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CWC 356 PBP Commentary |
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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 40 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Rambo forces Breaker back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Breaker has clasped his hands together around Rambo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rambo (0) vs (4) Breaker
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Breaker wants to control but Rambo is keeping him busy.
Rambo is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Breaker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rambo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Breaker's guard! Nice work there by Rambo! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (4) Breaker#SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rambo passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (5) vs (4) Breaker
Breaker tries to buck Rambo off but Rambo is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker keeps trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Rambo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rambo working away.
Rambo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Breaker's legs.
Rambo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB#
Rambo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Breaker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rambo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Breaker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Breaker is not content to let Rambo control the position. #SUB#
Rambo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Breaker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rambo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rambo (5) vs (8) Breaker#T2##SUB2#
Rambo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Rambo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rambo staying busy and making it hard for Breaker to control.
Breaker is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Breaker working for a choke but Rambo is defending well. #SUB2#
Breaker is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T3##SUB2#
Breaker looking to break Rambo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rambo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Breaker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rambo tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Breaker is looking for a choke. Rambo gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Rambo manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (7) vs (8) Breaker
Rambo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rambo tries to free his leg and advance position but Breaker is retaining full guard. #T4#
Rambo won't allow Breaker to sweep him here.
Rambo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Breaker is trying to keep Rambo in close.
Rambo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rambo preventing the sweep.
Rambo being controlled here momentarily.
Rambo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Rambo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Breaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rambo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions off his back.
Rambo is pressing down on Breaker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Breaker is holding on for now. #T6#
Rambo trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom.
Rambo is really struggling to control Breaker but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rambo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Breaker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Breaker has his hands clasped together around Rambo's back. He's all about the action.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
#T7##SUB#
Rambo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rambo wants to free his trapped foot but Breaker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Breaker is looking for a sweep. Rambo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rambo is looking to advance position but Breaker won't allow it.
Breaker is staying active underneath Rambo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Breaker trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions off his back.
Breaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Breaker gets full guard.#SUB2#
Breaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Breaker is looking for a triangle but Rambo pushes his legs off easily.
#T9#
Rambo passes into half guard. #SUB#
Rambo 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.
Rambo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Breaker trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (10) vs (8) Breaker
Breaker tries to reverse the position but Rambo maintains control.
Breaker is still trying to improve position.
Rambo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Breaker 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.#SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Rambo trying to pass the guard but Breaker defending well.
Rambo wants to take a breather but Breaker is having none of it. #SUB2#
Breaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Breaker wants to improve his position but Rambo is controlling well.
#SUB#
Rambo is looking for a kimura but Breaker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rambo to get the leverage. #T12#
Breaker is staying active underneath Rambo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Breaker wants to control but Rambo is keeping busy.
Rambo not doing much here.
Rambo trying to control from Breaker's half guard. Breaker has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T13#
Rambo won't allow Breaker to sweep him here.
Breaker being controlled here, momentarily.
Breaker pulls Rambo in close to prevent any damage.
Breaker trying to control the position.
Breaker controlling Rambo's posture. #T14#
Breaker 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: Rambo (10) vs (10) Breaker
Rambo wants to control but Breaker is keeping busy.
Breaker wants to take a breather but Rambo is having none of it. #SUB2#
Breaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rambo defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rambo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rambo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Breaker gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Breaker wins on points by 11 to 10.
A victorious Arm Breaker 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 20 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 27 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lima gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (0) Lima
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lima controlling Merel's posture. #SUB#
Merel drops back looking for a leg! Lima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lima manages to kick Merel off! Merel jumps back into Lima's guard.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Lima has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Merel wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Merel is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Merel has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Merel wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Merel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB#
Merel is working for a kimura but Lima is defending it quite comfortably.
Merel trying to pass the guard but Lima defending well.
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.#SUB2#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merel stopping the sweep attempt from Lima.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Merel postures up.
Merel 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.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Merel postures up.
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Merel is working hard here to advance position.
Merel postures up.
#SUB2#
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Merel defends easily.
#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merel defends well.#T3#
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lima keeping full guard, as Merel tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Merel wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Lima wants to sweep here but Merel controlling him for the moment.
Lima is trying to keep Merel in close.
#SUB2#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Merel being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merel defends well.#T5#
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Merel slips nicely into half guard.
Lima is pressing down on Merel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lima trying to keep a closed guard but Merel is proving a slippery customer.
Merel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lima's guard. #SUB#
Merel seems to be looking for submissions.
#T6##SUB2#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima is staying active underneath Merel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Merel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lima is just riding it out for now. Merel eventually gives up the hold.
Merel is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Lima trying to hold on to Merel's head to control him but Merel postures up.
Merel wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima is controlling Merel's trapped leg to prevent Merel from advancing to side control.
Let's hope that Lima 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
Lima is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Lima is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merel tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it.
Lima is looking to control Merel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Merel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Merel is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Merel is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Lima is positioning himself well to prevent Merel advancing to mount.
Merel prevents Lima from improving his position.#SUB#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
#SUB#
Merel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Merel.
Merel trying to control from half guard but Lima is working away. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Merel wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lima is pressing down on Merel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merel advances to half guard.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well. #SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Merel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merel is working away from the top position though.#T11##SUB#
Merel is working for a kimura but Lima is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lima has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lima wants to control but Merel is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Lima moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Merel defends it easily.
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Lima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (2) Lima
Merel keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Merel is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima.
#T13##SUB2#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Merel defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Merel makes his way to full guard, as Lima worked for a kimura.
Merel keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass. #T14#
Lima trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merel is pulling down on Lima's head to control his posture.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Lima gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Lima wins on points by 3 to 2. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; George Smith! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Laperierre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Laperierre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Laperierre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Smith has clasped his hands together around Laperierre's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Smith (4) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre prevents Smith from improving position.
Laperierre struggling a bit here.
Laperierre prevents Smith from moving into mount.
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.
You can see the frustration on Laperierre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Laperierre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing that Smith has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Laperierre sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Laperierre is controlling Smith's trapped leg to prevent Smith from advancing to side control.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Laperierre defending well. #SUB#
Laperierre makes his way to full guard, as Smith worked for a kimura.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Laperierre pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Laperierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Laperierre controlling the position.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
Smith won't allow Laperierre to sweep him here.
Smith trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Smith trying to control but Laperierre is working from the bottom.
Smith passes Laperierre's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith is looking to pass Laperierre's guard but actually Laperierre recovers to full guard.
Smith won't allow Laperierre to sweep him here.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Laperierre's guard.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Laperierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Laperierre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laperierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Laperierre.
Smith stands and throws Laperierre's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smith (7) vs (0) Laperierre
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Laperierre's legs. #SUB#
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Laperierre is defending well. #T5#
Laperierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laperierre manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smith (7) vs (4) Laperierre
Smith rolls, trying to escape but Laperierre keeps control of the position.
Laperierre tries to keep control of the position but Smith is staying busy.#T6#
Laperierre doesn't have the hooks in and Smith manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smith (9) vs (4) Laperierre
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Laperierre is retaining full guard.
Laperierre trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Smith lying in Laperierre's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Laperierre decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Smith taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ian Laperierre!
A very excited looking Ian Laperierre made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 30 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 25 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Esteves but Esteves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Esteves tries to counter with a takedown but Jan is quick to defend against it.
Jan shoots in looking for a takedown but Esteves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Esteves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Jan rushes Esteves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Esteves wants to take the fight to the mat but Jan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Esteves tries for a takedown. No joy.
Esteves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vartan Esteves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Esteves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jan pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Esteves lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (0) Jan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Jan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jan is trying to keep Esteves in close.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Jan keeps moving. #T1#
Esteves postures up.
Esteves wants to pass the guard but Jan is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Jan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Esteves 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.
Esteves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jan working a defensive guard but Esteves passes into half guard.
Esteves trying to mount his opponent but Jan defends it. #SUB#
Esteves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jan defends it well. #SUB#
Esteves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jan defends it well. #T2#
Jan trying to control here.
Esteves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Esteves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jan sees it coming and defends easily.
Esteves wants to pass to mount but Jan is defending the position.
Jan 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.
Esteves works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (5) vs (0) Jan
Jan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jan wants to control but Esteves is keeping busy.
Esteves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Esteves trying to advance position but Jan counters by regaining guard. #T3#
Jan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Esteves controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Esteves has gone for a leg lock! Jan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Esteves's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (5) vs (2) Jan
Jan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Esteves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esteves can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jan controls the pace.
Esteves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jan wants to pass the guard but Esteves is keeping the position.
Esteves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Jan wants to control from the top but Esteves keeps moving. #SUB#
Esteves has his foot on Jan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Jan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Esteves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Esteves manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (7) vs (2) Jan
Esteves looking to sit in guard and control but Jan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (7) vs (4) Jan
Esteves is trying to keep Jan in close.
#T5##SUB#
Esteves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jan defends well.#SUB2#
Jan drops back looking for a leg! Esteves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Esteves manages to kick Jan off! Jan jumps back into Esteves's guard.
Jan trying to control but Esteves is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Esteves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Esteves 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.#T6#
Jan content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Jan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Esteves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jan has managed to get both his arms back between Esteves's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Esteves is looking for a triangle but Jan pushes his legs off easily.
Jan stopping the sweep attempt from Esteves.
Jan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Esteves is keeping the position for now.
Jan 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. #SUB#
Esteves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T7#
Jan wants to control from the top but Esteves keeps moving. #SUB#
Esteves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Esteves looking for a guillotine here but Jan defends easily.
Jan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (7) vs (7) Jan#SUB2#
Jan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T8#
Esteves is not content to let Jan control the position.
Esteves is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Esteves looking for a sweep but Jan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Esteves (7) vs (9) Jan#SUB2#
Jan is working for a guillotine from mount but Esteves frees his head quite easily.
Jan forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (7) vs (12) Jan
Jan doesn't have the hooks in and Esteves manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (9) vs (12) Jan
Jan keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Jan wants to sweep here but Esteves controlling him for the moment.
Jan can't keep his opponent in guard - Esteves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Esteves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jan defends it well. #T10#
Esteves is keen to just control but Jan is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Esteves is looking for submissions but instead, Jan has regained full guard.
#SUB2#
Jan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Esteves is aware though and is defending well.
Esteves trying to control but Jan is working from the bottom.
Esteves looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Esteves sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Jan doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Esteves paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Jan - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bartlomiej Jan!
A victorious Bartlomiej Jan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 6 wins and 5 losses; Abdelrahman Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 41 losses; Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Camara gets a clinch.
Camara can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Savkov decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camara passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (3) vs (0) Savkov
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Savkov is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara slows the pace down. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee asks Camara politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Camara prefers to stall for the moment though.
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Camara stalls from top position.#T2#
Savkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Savkov is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it.
Savkov is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here as Camara stalls from top position.#T3##SUB#
Camara swings around for an armbar but Savkov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Camara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (3) vs (2) Savkov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Camara keeping full guard, as Savkov tries to pass.
Camara 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.
Savkov looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (5) vs (2) Savkov#T4#
Camara's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Camara has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a triangle here but Camara uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (8) vs (2) Savkov
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Savkov trying to remain calm as Camara controls from the top position.#T5#
Savkov is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it.
Savkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Camara taking a breather here.
Savkov wants to control but Camara postures up.
Camara controls the position from side control.#T6#
Camara has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Savkov wants to control but Camara postures up.
Savkov tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position.
Camara in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.#T8#
Savkov is being controlled here.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Camara is staying tight to Savkov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Camara seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Savkov for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Savkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Savkov is letting Camara control him for a moment.
Savkov is trying to get back to half guard.
Camara just content to control the position. #T10#
Savkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Savkov tries to buck Camara off but Camara is having none of it.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camara controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T13#
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
Camara working away.
A lull in the action here.
Savkov is looking for a sweep.
Camara controlling the position from side mount.
Savkov tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position. #T14#
Camara takes a little break here. Savkov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Savkov is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Abdelrahman Camara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 36 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Bjorn Akerfeldt!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Akerfeldt has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Akerfeldt works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Akerfeldt
Akerfeldt slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Akerfeldt 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.
#SUB2#
Akerfeldt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Akerfeldt has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Akerfeldt 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.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Akerfeldt controlling him for the moment.
Akerfeldt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akerfeldt preventing the sweep. #T2#
Akerfeldt works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Akerfeldt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akerfeldt. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Akerfeldt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Akerfeldt wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Akerfeldt controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Akerfeldt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Akerfeldt#SUB2#
Akerfeldt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gracie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Akerfeldt but great work by Gracie. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (5) Akerfeldt#T4#
Akerfeldt gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gracie (6) vs (5) Akerfeldt
Gracie fails to advance to Akerfeldt's back.
Akerfeldt gets back to half guard.
Akerfeldt tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie is controlling the pace.
Gracie wants to control but Akerfeldt is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akerfeldt manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
Akerfeldt looking for a sweep. Not yet Akerfeldt, not yet.
Gracie passes Akerfeldt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Akerfeldt won't allow it.
Gracie wants to control but Akerfeldt is keeping him busy.
Akerfeldt is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Akerfeldt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Akerfeldt.
Our spies down at at Iron Wolf Private Gym inform us that Akerfeldt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akerfeldt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Akerfeldt's guard. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Akerfeldt is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Akerfeldt has a hand on Gracie's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gracie takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (9) vs (5) Akerfeldt#T7#
Akerfeldt regains half guard.
Akerfeldt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Akerfeldt is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Akerfeldt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Akerfeldt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8##SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gracie seems to have locked his on tight now - Akerfeldt screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gracie, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ruben Gracie!
A victorious Ruben Gracie 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Dan Macker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bulla Marden!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Macker closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Macker gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Marden regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macker (2) vs (0) Marden
Marden is trying to control the position but Macker postures up.
Macker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marden is keeping the position for now.
Our spies down at at EMP WORLDCLASS inform us that Marden has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Macker wants to control from the top but Marden keeps moving.
Marden seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Macker is pushing down on Marden's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marden is fighting to maintain full guard but Macker has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Marden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macker is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marden regains full guard. Nicely done.
Macker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB2#
Marden is looking for a triangle but Macker pushes his legs off easily.
Marden tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Marden is looking for a triangle here but Macker uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (5) vs (0) Marden
Macker tries to advance to mount but Marden denies him.
Macker wants to control but Marden is keeping him busy.
Macker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Marden is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Macker working away.
A lull in the action here as Macker stalls from top position.
Macker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marden is looking to regain half guard here but Macker keeps moving and retains side control.
Macker taking a breather here.
Macker wants to control but Marden is keeping him busy.
Marden is looking for a sweep.
Marden is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Marden looks to move to half guard but instead Macker has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Macker (7) vs (0) Marden
Marden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marden tries to hold on but Macker pushes him away.
Marden is trying to reverse the position but instead Macker has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Macker (10) vs (0) Marden
Marden is in bad spot here.
Macker has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Marden right now.
#T4#
Macker is looking to control Marden but Marden is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Macker is not going to allow Marden to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden rolls, trying to escape but Macker keeps control of the position.
Macker controls the position.#T5#
Macker controlling well, preventing Marden from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Macker's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Marden rolls, trying to escape but Macker keeps control of the position.
Macker keeps control of the position easily here as Marden tries to buck him off.
#T6#
Macker is trying to stick to Marden's back but Marden is turning into Macker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Macker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Marden. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (10) vs (2) Marden
Marden looking to sit in guard and control but Macker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (12) vs (2) Marden
Marden trying to control the position.
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macker is stalling in the full guard.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Macker from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Marden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Macker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7#
Macker trying to control but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden wants to sweep here but Macker controlling him for the moment.
Marden pulls Macker in close to his closed guard and prevents Macker from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Marden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Macker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marden pulls Macker in close to prevent any damage.
Macker stopping the sweep attempt from Marden.#T8##SUB2#
Macker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Macker has managed to get both his arms back between Marden's legs - danger averted.
Macker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Macker'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.
Macker wants to pass the guard but Marden is keeping the position.
Marden 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.
Macker trying to control the position from guard on top but Marden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden trying to control the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Marden looking for a guillotine here but Macker defends easily.
Macker forces his way into half guard.
Macker trying to control the action but Marden is working from the bottom.
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Macker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Marden is trying to get back to full guard.
Macker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Marden looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Macker pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (15) vs (2) Marden
Marden really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Macker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Marden to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Macker (18) vs (2) Marden
Macker controls the position.#T11#
Will Macker go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Marden trying to control the position but Macker manages to sink in the hooks.
Marden prevents Macker from getting a body triangle.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Macker.
Marden tries to roll but Macker sticks to his back.
#T12##SUB#
Macker is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Marden is defending well though. Macker let's go of the attempt for now.
Macker gets his hands free as Marden looks to control.
Marden turns into Macker and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (18) vs (4) Marden
Marden trying to control but Macker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Macker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marden is aware though and is defending well.
Marden wants to control from the top but Macker keeps moving. #SUB2#
Marden drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Macker dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Macker (20) vs (4) Marden
Macker preventing the sweep. #T13#
Macker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Macker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Marden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Marden working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Macker has passed into half guard!
Marden is looking for a sweep. Macker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Marden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Macker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marden keeps working.
Marden wants to improve his position but Macker is controlling well.
Marden tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Macker has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Macker (23) vs (4) Marden
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macker takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.
An out of breath Dan Macker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rolla dives in and grabs Doe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doe pushes down on Rolla's head and hops out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Doe stuffs the takedown.
Doe fails with a takedown attempt.
Doe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rolla but Rolla pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Doe shoots in and gets a takedown into Rolla's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (0) Rolla
Doe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doe wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Doe passes Rolla's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rolla tries to roll over but Doe keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rolla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Rolla is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Doe jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (5) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla tries to improve position but can't.
Doe controlling from side mount.
Doe trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Doe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rolla has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Doe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rolla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rolla wants to control but Doe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Doe is stalling here. Rolla is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Doe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rolla has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Doe (5) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla trying to control the position but Doe is working away.
Doe is looking for a sweep.
Rolla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working.
Rolla has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (5) vs (6) Rolla#T3#
Rolla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rolla looking to take Doe's back but Doe rolls and after a scramble, Doe ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Doe to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (7) vs (6) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Doe has picked Rolla up and slammed him! Rolla can't keep hold of the triangle and Doe manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (10) vs (6) Rolla
Doe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rolla is looking to reverse the position.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Rolla sneaks back into half guard.
Rolla 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.
Doe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rolla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Doe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doe wants to pass the guard but Rolla is keeping the position.#T5##SUB2#
Rolla looking for a guillotine here but Doe defends easily.
Doe stays in close to Rolla's body and controls the position.
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (10) vs (8) Rolla
Rolla pushes down on Doe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolla prevents Doe from improving his position.
Doe won't allow Rolla to pass to mount.
Doe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Doe is in trouble now - Rolla has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (10) vs (11) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Doe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (12) vs (11) Rolla
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla 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.#SUB2#
Rolla looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Doe has picked Rolla up and slammed him! Rolla can't keep hold of the triangle and Doe manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (15) vs (11) Rolla
Doe is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T7#
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
Doe looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Doe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doe has managed to get both his arms back between Rolla's legs - danger averted.
Doe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Doe postures up.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolla is trying to control the position but Doe postures up.
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Doe wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolla is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (15) vs (13) Rolla
Doe 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.
Rolla trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.
Rolla trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Doe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (17) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla 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.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Doe trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla working a defensive guard here.
Doe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rolla is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Rolla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rolla is tightening it up a little... Doe has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Doe reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Doe taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rolla!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rio Rolla! |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Aku Serronen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Bremner closes the distance and clinches.
Bremner gets underhooks to prevent Serronen's takedown attempt.
Serronen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Serronen is pressed up against the cage. Bremner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Serronen down to the mat. Serronen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Bremner has closed the distance and engaged Serronen in a clinch.
#TD2#
Bremner is trying to trip Serronen. He has hold of a leg but Serronen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bremner persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Serronen (0) vs (2) Bremner
Serronen keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Bremner looking to sit in guard and control but Serronen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (2) vs (2) Bremner#SUB2#
Bremner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Serronen controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1##SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a triangle but Serronen pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serronen wants to pass the guard but Bremner is keeping the position.
Serronen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bremner wants to sweep but no luck.
Serronen forces his way into half guard.
Bremner trying to hold on to Serronen's head to control him but Serronen postures up.
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Bremner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Serronen pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bremner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Serronen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Serronen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Bremner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Serronen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Serronen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Serronen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Serronen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bremner is keeping the position for now.
Bremner is trying to keep Serronen in close.
Bremner controlling Serronen's posture.
Serronen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bremner's guard.
Serronen is looking to advance position but Bremner won't allow it.
Serronen controlling the action here.#T5#
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.
Bremner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Serronen is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bremner manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Serronen defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serronen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6##SUB2#
Bremner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Serronen passes into half guard.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.
Serronen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Bremner trying to control from the bottom.
Bremner is looking to improve his position.
Bremner keeps trying to improve his position.
Serronen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bremner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Serronen content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Bremner moves into full guard.
Bremner trying to keep a closed guard but Serronen is proving a slippery customer.
Bremner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Bremner looking for a guillotine here but Serronen defends easily.
Bremner wants to sweep here but Serronen controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Bremner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bremner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serronen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (2) vs (4) Bremner
Serronen pulls Bremner in close to prevent any damage.
Serronen looking for a sweep. Not yet Serronen, not yet.
Bremner 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.
Serronen is controlling Bremner's posture.
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serronen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Serronen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bremner is one step ahead there.
Bremner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Serronen wants to sweep here but Bremner controlling him for the moment.
Bremner tries to free his leg and advance position but Serronen is retaining full guard.
Bremner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving.
Bremner advances to half guard.
Bremner tries to pass to full mount but Serronen defends it.
Bremner trying to control from half guard but Serronen is working away.
Bremner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Serronen is staying active underneath Bremner, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Bremner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Serronen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T12#
Bremner is pushing down on Serronen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Serronen is fighting to maintain full guard but Bremner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bremner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Serronen's thigh. Serronen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Serronen keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Well,Serronen is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
Serronen has control of Bremner's left arm, preventing Bremner from doing any damage.
Bremner wants to control from the top but Serronen keeps moving. #T13#
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
Bremner preventing the sweep.
Bremner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Serronen keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Serronen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bremner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serronen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Serronen wants to sweep here but Bremner controlling him for the moment.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Serronen is pulling down on Bremner's head. It's preventing any offense from Bremner, at least for the moment.#T14#
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bremner wants to pass the guard but Serronen is keeping the position.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Serronen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Bremner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Serronen dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Serronen (4) vs (4) Bremner
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Bremner gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Bremner wins on points by 5 to 4.
Jaxon Bremner thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 24 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ultimate Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Warrior is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Huhrera wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Warrior moves into range and clinches up with Huhrera .
Warrior has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Huhrera avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Warrior is fighting off a takedown attempt but Huhrera is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Warrior to the mat. Warrior regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huhrera (2) vs (0) Warrior
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Warrior is retaining full guard.
Warrior wants to sweep here but Huhrera controlling him for the moment.
Warrior has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Huhrera has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (5) vs (0) Warrior
Huhrera controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior tries to bench press Huhrera off him but Huhrera keeps the position.
Warrior seems a little lost for a moment, as Huhrera dominates the positioning.#T1#
Warrior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Huhrera trying to control the action but Warrior is working from the bottom.
Warrior looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Warrior looks to move to half guard but instead Huhrera has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Huhrera (7) vs (0) Warrior
Huhrera looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Warrior working to try and regain half guard.
Warrior is squirming around, avoiding Huhrera 's attempts to control the action.
Warrior is looking to improve his position but Huhrera isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Huhrera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Warrior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Huhrera wants to control the pace but Warrior is squirming around nicely.
Warrior is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huhrera looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Warrior is trying desperately to improve position.
Huhrera looking to control but Warrior is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Huhrera controlling the pace for now.
Warrior is looking to get to half guard.
Huhrera trying to control but Warrior is having none of it.
Huhrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Warrior really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Warrior is trying to escape the mount but Huhrera keeps good control and instead manages to take Warrior's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (10) vs (0) Warrior
Warrior is keeping busy.
Huhrera is hanging on to Warrior's back as he tries to escape.
Warrior looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Warrior is keeping busy.
What can Warrior do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Warrior tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Huhrera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Warrior is looking to escape. #T5#
Warrior can't escape the position.
Warrior sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Huhrera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Huhrera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Warrior knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Huhrera stalling. #SUB2#
Warrior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Warrior tries to get to full guard but Huhrera has control of the leg.
Huhrera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Warrior wants to improve his position but Huhrera is controlling well.
Huhrera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Warrior is defending well.
Still in half guard, Huhrera seems content to control.
Warrior tries to roll over but Huhrera keeps him under control.
Huhrera is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Huhrera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Warrior knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Huhrera prevents Warrior from improving his position.
Warrior works his way to full guard. Good work.
Warrior has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Huhrera has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (13) vs (0) Warrior
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Huhrera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warrior is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Warrior gets back to half guard.
Huhrera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8#
Warrior trying to control here.
Warrior tries to get to full guard but Huhrera has control of the leg.
Warrior is refusing to be controlled, as Huhrera sits in half guard.
Warrior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Warrior is defending well.
Warrior tries to roll over but Huhrera keeps him under control.
Huhrera is pressing down on Warrior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Warrior is holding on for now.
Warrior slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9#
Warrior can't keep his opponent in guard - Huhrera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Warrior wants to control but Huhrera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Warrior is trying to get back to full guard.
Warrior is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Huhrera jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (16) vs (0) Warrior
Warrior manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Warrior is trying to get back to full guard.
Warrior trying to control but Huhrera postures up.
Huhrera works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (19) vs (0) Warrior
Huhrera gets to mount! Warrior was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Huhrera (21) vs (0) Warrior#T10#
Warrior is desperately trying to improve his position but Huhrera has a good base and remains in mount.
Huhrera sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Warrior is squirming around, avoiding Huhrera 's attempts to control the action.
Warrior really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Huhrera controlling his opponent.
Huhrera manages to capitalize on a mistake by Warrior to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (24) vs (0) Warrior
Warrior rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Huhrera trying to control from half guard but Warrior is working away. #T11#
Huhrera seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Huhrera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Warrior knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Huhrera not doing much here.
Warrior moves into full guard.
Warrior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Huhrera is one step ahead there.
Huhrera forces his way into half guard.#T12#
Huhrera is taking a breather. Warrior 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.
Warrior tries to roll over but Huhrera keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Huhrera seems content to control.
Warrior tries to get to full guard but Huhrera has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhrera wants to take a breather but Warrior is having none of it. #SUB2#
Warrior looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Warrior regains full guard. Nicely done.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Warrior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warrior wants to hit a sweep here but Huhrera passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Warrior there! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (27) vs (0) Warrior#T13#
Warrior tries to reverse the position but Huhrera maintains control.
Warrior sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Warrior is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Warrior tries to get to full guard but Huhrera has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Warrior looking for submissions off his back.
Huhrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warrior keeps working. #T14#
Huhrera prevents Warrior from improving his position.
Huhrera passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huhrera (30) vs (0) Warrior
Huhrera controlling his opponent.
Warrior wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Huhrera (33) vs (0) Warrior
Huhrera controls the position.
Huhrera is hanging on to Warrior's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warrior rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Warrior slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huhrera takes the fight on points by 33 to 0.
Julio Valeron Huhrera thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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