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CWC 345 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 33 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Big Dog Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Halo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Halo has clasped his hands together around Gracie's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halo (4) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Halo moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (6) vs (0) Gracie
Halo prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Halo tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Halo prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Halo wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Halo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is pressing down on Halo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halo preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halo defends it easily.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Halo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (6) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Halo has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Halo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie is pushing down on Halo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Halo is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Halo defends it.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (6) vs (5) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a submission but Halo is keeping him at bay.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halo is looking to escape.
Halo tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Halo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Halo to control.#T4#
Gracie tries to control but Halo wriggling away.
Halo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Halo is defending the position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Gracie 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. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Halo is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Halo defends it. #T5#
Halo tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Halo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Halo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Big Dog Gracie!
Big Dog Gracie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Prana Halo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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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 13 losses; Anthony Lavicci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 25 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lima looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lavicci (0) vs (2) Lima
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but Lima has control of the leg.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Lavicci is working away. #SUB2#
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
Lima trying to control the action but Lavicci is working from the bottom.
Lima passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lavicci! Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (0) vs (5) Lima
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.
Lavicci sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lavicci is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lima's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lima's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lavicci (4) vs (5) Lima#T1#
Lavicci controls the position.
Lima looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lima is trying to break free.
Lima trying to control but not successfully.
Lima is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lavicci is staying active.
Lavicci controlling from the back.#T2#
Lima is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lavicci is not going to allow Lima to sit and survive in this position.
A lull in the action here.
Lima trying to control but not successfully.
Lavicci has good solid back control here.
Lima trying to control the hands but Lavicci won't let him. #T3#
Lavicci trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lima doesn't escape.
Lima felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lima is trying to break free.
Lavicci is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lavicci trying to control momentarily.
Lima just trying to survive but Lavicci is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lima wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Lavicci 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.
Lima is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lavicci is not going to allow Lima to sit and survive in this position.
Lima is trying to break free.
Lavicci tries to keep control of the position but Lima is staying busy.
Lavicci has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lima's body.
Lavicci'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.#T5#
Lima is in bad spot here.
Lavicci avoiding Lima 's attempts to control his hands.
Lavicci trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Lavicci is looking for the choke from the back position but Lima is controlling his hands well.
Lavicci is looking to control Lima but Lima is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lima is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lavicci.
#T6#
Lima tries to escape but Lavicci has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lavicci biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lima is really stuck here.
Lavicci is riding his opponent, not letting Lima buck him off.
Lavicci trying to control.
Lavicci 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.
#T7#
Lima trying to control the action but Lavicci just sinks the hooks in.
Lima is trying to break free.
Lavicci trying to control momentarily.
Lavicci really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lima.
Lavicci trying to control.
Lavicci has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lima's body.
#T8#
Lavicci avoiding Lima 's attempts to control his hands.
Lima can't escape the position.
Lavicci trying to control.#SUB#
Lavicci is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lima looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Lavicci has good solid back control here.
Lima breaks Lavicci's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (4) vs (7) Lima
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lavicci 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: Lavicci (6) vs (7) Lima
Lima 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 (9) Lima#T10#
Lima looking to sit in guard and control but Lavicci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lavicci (8) vs (9) Lima
Lavicci controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Lima working for a triangle but Lavicci defends it easily.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11##SUB2#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lavicci controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lavicci defends it easily.
Lima is trying to keep Lavicci in close.
Lima looking for a sweep. Not yet Lima, not yet. #T12##SUB2#
Lima is looking for a triangle but Lavicci pushes his legs off easily.
Lavicci wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lavicci sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lavicci looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lima wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci controlling from the top position. #T13#
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lima being controlled here, momentarily.
Lima trying to control the position.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci postures up.
Lavicci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lavicci slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Further stalling from Lavicci.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lima has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lavicci 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 Lima. Score +3 for passing guard: Lavicci (11) vs (9) Lima
Lavicci moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lavicci (13) vs (9) Lima
We've been hearing that Lavicci has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lavicci takes the fight on points by 13 to 9.
As Anthony Lavicci got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'. |
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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 15 wins and 16 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Scott Dolton!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Balkan looking to score a takedown here. Dolton is defending well but Balkan drives through and ends up in Dolton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Dolton
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.
Balkan passes into half guard.
Dolton controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Balkan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dolton is looking for a sweep. Balkan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolton is staying active underneath Balkan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dolton trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Balkan manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (5) vs (0) Dolton
Dolton tries to hold on but Balkan pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Dolton stops Balkan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dolton tries to improve his position but instead Balkan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (8) vs (0) Dolton
Dolton tries to roll but Balkan sticks to his back.
Dolton keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Dolton showing good submission defense here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Balkan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dolton knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dolton for a finish. #T2##SUB#
Dolton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Balkan is trying to stick to Dolton's back but Dolton is turning into Balkan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Balkan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dolton. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (8) vs (2) Dolton
Dolton looking to pass the guard.
Balkan has control of Dolton's left arm, preventing Dolton from doing any damage. #T3#
Dolton trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dolton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Balkan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dolton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dolton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Balkan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Dolton preventing the sweep.
Dolton looking to sit in guard and control but Balkan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (10) vs (2) Dolton#SUB#
Balkan has gone for a leg lock! Dolton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (10) vs (4) Dolton
Dolton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dolton trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Dolton tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Dolton forces his way into half guard.
Balkan gets back to full guard.
Dolton trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Dolton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dolton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (10) vs (7) Dolton
My spies in Count Dante's Deadliest Academy inform me that Dolton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Balkan is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Dolton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Balkan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dolton but great work by Balkan. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (14) vs (7) Dolton
Balkan wants to control but Dolton is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Balkan swings around for an armbar but Dolton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (14) vs (9) Dolton
Balkan wants to sweep here but Dolton controlling him for the moment.
Balkan is working hard here to advance position.
Dolton stays in close to Balkan's body and controls the position. #T7#
Dolton pushing down on Balkan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Balkan gets full guard.
Dolton stands and throws Balkan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (14) vs (12) Dolton
Balkan holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Balkan is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Dolton tries for a kimura but Balkan is defending well.
Dolton moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (14) vs (14) Dolton#T8##SUB2#
Dolton is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Balkan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Balkan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (16) vs (14) Dolton
Dolton is trying to control the position but Balkan postures up.
Balkan is pushing down on Dolton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dolton is fighting to maintain full guard but Balkan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dolton trying to control here.
Dolton is trying to get back to full guard.
Balkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Dolton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T9#
Balkan tries to pass to full mount but Dolton defends it. #SUB2#
Dolton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Dolton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Balkan seems to be working for a kimura but Dolton defends the submission attempt.#T10#
Balkan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Dolton is defending against the submission attempts here by Balkan.
#SUB#
Balkan maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dolton could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Balkan has cracked it and Dolton is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Balkan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Balkan!
After winning the bout, Boris Balkan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Scott Dolton stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is a joke? Let's start it over again.'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 32 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 48 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lo shoots in but no luck this time.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sparxx has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sparxx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Sparxx. No joy for Lo on that attempt.
Sparxx tries for a takedown but Lo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lo tries to counter with a takedown but Sparxx is quick to defend against it.
Lo shoots in for a takedown but Sparxx shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leandro Lo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lo fails with a takedown attempt.
Leandro Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sparxx 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: Lo (0) vs (2) Sparxx#SUB2#
Sparxx 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.
Sparxx is keen to just control but Lo is a slippery customer.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sparxx is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lo has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sparxx's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sparxx's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (4) vs (2) Sparxx
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lo not allowing Sparxx to control his hands.
Sparxx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
Lo is riding his opponent, not letting Sparxx buck him off.
Lo is not going to allow Sparxx to sit and survive in this position.
Good control from Lo.
Sparxx trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sparxx tries to break free.
Sparxx is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo'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.#T3#
Sparxx controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
I would not like to be Sparxx right now.
Sparxx trying to control but not successfully.
Lo controlling well, preventing Sparxx from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx keeps trying to improve his position.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but Lo breaks the grip.
Lo trying to control momentarily.
#T4#
Sparxx needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Sparxx is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lo is trying to stick to Sparxx's back but Sparxx is turning into Lo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sparxx. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (4) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx forces his way into half guard.
Sparxx prevents Lo from improving his position.
Lo is pressing down on Sparxx's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lo trying to control the position.
#T5#
Sparxx trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Lo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Sparxx controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Lo keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
Lo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lo, not yet.
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
Lo pulls Sparxx in close to his closed guard and prevents Sparxx from doing any damage or advancing position.#T7##SUB#
Lo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sparxx content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lo has locked up a guillotine! Lo's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sparxx is holding on here and Lo must be using up a lot of energy. Sparxx has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lo gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leandro Lo!
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Seemah Feet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Gracias leaves Feet with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gracias tries to close the distance and clinch up but Feet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Feet appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Feet throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gracias tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Feet is in Gracias's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Feet (2) vs (0) Gracias
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feet trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Feet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Feet preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feet looking to pass the guard.
Gracias is controlling Feet's posture.#T1#
Feet tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Gracias looking to control.
Feet looking to pass the guard.
Gracias is trying to control the position but Feet postures up.
Feet is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Feet is pushing down on Gracias's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracias is fighting to maintain full guard but Feet has managed to sneak the leg through.
Feet tries to pass to full mount but Gracias defends it.
Gracias gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Feet works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Feet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracias is trying to maintain the position but Feet is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracias keeping hold of Feet's head, controlling as best he can.
Feet is thwarting Gracias's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Feet trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Feet is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracias is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Feet seems content to control.#T4#
Feet is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Feet'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.
Gracias tries to get to full guard but Feet has control of the leg.
Feet works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (5) vs (0) Gracias#SUB#
Feet swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracias is now in Feet's guard. A big mistake from Feet there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (5) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias 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#
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Gracias pushing down on Feet's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracias is trying to control the action in half guard but Feet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Feet tries to roll over but Gracias keeps him under control.
Gracias is controlling the pace.
Feet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6##SUB#
Feet looking for submissions off his back.
Gracias is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (5) vs (5) Gracias
Feet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gracias has control of Feet's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Feet regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Feet working to try and regain half guard.
#T7#
Feet is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gracias has control of Feet's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Feet regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gracias trying to control but Feet is having none of it. #T8#
Feet regains half guard.
Feet wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Feet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Gracias is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Feet sees it coming and defends easily.
Feet wants to improve his position but Gracias is controlling well.
#T9#
Feet trying to control from the bottom.
Gracias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Feet! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (5) vs (8) Gracias
Feet looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Feet (5) vs (11) Gracias#SUB2#
Gracias is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Gracias working for a choke but Feet reverses nicely into Gracias 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (7) vs (11) Gracias
Feet trying to move into half guard but instead Gracias has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (7) vs (13) Gracias#T10#
Feet working a defensive guard here.
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Gracias stays in close to Feet's body and controls the position.
Feet looking for a sweep. Not yet Feet, not yet.
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Feet is keeping the position for now. #T11##SUB#
Feet looking for subs off his back but Gracias has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gracias wants to free his trapped foot but Feet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracias passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Feet! Score +3 for passing guard: Feet (7) vs (16) Gracias
Gracias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Feet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Gracias is looking to work his way around to Feet's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gracias controlling his opponent.
Feet tries to reverse the position but Gracias maintains control.
Feet has given up his back here. Will Gracias look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Feet (7) vs (19) Gracias#SUB2#
Gracias is looking for the choke from the back position but Feet is controlling his hands well.
Feet turns into Gracias and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Feet (9) vs (19) Gracias
Feet looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Gracias looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracias, not yet.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Feet from controlling successfully.
Feet is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracias looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Feet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Feet trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feet passes into half guard.
Feet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Feet is working away from the top position though.
Feet wants to free his trapped foot but Gracias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 19 to 9.
Helio Gracias 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Hall in a clinch.
Hall is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hall is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hall prevents it.
Hall can't get the takedown.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scott Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hall after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Hall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson is trying to drag Hall to the mat but Hall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hall pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hall gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hall gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Hall is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hall has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Hall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Anderson is trying to drag Hall to the mat but Hall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Hall manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Hall manages to get underhooks.
#T3#
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hall tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hall prevents it.
Hall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Hall fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anderson to the ground. Hall is now in Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Anderson working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
Hall controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Hall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson 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: Hall (2) vs (2) Anderson
Hall wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Hall is trying is best to control the position here.
Hall tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Hall trying to control here.
Hall is holding on to half guard well.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T7#
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hall trying to control but Anderson postures up.
#SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Hall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hall trying to control here.
Hall is positioning himself well to prevent Anderson advancing to mount.
Hall tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Hall keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall trying to control but Anderson postures up.
Hall won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Hall is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9#
Anderson postures up.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (4) vs (2) Anderson
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anderson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T10#
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hall'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.#T11#
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Anderson 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: Hall (4) vs (4) Anderson
Hall regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (6) vs (4) Anderson
Hall wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.#T12#
Hall slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Anderson's guard.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
#T13#
Anderson trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.
Anderson gets back to full guard.
Hall stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (9) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson trying to remain calm as Hall controls from the top position.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson is trying to escape the position but Hall is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Hall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
A victorious Scott Hall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 49 wins and 16 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Nick Rodriquez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rodriquez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hozdic's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Rodriquez
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Hozdic.
Rodriquez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rodriquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic wants to improve his position but Rodriquez is controlling well.
Hozdic trying to control but Rodriquez postures up.
#T1#
Well, if Rodriquez 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.
Hozdic wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Rodriquez 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.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Hozdic keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriquez is looking to pass Hozdic's guard but actually Hozdic recovers to full guard.
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriquez controlling from the top position. #T3#
Hozdic has control of Rodriquez's left arm, preventing Rodriquez from doing any damage.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
Rodriquez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hozdic's guard.
Rodriquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hozdic keeps working.
Hozdic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Rodriquez trying to mount his opponent but Hozdic defends it.
Rodriquez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hozdic reverses the position - he's now on top in Rodriquez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Rodriquez
Hozdic content to stall in guard here.
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Hozdic looking to pass the guard.
Hozdic is fighting to break Rodriquez's control of his arms but Rodriquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Rodriquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Rodriquez, not yet.
Rodriquez is still trying to improve position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rodriquez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (4) Rodriquez
Hozdic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard. #T6#
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rodriquez passes Hozdic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard but Rodriquez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (2) vs (7) Rodriquez
Hozdic is looking for a sweep.
Rodriquez working away.
Rodriquez tries to advance to mount but Hozdic denies him.
Hozdic wants to control but Rodriquez postures up.#T7##SUB2#
Rodriquez is trying to get an arm triangle but Hozdic is defending well.
Hozdic stops Rodriquez from passing to mount.
Rodriquez has knee on belly momentarily but Hozdic bucks him off and regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Rodriquez moves into full mount! Hozdic won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (2) vs (10) Rodriquez
Hozdic tries to control Rodriquez's body but Rodriquez pushes him off. Hozdic squirms to his side and now Rodriquez has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (2) vs (13) Rodriquez
Hozdic looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rodriquez.
Hozdic rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Still in half guard, Rodriquez seems content to control.
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Hozdic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Hozdic tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Rodriquez seems to be working for a kimura but Hozdic defends the submission attempt.
Rodriquez trying to control the pace.
Rodriquez wants to control but Hozdic is keeping him busy. #T10#
Hozdic won't allow Rodriquez to pass to mount.
My spies in KFA inform me that Rodriquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rodriquez keeps trying to improve his position.
Rodriquez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hozdic tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg. #T11#
Hozdic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rodriquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Rodriquez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodriquez slips nicely into half guard.#T12#
Hozdic tries to roll over but Rodriquez keeps him under control.
Rodriquez trying to control the action but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is defending well.
Rodriquez is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hozdic! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (2) vs (16) Rodriquez
Rodriquez takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (2) vs (19) Rodriquez#SUB2#
Rodriquez is persistently looking for the submission but Hozdic is defending it well.
#T13#
Hozdic wants to escape the position.
Hozdic trying to control but not successfully.
Rodriquez trying to control.#SUB2#
Hozdic has hold of Rodriquez's leg, trying to break free but it's let Rodriquez lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Hozdic is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Rodriquez throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nick Rodriquez!
Nick Rodriquez is the new heavyweight champion!
Nick Rodriquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Dragan Hozdic was interviewed post fight and said 'To be the man, you gotta beat the man.'. |
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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 34 wins and 14 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 28 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Zulu instigates a clinch.
Zulu is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Zulu gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Zulu seems content to control.
Kakuto is looking to get back to full guard here but Zulu has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (5) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto tries to bench press Zulu off him but Zulu keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuto is trying to escape the position but Zulu is controlling the position.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Kakuto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kakuto keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Kakuto trying to remain calm as Zulu controls from the top position.
Kakuto is trying to get back to half guard.
Kakuto trying to remain calm as Zulu controls from the top position.
Kakuto is trying to get back to half guard.
Zulu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kakuto tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Kakuto regains half guard.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Zulu has control of the leg.
Kakuto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Zulu controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto has a hand on Zulu's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Zulu takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (8) vs (0) Kakuto
Zulu prevents Kakuto from getting the reversal.#T3#
Kakuto is controlling an arm, preventing Zulu from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Zulu controlling his opponent.
Kakuto is working to get back to half guard.
Zulu controlling from the full mount.
Zulu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kakuto tries to improve his position but instead Zulu has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (11) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Good control from Zulu.
I really don't envy Kakuto right now.
Kakuto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kakuto is in bad spot here.
Zulu keeps control of the position easily here as Kakuto tries to buck him off.
Kakuto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kakuto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zulu trying to control the pace.
Zulu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kakuto for as long as he can get away with.
Zulu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Kakuto tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Zulu has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (14) vs (0) Kakuto
Zulu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zulu controlling his opponent.
Kakuto is looking to improve his position but Zulu isn't that keen on the idea.
Zulu controlling his opponent.
Kakuto tries to reverse the position but Zulu maintains control.#T6#
Zulu manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kakuto to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Zulu (17) vs (0) Kakuto
What can Kakuto do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Zulu keeps control of the position as Kakuto tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Zulu controlling the positon.
Zulu continues to stall.
Zulu keeps control of the position as Kakuto tries to break free.
#T7#
Zulu has good solid back control here.
Kakuto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Zulu controlling the position well here. Kakuto rolled but Zulu kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kakuto tries to break free.
#T8#
Kakuto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Zulu'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.
Zulu keeps control of the position as Kakuto tries to break free.
Zulu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
You can see the frustration on Kakuto's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kakuto breaks Zulu's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (17) vs (2) Kakuto
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Zulu has Kakuto pulled in close to control his posture.
Zulu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zulu wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zulu looking for a sweep. Not yet Zulu, not yet.
Zulu pulls Kakuto in to control the position. #T10#
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.
More hug and hope from Zulu.
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Zulu keeps moving. #T11#
Zulu pulls Kakuto in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T12#
Kakuto 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.
Kakuto pushing down on Zulu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zulu moves into full guard.
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zulu swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Kakuto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zulu desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Kakuto is working for a kimura but Zulu is defending it quite comfortably.
#T14#
Zulu tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg.
Zulu trying to get back to full guard but Kakuto takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (17) vs (5) Kakuto
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu is squirming around, avoiding Kakuto's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 17 to 5.
Shaka Zulu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Tsuyoi Kakuto had this to say: 'KyĹŤ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 23 losses; Koryu Miyagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 39 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Miyagi fails with the takedown.#CL#
Miyagi gets a clinch.
Ottke can't get the takedown.
Miyagi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ottke gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ottke gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miyagi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koryu Miyagi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miyagi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ottke fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Miyagi moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Miyagi has clasped his hands together around Ottke's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Miyagi (4) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is holding Miyagi down, trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ottke keeps working.
Ottke is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Ottke is trying to control Miyagi's posture but Miyagi avoids it.
Ottke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke keeps Miyagi under control for a moment.
Miyagi wants to control but Ottke is keeping him busy.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Miyagi advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyagi (6) vs (0) Ottke
Miyagi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ottke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ottke is still trying to improve position.
Ottke tries to lock up and control but Miyagi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ottke has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Miyagi (9) vs (0) Ottke
Miyagi controlling the position well here. Ottke rolled but Miyagi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ottke is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Miyagi has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ottke's body.
Ottke tries to escape the position.
Ottke wants to control his opponent's hands but Miyagi gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyagi trying to control.#T5#
I really don't envy Ottke right now.
Miyagi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ottke tries to escape but Miyagi has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
Ottke is keeping busy.
Ottke can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ottke is really stuck here.
Ottke keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Miyagi gets his hands free as Ottke looks to control.
Ottke tries to escape the position.
Ottke turns into Miyagi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyagi (9) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke pushes down on Miyagi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ottke is trying to control. Miyagi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Miyagi trying to control here.
Miyagi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke trying to control from half guard but Miyagi is working away.
Miyagi manages to get to full guard.
Miyagi is pulling down on Ottke's head to control his posture. #T9#
Miyagi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi 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.#T10#
Miyagi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
Ottke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Miyagi wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Miyagi pulls Ottke in close to prevent any damage.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Miyagi keeps moving.
Miyagi is trying to keep Ottke in close.
#T12#
Ottke trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
Miyagi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
Ottke controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Miyagi is pulling down on Ottke's head to control his posture.
Ottke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyagi is retaining full guard.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T14#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miyagi 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.
Ottke stays in close to Miyagi's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke trying to control but Miyagi is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miyagi takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
A relieved looking Koryu Miyagi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Main event
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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 12 wins and 1 losses; Derek Erwin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 20 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Erwin shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense.
Kersikov feints the counter takedown.
Erwin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Kersikov drives through with a takedown into Erwin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Erwin (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Erwin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Erwin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Kersikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Erwin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Erwin is pulling down on Kersikov's head. It's preventing any offense from Kersikov, at least for the moment.#T2#
Kersikov is pushing down on Erwin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Erwin is fighting to maintain full guard but Kersikov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Erwin tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Erwin is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Erwin is looking to control Kersikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Erwin avoid being mounted?
Kersikov is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Erwin wants to get back to full guard.
Erwin trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov stalling.
Erwin regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5#
Erwin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Erwin wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov trying to control but Erwin is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Erwin controlling Kersikov's posture.
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.#T6#
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Erwin is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Erwin holds on and takes a little breather.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in KFA inform me that Kersikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Erwin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erwin (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Erwin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Erwin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Erwin postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov has his hands on Erwin's head, controlling the position.
Kersikov 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.
Erwin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Erwin preventing the sweep.
Erwin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov is pulling down on Erwin's head to control his posture.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Erwin from controlling successfully. #T10#
Erwin tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Erwin is stalling in the full guard.
Erwin'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.#T11#
Erwin wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T12#
Erwin 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.
Erwin trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Erwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Erwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Erwin tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Erwin looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erwin (2) vs (4) Kersikov
Erwin controlling the position.#T14#
Kersikov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Erwin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Erwin wants to control but Kersikov passes easily into half guard.
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 4 to 2.
Bogdan Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Derek Erwin had this to say: 'I didn't lose I just ran out of time'. |
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