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CWC 346 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ultimate Warrior! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Billy Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Warrior moves into the clinch successfully.
Quinn is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Warrior wants the takedown. Quinn is fighting it off but Warrior persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Quinn's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Warrior (2) vs (0) Quinn
Quinn can't keep his opponent in guard - Warrior advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Quinn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quinn is controlling Warrior's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Warrior is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Warrior is pressing down on Quinn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Quinn is holding on for now. #SUB#
Warrior is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Warrior is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Quinn sees it coming and defends easily.
Quinn trying to control here.
Warrior tries to pass to full mount but Quinn defends it.
Quinn wants to improve his position but Warrior is controlling well.
Warrior is pressing down on Quinn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Quinn is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Warrior is working hard here to advance position.
Quinn is positioning himself well to prevent Warrior advancing to mount.
Quinn trying to control here.
Quinn is trying to get back to full guard.
Quinn is positioning himself well to prevent Warrior advancing to mount.
Warrior wants to control but Quinn is keeping him busy.
Warrior is stalling here. Quinn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Warrior seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Quinn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Warrior (2) vs (4) Quinn
Warrior regains half guard.#T3#
Quinn trying to control from half guard but Warrior is working away. #SUB2#
Quinn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Warrior manages to get to full guard.
Quinn pushing down on Warrior's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Warrior regains full guard. Nicely done.
Warrior wants to sweep here but Quinn controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Warrior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Warrior bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Quinn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Warrior (4) vs (4) Quinn#SUB#
Warrior drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Warrior jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Quinn looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Warrior passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Warrior (7) vs (4) Quinn
Warrior tries to advance to mount but Quinn denies him. #SUB#
Warrior tries for a kimura but Quinn is defending well.
Warrior controls the position. #T5#
Quinn prevents Warrior from moving into mount.
Quinn is trying to control Warrior's posture but Warrior avoids it.
Quinn is trying to get back to half guard.
Warrior working away.
Quinn holding on.
Warrior has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Warrior (9) vs (4) Quinn
Warrior can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Quinn is looking to escape. #SUB#
Warrior looking to secure an arm triangle but Quinn defends it well. #T6#
Warrior tries to push Quinn's head away but Quinn is holding on tight.
Quinn wants to hold on but Warrior pushes him away.
Warrior trying to control but Quinn is having none of it. #SUB#
Warrior jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Quinn manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Warrior is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Quinn looks calm but he's in trouble here. Warrior gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Quinn is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Warrior lets go of the hold and Quinn can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ultimate Warrior!
Ultimate Warrior bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Billy Quinn stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got me today but run that shit back and I'll knock his ass out!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Gul Dukat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Macker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Macker (4) vs (0) Dukat
Macker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dukat tries to bench press Macker off him but Macker keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Macker stalls from top position.
Dukat is trying to work for a sweep but Macker has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (6) vs (0) Dukat
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat wants to hold on but Macker pushes him away.
Dukat is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dukat tries to lock up and control but Macker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Dukat is trying to escape the mount.
Macker seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dukat is holding on tight.
Macker controlling his opponent.
Macker wants to take Dukat's back but he can't do it this time.
Dukat wants to control but Macker is having none of it.
Dukat tries to reverse the position but Macker maintains control.#T2#
Dukat is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dukat sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dukat wants to get back to full guard.
Macker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dukat regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Dukat looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dukat is trying to control the position but Macker postures up.
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully. #T3#
Dukat is controlling Macker's posture.
Macker tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukat is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dukat wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment.
Macker tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukat is retaining full guard.
Macker stopping the sweep attempt from Dukat.#SUB2#
Dukat has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Macker 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 Dukat. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (9) vs (0) Dukat#T4#
Dukat is looking for a sweep.
Macker staying calm.
Dukat manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T5#
Dukat is pressing down on Macker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dukat has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The House Of Pain. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dukat looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Macker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Macker trying to control the action but Dukat is working from the bottom.
Dukat moves into full guard.
Dukat keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully.
Dukat wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Dukat is looking for a triangle but Macker pushes his legs off easily.
#T6#
Macker won't allow Dukat to sweep him here.
Macker looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Dukat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Dukat looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Macker has picked Dukat up and slammed him! Dukat can't keep hold of the triangle and Macker manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (12) vs (0) Dukat
Dukat is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#T7#
Macker has control of an arm but Dukat manages to advance to Macker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Macker (12) vs (4) Dukat
Dukat has the hooks in. Macker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Macker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dukat's arms.
Dukat avoiding Macker 's attempts to control his hands.
Macker wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Macker is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dukat sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Macker taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gul Dukat!
Gul Dukat was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Long Schlong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 22 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Walters gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Schlong (0) vs (4) Walters
Schlong is trying to get back to half guard.
Schlong is not content to let Walters control the position.
Schlong tries to bench press Walters off him but Walters keeps the position.
Schlong is trying to control Walters's posture but Walters avoids it.
Schlong is not content to let Walters control the position.
Walters might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schlong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Walters is trying to get an arm triangle but Schlong is defending well.
Schlong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Schlong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Schlong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walters moves into full mount! Schlong won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (0) vs (7) Walters
Schlong is desperately trying to improve his position but Walters has a good base and remains in mount.
Schlong is working hard here to advance position.
Schlong is squirming around, avoiding Walters's attempts to control the action.
Schlong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schlong is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Walters looking to control but Schlong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schlong tries to reverse the position but Walters maintains control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Walters trying to control but Schlong is having none of it.
Walters sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Schlong is squirming around, avoiding Walters's attempts to control the action.
Schlong is desperately trying to improve his position but Walters has a good base and remains in mount.
Walters content just to control the position here. #T3#
Walters prevents Schlong from getting the reversal.
Walters looking to control and managing it successfully.
Walters wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Walters looking to control and managing it successfully.
Walters wants to control the pace but Schlong is squirming around nicely.
Schlong wants to hold on but Walters pushes him away.
Walters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schlong regains half guard.
Walters perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4##SUB#
Schlong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Schlong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schlong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schlong.
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schlong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Schlong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Walters drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schlong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Walters has Schlong in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (2) vs (7) Walters
Walters trying to keep a closed guard but Schlong is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Schlong tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Walters is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schlong tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard.
Walters 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: Schlong (2) vs (9) Walters
Schlong trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Walters is looking for a kimura but Schlong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Walters to get the leverage. #SUB#
Schlong actively working from the bottom here.
Walters passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schlong! Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (2) vs (12) Walters
Schlong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Walters is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Schlong to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Schlong shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Walters trying to control but Schlong is having none of it.
Schlong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Walters controlling from the full mount.
Walters fails to advance to Schlong's back.
Schlong is looking to improve his position but Walters isn't that keen on the idea.
Walters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schlong is looking to escape. #T7#
Schlong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schlong regains half guard.
Walters sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schlong is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard.
Schlong gets full guard.
Walters sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Walters wants to control from the top but Schlong keeps moving.
Schlong trying to control the position.
#T8#
Walters stays in close to Schlong's body and controls the position.
Schlong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Walters wants to control from the top but Schlong keeps moving.
Walters pushing down on Schlong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Walters trying to control the pace.
Walters passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Schlong (2) vs (15) Walters
Walters controlling from side mount.
Schlong is trying to improve his position.#T9##SUB2#
Walters working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schlong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Walters is trying to control. Schlong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Walters in particular looking to stall.
Schlong is looking to improve his position.
Walters is keen to just control but Schlong is a slippery customer.
Schlong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schlong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walters trying to control but Schlong is working from the bottom.
Walters stopping the sweep attempt from Schlong.
Schlong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walters's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (4) vs (15) Walters
Walters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Walters keeping full guard, as Schlong tries to pass.
Schlong is pushing down on Walters's leg trying to pass to half guard. Walters is fighting to maintain full guard but Schlong has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Schlong seems to be looking for submissions.
Walters is looking for a sweep. Schlong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Walters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walters.#T11##SUB2#
Walters is looking for a triangle but Schlong pushes his legs off easily.
Walters can't keep his opponent in guard - Schlong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Walters wants to control but Schlong is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Schlong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walters is just riding it out for now. Schlong eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Schlong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walters sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Schlong seems to be working for a kimura but Walters defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Schlong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walters sees it coming and defends easily.
Well,Schlong is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Walters is looking for a sweep. Schlong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Schlong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schlong.
Schlong is pressing down on Walters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Walters is holding on for now.
Schlong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walters keeps working.
Walters is holding on to half guard well.
Walters moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Schlong drops back looking for a leg! Walters is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walters manages to kick Schlong off! Schlong jumps back into Walters's guard.
Walters wants to sweep here but Schlong controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Schlong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walters is keeping the position for now.
Walters lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schlong (4) vs (17) Walters
Schlong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walters looking to pass the guard.
Schlong wants to sweep here but Walters controlling him for the moment.
Walters showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
Schlong keeping full guard, as Walters tries to pass.
Walters 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.
Schlong 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.
Schlong is trying to keep Walters in close.
Walters sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schlong looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Walters puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Schlong is refusing to be controlled, as Walters sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walters wins on points by 17 to 4.
Kevin Walters very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 27 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ozymandias shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turturro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ozymandias fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ozymandias closes the distance and clinches up with Turturro, looking for a takedown. Ozymandias pushes Turturro against the cage but Turturro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrus Ozymandias. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Turturro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (4) Turturro
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozymandias keeps working. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ozymandias has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Ozymandias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ozymandias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ozymandias's coaches at Silverback MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ozymandias has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1##SUB2#
Turturro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Turturro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ozymandias is not content to let Turturro control the position.
Ozymandias keeping hold of Turturro's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Ozymandias is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.
Ozymandias is controlling Turturro's trapped leg to prevent Turturro from advancing to side control.#T2##SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a kimura but Ozymandias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turturro to get the leverage.
Ozymandias gets full guard.
Turturro controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turturro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Turturro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ozymandias pulls Turturro in close to his closed guard and prevents Turturro from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro pushes down on Ozymandias's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Turturro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ozymandias controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ozymandias sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ozymandias is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.
#T4##SUB2#
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ozymandias is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.
Ozymandias is trying to control but can't.
Ozymandias won't allow Turturro to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Ozymandias is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.
Turturro trying to pass the guard but Ozymandias defending well.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozymandias keeps working. #T5#
Ozymandias works his way to full guard. Good work.
Turturro won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here.
Ozymandias wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Turturro looking to pass the guard.
Ozymandias seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ozymandias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
Ozymandias is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Turturro 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.
Ozymandias is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Turturro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ozymandias has control of Turturro's left arm, preventing Turturro from doing any damage.
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias is pulling down on Turturro's head. It's preventing any offense from Turturro, at least for the moment.#T7#
Ozymandias wants to sweep here but Turturro controlling him for the moment.
Ozymandias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turturro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (4) Turturro
Ozymandias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ozymandias defends it easily.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Ozymandias slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ozymandias trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a triangle but Ozymandias pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ozymandias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ozymandias controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Turturro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ozymandias is aware though and is defending well.#T9#
Ozymandias controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias wants to control from the top but Turturro keeps moving.
Ozymandias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ozymandias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Turturro managing to control the position.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Ozymandias slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (4) Turturro
Ozymandias content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Turturro is looking to regain half guard here but Ozymandias keeps moving and retains side control.
Turturro is not content to let Ozymandias control the position.
Turturro is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Ozymandias is looking to take a break and control but Turturro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ozymandias just content to control the position.
Ozymandias'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.
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ozymandias's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Turturro has his hands clasped together around Ozymandias's back. He's all about the action.#T12#
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Ozymandias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turturro gets back to full guard.
Ozymandias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turturro wants to sweep here but Ozymandias controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Turturro controls Ozymandias momentarily but Ozymandias frees himself.
Ozymandias 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.
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turturro for as long as he can get away with.
Turturro controls Ozymandias momentarily but Ozymandias frees himself.
Ozymandias advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (4) Turturro#T14#
A lull in the action here as Ozymandias stalls from top position.
Turturro wants to control but Ozymandias postures up.
Turturro trying to remain calm as Ozymandias controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro is trying to control Ozymandias's posture but Ozymandias avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Cyrus Ozymandias seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 35 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scott.
Hirsch shoots in for a double leg but Scott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Hirsch looking to score a takedown here. Scott is defending well but Hirsch drives through and ends up in Scott's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (0) Scott
Hirsch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hirsch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott pulls Hirsch in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Scott is trying to keep Hirsch in close.
Hirsch advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (0) Scott#T1#
Scott wants to control but Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch staying calm.
Hirsch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hirsch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Scott for as long as he can get away with.
Hirsch 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.
Scott manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hirsch's best efforts.#T2#
Hirsch controlling the action here.
Hirsch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hirsch continues to stall.
Scott 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.
Scott wants to get back to full guard.
Hirsch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Scott is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Scott trying to hold on to Hirsch's head to control him but Hirsch postures up.
Scott wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Hirsch seems content to control.
Scott has a hand on Hirsch's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hirsch takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (8) vs (0) Scott
Scott gets back to half guard.
Hirsch tries to pass to full mount but Scott defends it. #T4#
Scott wants to get back to full guard but Hirsch has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (11) vs (0) Scott
Hirsch taking a breather here.
Scott is trying to improve his position.
Scott manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (11) vs (2) Scott
Hirsch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Scott slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (11) vs (5) Scott
Scott trying to control the action but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Hirsch regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hirsch keeps working. #T6#
Scott performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Scott trying to mount his opponent but Hirsch defends it. #SUB2#
Scott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hirsch has managed to free his arm - good work.
Scott is trying to control. Hirsch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hirsch trying to control here.
#T7#
Scott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hirsch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hirsch regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Hirsch 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: Hirsch (13) vs (5) Scott
Scott is looking for a sweep. Hirsch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scott works his way to full guard. Good work.#T8#
Hirsch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Scott is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hirsch stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scott holds on and takes a little breather.
Hirsch stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Scott being controlled here, momentarily.
Hirsch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Scott wants to hit a sweep here but Hirsch passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Scott there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (16) vs (5) Scott
Scott is trying desperately to improve position.
Hirsch controlling from mount.
Scott working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Hirsch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Scott tries to improve his position but instead Hirsch has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (19) vs (5) Scott#T11#
Scott is in bad spot here.
Scott tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Scott is just holding on here. Hirsch manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (22) vs (5) Scott
What can Scott do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Scott breaks Hirsch's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (22) vs (7) Scott#T12#
Scott wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.
Hirsch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirsch swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Hirsch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here. #T14#
Scott trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Scott is stalling in the full guard.
Hirsch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (24) vs (7) Scott
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hirsch controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 24 to 7.
Harry Hirsch thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Tyron Scott had this to say: 'Pathetic win. You trash and everyone khow it!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 31 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Bjørn Helvig!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fiso is defended easily by Helvig.#TD#
Fiso closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (4) vs (0) Helvig
Helvig sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Helvig actively working from the bottom here.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Helvig is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso stalling. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiso pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Fiso prevents Helvig from improving his position.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Helvig is defending well.
Helvig is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Helvig won't allow it. #SUB#
Fiso seems to be looking for submissions.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Helvig regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiso'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.#T2#
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Helvig 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.
Helvig manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiso manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (2) Helvig
Fiso managing to control the position.
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (6) vs (2) Helvig
Helvig can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fiso controls the pace.#SUB2#
Helvig had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiso defends it easily.
Helvig is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Helvig working for a triangle but Fiso defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Fiso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fiso 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. #T4#
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Helvig for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Helvig is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fiso defends well.
Helvig looking to control.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Helvig swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Helvig is having none of it.
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso uses his free foot to push down on Helvig's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Helvig. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (9) vs (2) Helvig#T5#
Fiso tries to control but Helvig wriggling away.
Helvig really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Fiso wants to control the pace but Helvig is squirming around nicely.
Helvig is controlling an arm, preventing Fiso from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Helvig is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Helvig is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Fiso tries to control but Helvig wriggling away.
Fiso controlling the pace for now.
Helvig is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Helvig gets back to half guard.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiso is keen to just control but Helvig is a slippery customer.
Helvig wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Helvig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Fiso seems content to control.
Helvig won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Helvig is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fiso (9) vs (6) Helvig
Fiso controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
#SUB2#
Fiso preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Helvig. #SUB2#
Helvig has got his arm under Fiso's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Fiso has spun round into Helvig's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (11) vs (6) Helvig#SUB2#
Helvig working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fiso has passed into half guard!
#T8#
Helvig tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Helvig regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Helvig looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fiso has picked Helvig up and slammed him! Helvig can't keep hold of the triangle and Fiso manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (14) vs (6) Helvig
Fiso tries to move to mount but Helvig blocks the move with his legs.
Fiso controlling the position from side mount.
Helvig is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Fiso controlling the position from side mount.
Fiso tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Helvig is looking for a sweep.
Helvig is not content to let Fiso control the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Helvig is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fiso's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Helvig looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Helvig knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Helvig wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Helvig looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiso is taking a breather. Helvig says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Helvig defending well.
Helvig is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Helvig avoid being mounted?
Helvig is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Helvig is trying to maintain the position but Fiso is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Helvig is trying to get back to full guard.
Helvig gets full guard.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Helvig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiso slips nicely into half guard.
Fiso content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Helvig is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiso pulls his head out easily. #T12#
Helvig is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso is keen to just control but Helvig is a slippery customer.
Fiso controlling the action here.
Helvig is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Helvig is having none of it.
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Helvig looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiso controlling the action here. #T13#
Helvig is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Helvig wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (17) vs (6) Helvig
Helvig is looking for a sweep.
Fiso has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (19) vs (6) Helvig
Fiso wants to control the pace but Helvig is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Fiso seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Helvig is holding on tight.
Helvig regains half guard.
Helvig slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso won't allow Helvig to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Helvig has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
After winning the bout, Malaki Fiso thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 26 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 27 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Addams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva Jr managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams pushing down on Silva Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Addams trying to pass the guard but Silva Jr defending well.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Addams is pressing down on Silva Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva Jr is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Addams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Addams's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Addams (2) vs (4) Silva Jr
Silva Jr has the hooks in. Addams is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Addams trying to control the hands but Silva Jr breaks the grip. #T1#
Silva Jr controlling well, preventing Addams from escaping the position.
Silva Jr controlling the position well here. Addams rolled but Silva Jr kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Silva Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silva Jr avoiding Addams 's attempts to control his hands.
Addams is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Silva Jr.
Addams has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Silva Jr controlling from the back.
Silva Jr is not going to allow Addams to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
Addams is really stuck here.
Addams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Well, with Silva Jr on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Addams is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Silva Jr not allowing Addams to control his hands.
Silva Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Addams really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Silva Jr's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Addams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Addams wants to control his opponent's hands but Silva Jr gets his hands free.
Silva Jr biding his time, controlling Addams.
Addams rolls, trying to escape but Silva Jr keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for the RNC.
Addams is in bad spot here.
Addams wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Silva Jr controlling from the back.#T4#
Silva Jr gets his hands free as Addams looks to control. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva Jr is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Addams is defending well though. Silva Jr let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Addams is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Silva Jr has locked on a rear naked choke here! Addams is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Michael Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 19 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cruz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cruz showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Nickal
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal won't allow Cruz to pass to mount.
Cruz trying to control the pace. #T1#
Nickal is positioning himself well to prevent Cruz advancing to mount.
Cruz trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal moves into full guard.
Nickal is controlling Cruz's posture.#T2#
Cruz stays in close to Nickal's body and controls the position.
Nickal has Cruz pulled in close to control his posture.
Cruz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up. #T3#
Cruz 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.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal has his hands on Cruz's head, controlling the position.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard. #T4#
Cruz trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Nickal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cruz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cruz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Nickal is trying to control but can't.
Cruz is looking to advance position but Nickal won't allow it.
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.
Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T6#
Well, if Cruz 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.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Cruz has control of the leg. #T7#
Cruz controlling the action here.
Cruz'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.
Cruz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nickal for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Nickal is defending well.
Cruz controlling the pace.
Nickal controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nickal wants to improve his position but Cruz is controlling well.
#T10#
Nickal desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nickal wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal is holding on to half guard well.#T11#
Cruz not doing much here.
Cruz passes into side control, despite Nickal's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (5) vs (0) Nickal
Cruz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cruz taking a breather here. #T12#
Cruz tries to move to full mount but Nickal actually manages to regain half guard.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Cruz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Cruz trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom. #T13#
Nickal controlling the position.
Cruz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself. #T14#
Cruz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nickal wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cruz is now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Michael Cruz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 36 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 20 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Siam shoots in for a takedown but Archer shows good takedown defense.
Siam dives in for a single leg takedown but Archer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Siam moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Siam lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Siam
Siam is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
Siam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Archer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer trying to control but Siam postures up.
#T1#
Siam wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
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.
Siam is taking a breather. Archer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like Siam might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Archer gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Archer looking for a guillotine here but Siam defends easily.
#T3#
Archer looking to control.
Siam forces his way into half guard.
Archer keeping control of the position.
Well, if Siam is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Archer wants to control but Siam is keeping busy.
#T5#
Siam wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Archer trying to hold on to Siam's head to control him but Siam postures up.
Siam content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Siam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siam is working away from the top position though.
Archer gets full guard.#SUB#
Archer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Archer wants to sweep here but Siam controlling him for the moment. #T7##SUB#
Archer is looking for a triangle here but Siam uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Siam
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (7) Siam
Siam seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Archer is holding on tight.
#T8#
Archer is looking to improve his position but Siam isn't that keen on the idea.
Archer has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (0) vs (10) Siam
Siam controls the position.
Let's hope that Siam has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Archer wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Good control from Siam.
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Siam avoiding Archer 's attempts to control his hands.
Siam controls the position.
Archer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Siam.
#T10#
Siam controlling well, preventing Archer from escaping the position.
Archer wants to control his opponent's hands but Siam gets his hands free.
Archer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Siam.
Siam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Archer is really stuck here.
#T11#
Siam not allowing Archer to control his hands.
Siam controls the position.
Archer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Siam's guard. Nice work there by Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (10) Siam
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Siam holds on and takes a little breather.
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Archer'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.
Siam has control of Archer's left arm, preventing Archer from doing any damage.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam trying to control the position.
#T13#
Siam keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Siam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Siam can't keep his opponent in guard - Archer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Archer controlling the pace. #SUB#
Archer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T14#
Siam moves into full guard.
Siam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siam keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam wins on points by 10 to 2.
Chan Siam seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 34 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Wilhelm Bar!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Petersen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) Bar
Petersen is pulling down on Bar's head to control his posture.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Petersen is controlling Bar's posture.
Petersen continues to stall.
Bar trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Bar postures up.
Bar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Bar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bar wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) Bar
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bar is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Bar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (2) vs (6) Bar#T2##SUB2#
Bar with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Petersen can't escape the position.
Bar wants to take his opponent's back but Petersen doesn't allow it.
Bar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen wants to hold on but Bar pushes him away.
Bar trying to control but Petersen is having none of it. #T3#
Petersen wants to hold on but Bar pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen wants to hold on but Bar pushes him away.
Petersen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Petersen is desperately trying to improve his position but Bar has a good base and remains in mount.
Bar content just to control the position here.
Petersen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Bar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Petersen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bar controlling from mount.
Bar tries to control but Petersen wriggling away.
Bar controlling from mount.
Petersen tries to hold on but Bar postures up.#T5#
Petersen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bar passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (2) vs (9) Bar
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face as Bar controls the position.
Petersen is looking to reverse the position.
Bar controls the position from side control.
Bar trying to control the position but Petersen is working away.
Petersen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (9) Bar#T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petersen wants to control but Bar is keeping him busy.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petersen is looking to pass Bar's guard but actually Bar recovers to full guard.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Petersen 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.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Bar keeps moving.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Bar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (11) Bar
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen has control of Bar's left arm, preventing Bar from doing any damage. #T8#
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bar won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Bar trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Petersen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T9#
Bar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Bar being controlled here momentarily.
Bar passes Petersen's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Bar trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen wants to control but Bar is keeping busy.
Bar controlling the pace.
Petersen wants to control but Bar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Bar has control of the leg.
Bar is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Bar prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Bar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petersen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Bar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen wants to control but Bar passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (4) vs (14) Bar#T12#
Bar in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Petersen is not content to let Bar control the position.
Bar working away.
Petersen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Petersen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bar is working away from the top position though.
Bar prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen is looking to control Bar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Bar is taking a breather. Petersen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bar prevents Petersen from improving his position.#T14#
Petersen moves into full guard.
Bar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bar tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar wins on points by 14 to 4. Wilhelm Bar retains his middleweight title!
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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