolton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7##SUB2#
Makarov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Makarov wants to pass the guard but Dolton is defending well.
Dolton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Makarov is working away from the top position though.
Dolton preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T8#
Dolton wants to control but Makarov is keeping busy.
Makarov wants to take a breather but Dolton is having none of it. #SUB#
Dolton actively working from the bottom here.
Makarov wants to take a breather but Dolton is having none of it.
Makarov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9#
Dolton keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dolton is trying to control but can't.
Makarov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Makarov is pressing down on Dolton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dolton is holding on for now.
Dolton is trying to control but Makarov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (5) vs (7) Makarov#T10#
Makarov wants to control the pace but Dolton is squirming around nicely.
Makarov wants to take his opponent's back but Dolton doesn't allow it.
Makarov tries to control but Dolton wriggling away.
Dolton wants to control but Makarov is having none of it.
Makarov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T11#
Makarov controlling from the full mount.
Makarov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dolton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dolton wants to improve his position but Makarov is controlling well.
#T12#
Dolton wants to control but Makarov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Makarov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (5) vs (10) Makarov
Makarov trying to control the position but Dolton is working away.
Dolton tries to buck Makarov off but Makarov is having none of it.
Dolton is not content to let Makarov control the position.
Dolton struggling a bit here.#T13#
Dolton tries to buck Makarov off but Makarov is having none of it.
Dolton seems a little lost for a moment, as Makarov dominates the positioning.
Dolton is looking to reverse the position.
Makarov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dolton's legs.
Makarov wants to control but Dolton is keeping him busy. #T14#
Dolton is looking for a sweep.
Makarov controls the position from side control.
Dolton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Makarov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Makarov stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dolton desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makarov wins on points by 10 to 5.
After winning the bout, Sergey Makarov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Scott Dolton had this to say: 'It is a joke? Let's start it over again.'. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 27 losses; Billy Turturro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
O Reilly shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turturro defends it nicely.
Turturro has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
O Reilly shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Turturro napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Turturro (0) vs (4) O Reilly
Turturro wants to control but O Reilly postures up.
O Reilly tries to advance to mount but can't.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
O Reilly is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Turturro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Turturro struggling a bit here.
O Reilly staying calm.
O Reilly wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy.
O Reilly just content to control the position.
O Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Turturro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turturro is trying to control O Reilly's posture but O Reilly avoids it. #T2#
Turturro tries to improve position but can't.
Turturro seems a little lost for a moment, as O Reilly dominates the positioning.
O Reilly's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
O Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turturro looking for a sweep but O Reilly has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Turturro (0) vs (6) O Reilly
O Reilly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Let's hope that O Reilly 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.
O Reilly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turturro is looking to escape.
O Reilly controlling from the full mount.
Turturro is desperately trying to improve his position but O Reilly has a good base and remains in mount.
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Turturro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Turturro is keeping the position.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
O Reilly sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Turturro working for a triangle but O Reilly defends it easily.
Turturro trying to keep a closed guard but O Reilly is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that O Reilly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
O Reilly controlling from the top position. #T5#
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Reilly is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Turturro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Reilly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Reilly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Reilly passes Turturro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
Turturro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turturro keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass. #T6#
Turturro trying to control the position.
Turturro being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in O Reilly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (2) vs (6) O Reilly
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Turturro drops back, looking for a kneebar! O Reilly looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. O Reilly looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from O Reilly! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Turturro (2) vs (10) O Reilly#T7#
Turturro is trying to improve his position.
Turturro stops O Reilly from passing to mount.
Turturro is trying to escape the position but O Reilly is controlling the position.
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard.
O Reilly works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (2) vs (13) O Reilly#T8#
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face as O Reilly controls the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from O Reilly.
O Reilly tries to move to mount but Turturro blocks the move with his legs.
O Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Turturro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turturro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Turturro (4) vs (13) O Reilly
Turturro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
O Reilly moves into full guard.
Turturro wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving.
Turturro content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Turturro being controlled here momentarily.
Turturro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (7) vs (13) O Reilly#SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Reilly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Turturro is looking to take a break and control but O Reilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Turturro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T10#
Turturro trying to control the action but O Reilly is working from the bottom.
Turturro working away.
O Reilly is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Reilly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Turturro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T11##SUB#
Turturro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
O Reilly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turturro wants to control but O Reilly is keeping him busy. #T12#
O Reilly sneaks back into half guard.
Turturro trying to control from half guard but O Reilly is working away.
O Reilly wants to improve his position but Turturro is controlling well.
#SUB#
Turturro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Reilly has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turturro prevents O Reilly from improving his position.
O Reilly is holding on to half guard well.#T13#
Turturro is thwarting O Reilly's attempts to control the position.
Turturro prevents O Reilly from improving his position.
O Reilly is refusing to be controlled, as Turturro sits in half guard.
O Reilly tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg.
O Reilly controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
O Reilly tries to get to full guard but Turturro has control of the leg. #T14#
Turturro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for O Reilly! Score +3 for passing guard: Turturro (10) vs (13) O Reilly
Turturro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
O Reilly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Turturro moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Turturro (13) vs (13) O Reilly
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Turturro gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Turturro takes the fight on points by 14 to 13.
Our winner, Billy Turturro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 29 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cubbedge looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez looking to control.
Ramirez is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head to control his posture.
Ramirez 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: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cubbedge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cubbedge wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is defending well.
Ramirez moves into full mount! Cubbedge won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (5) Ramirez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cubbedge tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Cubbedge working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez looking to control but Cubbedge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Cubbedge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cubbedge tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Cubbedge is looking to get to half guard.
Ramirez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cubbedge to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (2) vs (8) Ramirez
Cubbedge can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Cubbedge right now.
I've been told that Ramirez has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T2##SUB2#
Ramirez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Cubbedge right now.
Ramirez is looking to control Cubbedge but Cubbedge is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cubbedge tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cubbedge is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez is looking to control Cubbedge but Cubbedge is wriggling around and keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Ramirez has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Cubbedge is defending well but eventually Ramirez manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Cubbedge has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson Ramirez!
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of Fate and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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