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CFC CG 724 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Richard Rockefeller ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Helio Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Rockefeller has managed to clinch.
Rockefeller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karelin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rockefeller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Karelin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Rockefeller works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rockefeller (2) vs (0) Karelin
Karelin is controlling Rockefeller 's posture.
Rockefeller 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
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.#T1#
Rockefeller postures up.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rockefeller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Karelin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rockefeller defends it easily.#T2#
Karelin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Karelin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Karelin is trying to control the position but Rockefeller postures up.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Rockefeller controlling him for the moment.
Karelin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3##SUB2#
Karelin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rockefeller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rockefeller won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Rockefeller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Karelin has control of Rockefeller 's left arm, preventing Rockefeller from doing any damage.
Rockefeller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Karelin pulls Rockefeller in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Rockefeller won't allow Karelin to sweep him here.
Rockefeller controlling from the top position.
Karelin 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#
Rockefeller looking to pass the guard.
Rockefeller is working hard here to advance position.
Karelin controls Rockefeller momentarily but Rockefeller frees himself. #T7#
Karelin seems keen to control Rockefeller 's posture.
Rockefeller trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom. #T8#
Karelin has his hands on Rockefeller 's head, controlling the position.
Rockefeller postures up.
Karelin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T9#
Rockefeller is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Rockefeller controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Karelin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rockefeller defends well.#T10#
Rockefeller stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Karelin has his foot on Rockefeller 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rockefeller works his way back into a safe position though.
Karelin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T11#
Rockefeller stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Rockefeller from controlling successfully.
Rockefeller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karelin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rockefeller (2) vs (2) Karelin#T12#
Karelin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rockefeller looking for a sweep. Not yet Rockefeller , not yet.
Rockefeller being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Karelin 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.#T13#
Karelin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rockefeller 's guard.
Karelin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Karelin wants to take a breather but Rockefeller is having none of it.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but Rockefeller defending well.
Karelin moves into full mount! Rockefeller won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rockefeller (2) vs (5) Karelin#T14#
Karelin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Karelin moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Rockefeller (2) vs (8) Karelin
Karelin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Karelin 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin wins on points by 8 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 15 losses; Jack Phillips! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Honza Hohol!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hohol pushes Phillips up against the cage in a clinch.
Hohol gets underhooks to prevent Phillips's takedown attempt.
Hohol wants to take the fight to the mat but Phillips manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Hohol has hold of one of Phillips's legs. Phillips is fighting the takedown attempt but Hohol gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phillips (0) vs (2) Hohol
Hohol looking to sit in guard and control but Phillips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (2) vs (2) Hohol
Phillips showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hohol wants to sweep but no luck.
Hohol trying to keep a closed guard but Phillips is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Hohol is keeping the position.
Phillips controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hohol looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Phillips showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hohol controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hohol is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (2) vs (4) Hohol
Hohol looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Hohol trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Hohol 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.
Hohol is fighting to break Phillips's control of his arms but Phillips is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Phillips has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hohol trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Hohol might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Phillips haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Hohol showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hohol is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hohol working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hohol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Hohol trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Hohol slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Phillips is trying to control the position but Hohol postures up.
Hohol looking to pass the guard.
Phillips has his hands on Hohol's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hohol drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phillips looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phillips looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phillips! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Phillips (6) vs (4) Hohol
Phillips is staying tight to Hohol's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hohol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hohol is being controlled here. #T6#
Hohol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hohol is trying to control Phillips's posture but Phillips avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohol tries to buck Phillips off but Phillips is having none of it.#T7#
Hohol is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hohol is trying to get back to full guard.
Hohol wants to control the action here but instead Phillips manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Phillips (9) vs (4) Hohol
Phillips avoids the attempt from Hohol to control.
Phillips moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Phillips (12) vs (4) Hohol
Hohol rolls, trying to escape but Phillips keeps control of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8#
Hohol tries to break free.
Hohol trying to control the position but Phillips manages to sink in the hooks.
Phillips is trying to stick to Hohol's back but Hohol is turning into Phillips. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Phillips's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hohol. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (12) vs (6) Hohol
Hohol trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohol controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9#
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Hohol from controlling successfully.
Hohol preventing the sweep.
Phillips is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hohol slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hohol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hohol wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving. #T10#
Phillips is pulling down on Hohol's head. It's preventing any offense from Hohol, at least for the moment.
Hohol slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Phillips (12) vs (9) Hohol
Hohol trying to control the action but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips wants to control but Hohol postures up.
Hohol controls the position.
Phillips is not content to let Hohol control the position. #T11#
Phillips is looking for a sweep.
Hohol takes a little break here. Phillips wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hohol wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy.
Hohol controlling the position. #SUB2#
Hohol working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hohol is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12##SUB2#
Hohol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hohol working away.#SUB2#
Hohol wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phillips, who protects the arm well. #T13##SUB2#
Hohol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hohol wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy.
Hohol controls the position. #SUB2#
Hohol goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Phillips has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hohol but great work by Phillips. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Phillips (16) vs (9) Hohol
Hohol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hohol trying to remain calm as Phillips controls from the top position.#T14#
Hohol is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hohol manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phillips (16) vs (11) Hohol
Hohol is thwarting Phillips's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hohol working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Phillips's thigh. Phillips counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hohol wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillips takes the fight on points by 16 to 11.
A relieved looking Jack Phillips thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 132 wins and 81 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 129 wins and 87 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Diesel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Jello jumps guard.
Diesel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jello wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Jello can't keep his opponent in guard - Diesel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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.
Jello is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jello avoid being mounted?
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Diesel 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.
Diesel prevents Jello from improving his position.#T2#
Diesel is pressing down on Jello's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jello is holding on for now.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jello is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Jello is trying to control but Diesel passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (0) vs (3) Diesel#T3#
Diesel is staying tight to Jello's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Diesel working away.
Diesel staying calm.#SUB2#
Diesel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
Jello is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Jello is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Diesel tries to move to mount but Jello blocks the move with his legs.
Diesel taking a breather here.
Jello tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diesel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diesel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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. #T6#
Jello is looking for a sweep.
Diesel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Jello manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Diesel. #SUB#
Diesel lying in Jello's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Jello decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Diesel taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moldy Jello!
A relieved looking Moldy Jello thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 54 losses; Nick Rodriquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Sea Snake!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Snake shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rodriquez (0) vs (2) Snake
Snake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Snake trying to control from half guard but Rodriquez is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Snake is looking to take a break and control but Rodriquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Rodriquez'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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Snake is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rodriquez reverses the position - he's now on top in Snake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (2) vs (2) Snake#T2#
Rodriquez being controlled here momentarily.
Rodriquez looking to pass the guard.
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Rodriquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rodriquez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Snake.
Rodriquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Snake trying to control the position here.
Snake working a defensive guard here.
Snake wants to control but Rodriquez passes easily into half guard.
#T4#
Snake is trying to control but Rodriquez manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (5) vs (2) Snake
Rodriquez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rodriquez prevents Snake from getting the reversal.#T5#
Rodriquez fails to take his opponent's back.
Snake is looking to improve his position but Rodriquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Snake tries to control the position but Rodriquez now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rodriquez (8) vs (2) Snake
Snake manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rodriquez's guard. Nice work there by Snake.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (4) Snake
Snake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Snake trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom. #T6#
Snake passes into half guard.
Snake controlling the action here.
Snake moves into full mount! Rodriquez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rodriquez (8) vs (7) Snake
Rodriquez is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Snake trying to control but Rodriquez is having none of it.
Rodriquez tries to reverse the position but Snake maintains control.
Snake controlling from the full mount.
Rodriquez is looking to improve his position but Snake isn't that keen on the idea.
Snake avoids the attempt from Rodriquez to control.#T8#
Rodriquez holds on to Snake around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Snake takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Snake looking to control but Rodriquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rodriquez gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Snake controlling the pace.
Snake prevents Rodriquez from improving his position.
Rodriquez moves into full guard.
Rodriquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Snake wants to control from the top but Rodriquez keeps moving. #T10#
Snake looking to pass the guard.
Rodriquez wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment.
Snake trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rodriquez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rodriquez (10) vs (7) Snake
Snake is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Snake looking to control.
#T11#
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rodriquez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Snake has locked up a guillotine! Snake's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rodriquez is holding on here and Snake must be using up a lot of energy. Rodriquez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Snake gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sea Snake!
Sea Snake 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 117 wins and 68 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Slim Perkins!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Perkins looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (0) vs (2) Perkins
Ramirez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perkins's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (2) Perkins#SUB2#
Perkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Perkins trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Perkins working for submissions but it's allowed Ramirez to get to half guard.
Perkins is looking for a sweep. Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ramirez 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.#T1#
Ramirez trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Perkins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Perkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Perkins trying to control but Ramirez postures up.
Perkins felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ramirez controlling the action here.
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.
Ramirez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (2) Perkins#T3#
Ramirez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Perkins to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (8) vs (2) Perkins
I would not like to be Perkins right now.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Perkins from escaping the position.
#T4#
Perkins trying to control the action but Ramirez just sinks the hooks in.
Perkins wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ramirez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Ramirez keeps control of the position as Perkins tries to break free.
#T6#
Ramirez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Perkins.
Ramirez struggling to keep hold of the position.
Perkins trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Perkins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7#
Perkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramirez is keen to just control but Perkins is a slippery customer.
Perkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perkins is keeping the position for now.
Perkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Ramirez won't allow Perkins to sweep him here.
Perkins working a defensive guard here.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Perkins trying to control the position.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Perkins keeps moving. #T9#
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Perkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Perkins, not yet.
Perkins wants to hit a sweep here but Ramirez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Perkins there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (11) vs (2) Perkins
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Perkins wants to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Perkins tries to reverse the position but Ramirez maintains control.#T11#
Perkins wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (14) vs (2) Perkins
Ramirez wants to control but Perkins is keeping busy.
Ramirez doesn't have the hooks in and Perkins manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (14) vs (4) Perkins
Perkins stays in close to Ramirez's body and controls the position.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily.
Perkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Perkins works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T13#
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
Perkins is trying to control. Ramirez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Perkins 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.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Perkins keeps him under control.#T14#
Perkins is stalling here. Ramirez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Perkins seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ramirez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ramirez (18) vs (4) Perkins
Perkins is looking to regain half guard here but Ramirez keeps moving and retains side control.
Ramirez slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perkins is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Jackson Ramirez made sure to mention his sponsor, Threads of Fate in his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 24 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 102 wins and 73 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Borgia looks for a takedown but Ignatowski sprawls well.
Ignatowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Borgia defends it well.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ignatowski. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Borgia (0) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski trying to control the action but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Borgia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ignatowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia prevents Ignatowski from improving position.
My spies in KFA inform me that Ignatowski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Borgia is working away. #T1#
Ignatowski working away.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Borgia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski controls the position.
Borgia is looking for a sweep.
Ignatowski taking a breather here.
Borgia is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Borgia wants to control but Ignatowski postures up.
Ignatowski is looking to take a break and control but Borgia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ignatowski staying calm.
Ignatowski tries to advance to mount but Borgia denies him.
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face as Ignatowski controls the position. #T3#
Borgia is trying to control Ignatowski's posture but Ignatowski avoids it.
Ignatowski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Borgia's legs.
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard.
Borgia isn't going anywhere.
Borgia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ignatowski trying to control the position but Borgia is working away. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Borgia is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Borgia is a slippery customer.
Borgia trying to control from the bottom.
Borgia is trying is best to control the position here.
Ignatowski is keen to just control but Borgia is a slippery customer.
Borgia won't allow Ignatowski to pass to mount.
Ignatowski wants to control but Borgia is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Borgia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T5#
Ignatowski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Borgia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borgia.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia trying to control the position here.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Borgia pulls Ignatowski in to control the position.
Ignatowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Ignatowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ignatowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Borgia managing to control the position. #T7#
We've been hearing good reports from Borgia's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Borgia has his foot on Ignatowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ignatowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Ignatowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Ignatowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia controls Ignatowski momentarily but Ignatowski frees himself.
Borgia has his hands on Ignatowski's head, controlling the position. #T9#
Borgia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ignatowski's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (4) Ignatowski
Borgia is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia stopping the sweep attempt from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T10#
Borgia passes into half guard.
Borgia prevents Ignatowski from improving his position.
Ignatowski is in trouble now - Borgia has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (4) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to control but Borgia is having none of it.
Borgia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Borgia is looking to take Ignatowski's back but instead Ignatowski gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T11#
Borgia content to control rather than advance.
Borgia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Borgia is pressing down on Ignatowski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ignatowski is holding on for now. #T12#
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski has Borgia pulled in close to control his posture.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ignatowski is keeping the position for now.
Ignatowski is trying to keep Borgia in close.
Borgia sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Ignatowski seems keen to control Borgia's posture.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
Borgia is fighting to break Ignatowski's control of his arms but Ignatowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Borgia looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Borgia postures up.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borgia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borgia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ignatowski's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Well, if Borgia 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
A very excited looking Cesare Borgia rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 14 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Prochazka sprawls well. Prochazka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunter has a takedown stuffed.
Prochazka fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Prochazka sprawls well. Prochazka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
Yuri Prochazka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Hunter.#TD#
Prochazka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (0) Hunter
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hunter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Prochazka controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hunter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Hunter 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.#T2#
Hunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prochazka wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Hunter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (2) vs (2) Hunter
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.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prochazka is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Hunter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hunter tries to free his leg and advance position but Prochazka is retaining full guard.
Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Prochazka.
Hunter slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Hunter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Prochazka preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Prochazka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Prochazka.
Prochazka is pulling down on Hunter's head to control his posture. #T5#
Hunter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Prochazka trying to control the position.
Prochazka is pulling down on Hunter's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunter, at least for the moment.#T6#
Hunter controlling from the top position.
It looks like Hunter 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.#T7#
Prochazka keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Prochazka is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Prochazka is really struggling to control Hunter but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hunter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Prochazka trying to control the position here.
Prochazka wants to sweep but no luck.
Prochazka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prochazka is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Hunter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Prochazka seems keen to control Hunter's posture.
Hunter is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
Prochazka is trying to keep Hunter in close.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Prochazka is keeping the position.#T11#
Hunter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Prochazka pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage.
Hunter wants to pass the guard but Prochazka is keeping the position.#T12#
Hunter preventing the sweep.
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Prochazka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Prochazka pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage.
Prochazka seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hunter is looking to pass into half guard but Prochazka pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Prochazka is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Prochazka (4) vs (2) Hunter#T14#
Hunter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Prochazka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now.
Prochazka stays in close to Hunter's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunter is trying to control the position but Prochazka postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prochazka takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Yuri Prochazka retains his heavyweight title!
Yuri Prochazka 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 welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 10 losses; Lou Gotch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 55 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gotch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alopodis as he avoids it easily.
Alopodis shoots for a double leg takedown but Gotch sprawls well. He's pushed Alopodis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Gotch drives through with a takedown into Alopodis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gotch (2) vs (0) Alopodis
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis seems keen to control Gotch's posture.
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Gotch tries to pass.
Gotch 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Gotch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Gotch trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Gotch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alopodis seems keen to control Gotch's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Alopodis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gotch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully. #T4#
Alopodis seems keen to control Gotch's posture.
Gotch slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T5#
Alopodis is pulling down on Gotch's head. It's preventing any offense from Gotch, at least for the moment.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Gotch from controlling successfully. #T6#
Alopodis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gotch wants to control from the top but Alopodis keeps moving.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
Gotch looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T7#
Let's hope that Alopodis 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.
Gotch stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.
Alopodis is controlling Gotch's posture.
Gotch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Gotch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Gotch slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis is trying to maintain the position but Gotch is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alopodis desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T10#
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.
Gotch performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11##SUB#
Gotch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gotch takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T12#
Gotch is pressing down on Alopodis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alopodis is holding on for now.
Gotch prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Gotch controlling the action here.#T13#
Alopodis is concentrating on defense, preventing Gotch from advancing position.
Gotch slows the pace down in half guard.
Gotch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Alopodis has a hand on Gotch's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gotch takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gotch (5) vs (0) Alopodis
Gotch content just to control the position here.
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gotch controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gotch takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Lou Gotch is the new welterweight champion!
Lou Gotch thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 94 wins and 79 losses; Long Wang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Luke Penn!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Wang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Penn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wang (2) vs (0) Penn
Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wang is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang 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.
Wang is fighting to break Penn's control of his arms but Penn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Penn for as long as he can get away with.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Wang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wang 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.
Penn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (5) vs (0) Penn
Penn seems a little lost for a moment, as Wang dominates the positioning.#T2#
Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Penn being controlled for a moment.
Penn wants to control but Wang postures up.
Penn is trying to improve his position.
Wang taking a breather here.
Wang'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.#T3#
Wang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Penn wants to control but Wang postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Further stalling from Wang.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Penn trying to remain calm as Wang controls from the top position.#T4#
Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang controls the position from side control.
Wang working away.
Penn tries to buck Wang off but Wang is having none of it.
Wang wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Wang just content to control the position. #T5#
Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
Penn tries to bench press Wang off him but Wang keeps the position.
Wang is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn is letting Wang control him for a moment.
Wang wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Wang wants to control for a moment but Penn uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
#T6#
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn looking to control.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Wang pushes down on Penn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.
Penn tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.#T7#
Penn trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
Penn 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.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.
Wang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Penn tries to roll over but Wang keeps him under control.
Wang controlling the pace.
Penn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T8#
Wang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Wang 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.
#T9#
Penn trying to hold on to Wang's head to control him but Wang postures up.
Wang is taking a breather. Penn 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.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang 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.
Wang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Wang 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. #T10#
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn wants to sweep here but Wang controlling him for the moment.
Wang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Penn is pulling down on Wang's head to control his posture.
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wang passes Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wang is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Penn wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wang trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom. #T12#
Wang trying to pass the guard but Penn defending well.
Wang works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wang (8) vs (0) Penn
Wang trying to control the position but Penn is working away.
Penn tries to bench press Wang off him but Wang keeps the position.
Wang staying calm.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wang.#T13##SUB#
Wang is trying to get an arm triangle but Penn is defending well.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wang controls the position from side control.#T14#
You can see the frustration on Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Long Wang retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Long Wang thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 21 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; David Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gomes enables Oh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gomes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (0) Gomes
Gomes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gomes trying to control the position.
Oh is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HELLCADEMY that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Oh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomes is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Oh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gomes pulls Oh in close to prevent any damage.
Gomes keeping full guard, as Oh tries to pass.
Oh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2##SUB2#
Oh sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Gomes doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Oh 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 Gomes - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Gomes!
David Gomes is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath David Gomes 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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