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Pitbull VIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Gracy Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Damian Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Wayne darts in and clinches Jr up against the cage.
Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wayne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jr is defending well.
Wayne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Wayne manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jr jumps guard but Wayne turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wayne wants a takedown.
Gracy Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Wayne.
Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Wayne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wayne steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jr.#CL2#
Wayne closes the distance and pushes Jr back into the cage.
Wayne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wayne tries to score a body lock takedown but Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr has Wayne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wayne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wayne is working for takedown but Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jr tries for a takedown but Wayne manages to get underhooks.
Jr is pressed up against the cage. Wayne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jr down to the mat. Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jr.
Wayne wants to counter with a clinch but Jr pushes him away.#T1##CL2#
Wayne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wayne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Wayne moves into the clinch successfully.
Jr gets underhooks to prevent Wayne's takedown attempt.
Wayne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wayne to keep the fight standing.
Wayne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Wayne darts in and clinches Jr up against the cage.#T2#
Wayne is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wayne drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wayne avoids it really well and circles away.
Wayne wants to counter with a clinch but Jr pushes him away.#CL2#
Wayne gets a clinch. #T3#
Wayne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Jr is pressed up against the cage. Wayne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jr down to the mat. Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wayne avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Wayne rushes Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Wayne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wayne is working for takedown but Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wayne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jr. #CL2#
Wayne has Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wayne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wayne wants a takedown but no success here.
Wayne gets underhooks to prevent Jr's takedown attempt.
Jr is pressed up against the cage. Wayne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jr down to the mat. Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T5#
Wayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jr sets himself, and Wayne steps forward looking for the clinch! Jr avoids it this time.
Gracy Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jr shoots and misses #CL2#
and Wayne counters by moving into the clinch.
Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wayne to keep the fight standing.
Wayne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wayne wants a takedown.
Wayne is looking for a takedown.
Wayne tries to score a body lock takedown but Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wayne is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wayne looks winded!
Jr jumps guard but Wayne turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wayne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jr is defending well.
Jr wants a takedown.
Jr stops a takedown attempt from Wayne.
Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wayne after a bit of a struggle. #T6#
Wayne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jr is pressed up against the cage. Wayne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jr down to the mat. Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wayne circles away.#CL2#
Wayne clinches with his opponent.
Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wayne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wayne tries for a takedown but Jr manages to get underhooks.
Wayne is trying to drag Jr to the mat but Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jr is working for takedown but Wayne is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wayne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jr is pressed up against the cage. Wayne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jr down to the mat. Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T7##CL2#
Wayne forces Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Jr stops a takedown attempt from Wayne.
Wayne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jr can't get the takedown.
Jr tries for a takedown but Wayne manages to get underhooks.
Wayne tries for a takedown but Jr manages to get underhooks.
Jr stops a takedown attempt from Wayne.
Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wayne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wayne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jr prevents it.
Wayne goes for a takedown attempt but Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Jr moves into range and clinches up with Wayne.#T8#
Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wayne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wayne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wayne is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wayne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jr can't get the takedown.
Jr wants a takedown.
Wayne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jr is defending well.
Jr is working for takedown but Wayne is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wayne drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T9##TD#
Jr has Wayne pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jr pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wayne tumbling to the mat - Jr dives into Wayne's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jr (2) vs (0) Wayne
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jr being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Jr drops back looking for a leg! Wayne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wayne manages to kick Jr off! Jr jumps back into Wayne's guard.
Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Wayne is retaining full guard.
Wayne has Jr pulled in close to control his posture.
Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne is keeping the position for now.
Jr trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom. #T10#
Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne is keeping the position for now.
Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Wayne.
Wayne controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Wayne is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jr wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Wayne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jr is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wayne is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jr (2) vs (2) Wayne#T11#
Wayne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Jr keeps moving.
Wayne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jr is keeping the position for now.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Jr keeps moving.
Wayne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jr tries to get out of the position.#T12#
Wayne trying to control but Jr is working from the bottom.
Wayne looking to sit in guard and control but Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jr (4) vs (2) Wayne
Wayne wants to sweep but no luck.
Wayne working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jr is fighting to break Wayne's control of his arms but Wayne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wayne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Jr trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jr drops back looking for a leg! Wayne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wayne manages to kick Jr off! Jr jumps back into Wayne's guard.
Jr wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Wayne is pulling down on Jr's head to control his posture.
Jr stands and throws Wayne's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jr (7) vs (2) Wayne#SUB#
Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wayne sneaks back into half guard.#T14#
Wayne moves into full guard.
Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne is keeping the position for now.
Jr passes Wayne's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wayne wants to improve his position but Jr is controlling well.
Wayne keeps trying to improve his position.
Wayne is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Jr is looking for a kimura but Wayne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jr to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wayne keeps working. #SUB#
Wayne is defending against the submission attempts here by Jr.
Wayne trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jr takes the fight on points by 7 to 2. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Breaker Jitsu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Leroy Jinx!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Jinx gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jitsu looking for a takedown.
Jitsu tries to pull guard but Jinx won't allow it.
Jitsu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jitsu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jinx prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breaker Jitsu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jinx tries to pull guard but Jitsu holds him up against the cage and eventually Jinx drops back down to his feet.
Jinx jumps guard but Jitsu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jitsu tries for a takedown but Jinx manages to get underhooks.
Jinx fails to pull guard.
Jinx fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jinx fails to pull guard.
Jitsu wants a takedown.
Jitsu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jitsu tries to score a body lock takedown but Jinx shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jinx tries to pull guard but Jitsu holds him up against the cage and eventually Jinx drops back down to his feet.
Jinx fails to pull guard.
Jinx tries to pull guard but Jitsu holds him up against the cage and eventually Jinx drops back down to his feet.
Jinx is trying to pull guard but Jitsu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Jinx gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jitsu.
Jinx tries to pull guard but Jitsu won't allow it.
Jitsu is working for takedown but Jinx is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jinx tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jitsu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jinx fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jinx jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jitsu walks away with a smile on his face. Jinx gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Jitsu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jinx did well to prevent Jitsu getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jitsu (2) vs (0) Jinx#SUB#
Jitsu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jinx defends it well.
Jinx is trying to maintain the position but Jitsu is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jinx is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Jinx is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jinx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Jitsu seems to be looking for submissions.
Jinx is looking for a sweep. Jitsu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jinx is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Jitsu has latched onto it... Big trouble! Jitsu pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Jinx is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Jitsu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Breaker Jitsu! |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Nedser Kiely! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ethan Bear!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Kiely gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Kiely gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bear regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kiely (2) vs (0) Bear
Bear has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLCADEMY. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kiely controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kiely is looking to advance position but Bear has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kiely (2) vs (4) Bear
Kiely gets back to half guard.
Bear trying to control from half guard but Kiely is working away.
Kiely makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kiely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kiely is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiely (4) vs (4) Bear
Kiely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Kiely has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kiely advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kiely (7) vs (4) Bear#SUB#
Kiely tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kiely has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kiely controls the position.#SUB#
Kiely is trying to get an arm triangle but Bear is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Kiely working away.#T2#
Kiely staying calm.
Kiely continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Kiely working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bear is being controlled here. #T4##SUB#
Kiely has hold of Bear's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bear tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kiely cranks the arm and Bear screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bear, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nedser Kiely!
A relieved looking Nedser Kiely 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 15 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Juanito Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hill dives in and scores a takedown into Escobar's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (0) Escobar#SUB2#
Escobar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hill wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Hill sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Escobar's guard. #SUB#
Hill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Escobar defends it well.
Hill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escobar keeps working.
Escobar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Escobar.#SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Escobar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Hill trying to control but Escobar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Escobar has his foot on Hill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hill works his way back into a safe position though.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Escobar is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Escobar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill pushes down on Escobar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Escobar is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hill seems to be working for a kimura but Escobar defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Escobar works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Escobar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hill defends well.
Hill forces his way into half guard.#T2##SUB#
Hill is looking for a kimura here.
Hill trying to control the action but Escobar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hill is working for a kimura but Escobar is defending it quite comfortably.
Escobar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Hill seems to be looking for submissions.
Hill trying to control the action but Escobar is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Escobar manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Escobar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Hill avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hill slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (5) vs (0) Escobar
Escobar gets back to half guard.
Hill is trying to control. Escobar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Escobar tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Escobar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Escobar gets back to full guard.
Escobar keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB#
Hill is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hill slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (8) vs (0) Escobar#SUB#
Hill tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Escobar is trying to improve his position.
Hill trying to control the action but Escobar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Escobar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5#
Hill advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hill (10) vs (0) Escobar
Hill pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Escobar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hill wants to take Escobar's back but he can't do it this time.
Hill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Escobar is looking to escape. #SUB#
Hill with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Hill working for a submission but Escobar is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Hill is working for a guillotine from mount but Escobar frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Hill is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Escobar to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Escobar shrugs it off. #T6#
Escobar is working to get back to half guard.
Escobar gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Escobar manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Escobar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escobar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hill has managed to get both his arms back between Escobar's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Escobar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hill advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (13) vs (0) Escobar#SUB#
Hill is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Escobar is trying to escape and Hill transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Escobar is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hill! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Hill! |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Hero Complex!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gracie dives in and scores a takedown into Complex's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Complex
Complex is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Complex is retaining full guard. #T1#
Gracie stays in close to Complex's body and controls the position.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Complex for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Complex is retaining full guard.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie preventing the sweep. #T2#
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie stays in close to Complex's body and controls the position.
Gracie continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Complex seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.
Complex is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie won't allow Complex to sweep him here. #T4#
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Complex is retaining full guard.
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Complex is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Complex swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Complex is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T6#
Complex working a defensive guard here.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie postures up.
#T7#
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Complex trying to control the position here.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
More hug and hope from Gracie.
Complex trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Complex is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up. #T10#
Complex is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Complex looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie 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. #T11#
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Complex is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Complex's guard.
Complex trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracie manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Complex
Gracie controlling the pace for now.
Complex keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Gracie controlling from mount.
Complex is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Complex keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie controlling from the full mount.
Complex is controlling an arm, preventing Gracie from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T14#
Gracie controlling his opponent.
Complex is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie wants to take Complex's back but he can't do it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Kron Gracie 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Paddy Mcgillicutty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Billy Riley!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Riley shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Mcgillicutty darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mcgillicutty (2) vs (0) Riley
Mcgillicutty keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Riley keeping control of the position.
Riley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley wants to control but Mcgillicutty is keeping busy.
#T1#
Riley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Mcgillicutty stalling. #T2#
Riley wants to improve his position but Mcgillicutty is controlling well.
Riley controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riley trying to control but Mcgillicutty postures up.
#T3#
Riley tries to get to full guard but Mcgillicutty has control of the leg.
Mcgillicutty wants to free his trapped foot but Riley is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Mcgillicutty is trying to control. Riley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Riley tries to roll over but Mcgillicutty keeps him under control.#T5#
Mcgillicutty trying to mount his opponent but Riley defends it.
Riley is concentrating on defense, preventing Mcgillicutty from advancing position.
Riley tries to roll over but Mcgillicutty keeps him under control.
Riley is controlling Mcgillicutty's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T6#
Mcgillicutty perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Riley is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riley trying to control but Mcgillicutty postures up.
Mcgillicutty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Riley is trying is best to control the position here. #T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Riley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Riley keeping hold of Mcgillicutty's head, controlling as best he can.
Mcgillicutty slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Riley is looking to improve his position.
Riley is refusing to be controlled, as Mcgillicutty sits in half guard.
Riley wants to control but Mcgillicutty is keeping busy.
Mcgillicutty performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Mcgillicutty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Riley is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcgillicutty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Riley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Riley is trying to control but can't.
Mcgillicutty wants to free his trapped foot but Riley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mcgillicutty controlling the pace. #T12#
Riley is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley is looking for a sweep. Mcgillicutty is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcgillicutty is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Riley desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mcgillicutty controlling the action here.#T13#
Riley is looking to improve his position.
Riley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T14#
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Riley is keeping him busy.
Riley is positioning himself well to prevent Mcgillicutty advancing to mount.
Well, if Mcgillicutty 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mcgillicutty takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
Paddy Mcgillicutty spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Billy Riley was interviewed post fight and said 'Shiiiiiit'. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 40 losses; Dragon Li Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sisko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Chai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (0) vs (4) Sisko
Chai is trying to control Sisko's posture but Sisko avoids it.
Sisko controlling from side mount.
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We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is letting Sisko control him for a moment. #T1#
Chai tries to improve position but can't.
Chai sneaks back into half guard.
Sisko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Sisko has control of the leg. #T2#
Chai is in trouble now - Sisko has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (7) Sisko
Chai stops Sisko from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sisko keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Sisko looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai can't escape the position.
Sisko controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Sisko controlling his opponent.
Sisko wants to take Chai's back but he can't do it this time.
Sisko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Chai wants to control but Sisko is having none of it.
Sisko controlling his opponent.
Chai wants to control but Sisko is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sisko takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Sisko prevents Chai from getting the reversal.
Chai wants to hold on but Sisko pushes him away.
Chai tries to control Sisko's body but Sisko pushes him off. Chai squirms to his side and now Sisko has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (10) Sisko
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T7#
Sisko is hanging on to Chai's back as he tries to escape.
#T8#
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Sisko controlling from the back.
Sisko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
I really don't envy Chai right now.
Good control from Sisko.
Chai wants to control his opponent's hands but Sisko gets his hands free.
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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.#T10#
Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sisko biding his time, controlling Chai.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Sisko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
You can see the frustration on Chai's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sisko is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T11#
More stalling from Sisko.
Chai trying to control but not successfully. #T12#
Sisko doesn't have the hooks in and Chai manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (10) Sisko
Sisko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (12) Sisko
Chai has control of Sisko's left arm, preventing Sisko from doing any damage.
Sisko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Sisko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Sisko 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.
Sisko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Sisko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sisko stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sisko wins on points by 12 to 2. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Abasi Njagi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 49 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cruz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Njagi is fending him off so far but Cruz persists. Nope, Njagi circles away and we're back to standing.
Njagi misses with a takedown attempt - Cruz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cruz. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Njagi (0) vs (4) Cruz
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.
Njagi tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Njagi regains half guard.
Njagi is looking to get back to full guard here but Cruz has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (7) Cruz
Njagi wants to control but Cruz postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njagi is looking to reverse the position.
Njagi can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Njagi is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
Cruz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Njagi is trying to control Cruz's posture but Cruz avoids it.
Njagi is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Njagi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cruz controlling the position. #T2#
Njagi is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
Njagi is being controlled here.
Njagi tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
Njagi is working hard here to advance position.
Njagi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crimson Crow Combat, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cruz takes a little break here. Njagi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Cruz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
You can see the frustration on Njagi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Cruz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Njagi is looking for a sweep.
Cruz takes a little break here. Njagi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Njagi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Njagi sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Njagi moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Njagi looking for subs off his back but Cruz has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cruz is thwarting Njagi's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Njagi has a hand on Cruz's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cruz takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (10) Cruz
Cruz controlling his opponent.
Njagi tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Cruz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Njagi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Njagi is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz stalling.
Njagi trying to hold on to Cruz's head to control him but Cruz postures up.
Njagi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Njagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Cruz slows the pace down in half guard.
Njagi tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Cruz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Njagi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Njagi.#T8#
Njagi is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up. #SUB#
Njagi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Njagi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cruz passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (13) Cruz
Cruz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Njagi tries to improve position but can't. #T9#
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.
Njagi is looking for a sweep.
Cruz controlling the position.
Njagi is trying to improve his position.
Cruz controlling the position.
Cruz working away.#T10#
Njagi tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz controls the position.
Njagi is looking for a sweep.
Cruz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Njagi tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Cruz stalls from top position.
Njagi is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Njagi can't do much from the bottom here.
Cruz 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 Njagi's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cruz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Njagi tries to bench press Cruz off him but Cruz keeps the position.
Cruz controls the position.
Njagi regains half guard.
Cruz controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Cruz 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.#T12#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Cruz.
Njagi is looking for a sweep. Cruz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Njagi wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Cruz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Njagi is looking to get back to full guard here but Cruz has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Njagi (0) vs (16) Cruz
Njagi is trying to improve his position.
Cruz controls the position.#T14#
Njagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cruz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Yet more stalling tactics from Cruz.
Njagi is looking for a sweep.
Cruz staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Njagi is looking to regain half guard here but Cruz keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cruz wins on points by 16 to 0.
An out of breath Darian Cruz 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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Co-main event
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Hoodoo Brown!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rules shoots in and gets a takedown into Brown's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (0) Brown#SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rules is stalling in the full guard.
Brown controls Rules momentarily but Rules frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rules gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing good reports from Rules'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#
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Rules defends it easily.
Rules slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SUB2#
Brown has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rules is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brown. Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (5) vs (0) Brown
Brown tries to bench press Rules off him but Rules keeps the position. #T3#
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
Rules in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown is trying to escape the position but Rules is controlling the position.
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.
Rules seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brown for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face as Rules controls the position.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Rules trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Rules 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 Brown's shoulder. That is not cool. #T6#
Brown tries to bench press Rules off him but Rules keeps the position.
Brown manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brown wants to control the action here but instead Rules manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (8) vs (0) Brown
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown reaches up to try and control the position but Rules seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Brown rolls and tries to escape and now Rules has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Rules (11) vs (0) Brown
A lull in the action here.
Rules keeps control of the position as Brown tries to break free.
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.
#T7#
Brown tries to break free.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
Rules controls the position.
Brown wants to control his opponent's hands but Rules gets his hands free.
Brown tries to escape but Rules has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rules is trying to stick to Brown's back but Brown is turning into Rules. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rules's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brown. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (11) vs (2) Brown
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Rules is retaining full guard.
Brown trying to move into half guard but instead Rules has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (13) vs (2) Brown
Brown 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.
Brown trying to control the position.
#T9#
Rules is stalling in the full guard.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (13) vs (4) Brown
Brown is looking to advance position but Rules has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rules (17) vs (4) Brown
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Brown wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rules (20) vs (4) Brown
Brown is in bad spot here.
Brown trying to control the hands but Rules breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T11#
Rules has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Brown do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rules has the hooks in. Brown is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12#
Rules doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (20) vs (6) Brown
Rules pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rules is keeping the position for now.
Rules is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Brown looking to pass the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Brown working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Brown passes Rules's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rules has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown moves into full mount! Rules won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (20) vs (9) Brown
Rules can't escape the position.
Brown fails to move to back control.
Rules regains half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown uses his free foot to push down on Rules's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rules. Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (20) vs (12) Brown
Rules manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Rules is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rules takes the fight on points by 20 to 12. |
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Main event
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 22 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 26 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Borgia drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Borgia (4) vs (0) Magomedov
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face as Borgia controls the position.
Borgia working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia wants to control but Magomedov is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov manages to get back to half guard.
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.
Borgia is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Borgia passes into side control, despite Magomedov's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov struggling a bit here.
Magomedov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Borgia is staying active.
Borgia trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T2#
Borgia content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Magomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Borgia controls the position. #T3#
Borgia working away.
Magomedov is trying to escape the position but Borgia is controlling the position.
Magomedov tries to bench press Borgia off him but Borgia keeps the position.
Borgia staying calm.
Borgia working away.#T4#
Borgia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Magomedov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Borgia working away.#T5#
Borgia trying to control the action but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov is trying to improve his position.
Borgia staying calm.
Magomedov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (7) vs (2) Magomedov#T6#
Borgia is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Magomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T7#
Borgia moves into full guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Borgia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov preventing the sweep.
Borgia seems keen to control Magomedov's posture.#T8#
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Borgia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magomedov won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
Borgia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9#
Borgia keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.
Borgia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Magomedov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T10#
Borgia controlling Magomedov's posture.
Borgia working a defensive guard here.
Magomedov 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. #T11#
Borgia looking for a sweep. Not yet Borgia, not yet.
Magomedov 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.
Borgia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Borgia is trying to control the position but Magomedov postures up. #T12#
Borgia managing to control the position.
Borgia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Magomedov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (7) vs (5) Magomedov
Borgia tries to improve position but can't.
Borgia is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Borgia tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Borgia wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov is staying tight to Borgia's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Borgia is working from the bottom.
Magomedov 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 Borgia's shoulder. That is not cool. #T14#
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working.
Borgia seems a little lost for a moment, as Magomedov dominates the positioning.
Borgia can't do much from the bottom here.
Borgia trying to remain calm as Magomedov controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
Cesare Borgia is the new super heavyweight champion!
Cesare Borgia tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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