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Pitbull XVIII 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 8 losses; Leroy Jinx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Cazic Thule!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Jinx closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Jinx pulls guard successfully.
Thule preventing the sweep.
Jinx can't keep his opponent in guard - Thule advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jinx tries to roll over but Thule keeps him under control.
Thule is pressing down on Jinx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jinx is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Thule is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Thule wants to work for an arm triangle but Jinx is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thule is working for a submission of some sort.
Jinx wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Thule frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jinx (0) vs (3) Thule
Jinx knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thule on the ground.#SUB2#
Thule looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jinx on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jinx tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Thule has control of Jinx's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jinx regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jinx is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Thule jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jinx manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Thule is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jinx has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Thule in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jinx is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cazic Thule! |
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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 2 wins and 0 losses; Aydin Wolfe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Damian Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wolfe.
Wolfe shoots and misses #CL2#
and Wayne counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Wayne works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wolfe (0) vs (2) Wayne
Wayne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolfe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wayne controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wayne advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfe wants to get back to full guard.
Wayne seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wayne's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wolfe tries to get to full guard but Wayne has control of the leg.
Wayne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wolfe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Wayne is looking to advance position but Wolfe won't allow it.
Wayne looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wayne prevents Wolfe from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wayne prevents Wolfe from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne controlling the action here.#T2#
Wayne trying to mount his opponent but Wolfe defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wolfe wants to get back to full guard.
Wayne takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wolfe tries to get to full guard but Wayne has control of the leg.
Wayne is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wolfe moves into full guard.
#T3#
Wayne works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wolfe tries to roll over but Wayne keeps him under control.
Wolfe won't allow Wayne to pass to mount.
Wolfe tries to roll over but Wayne keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wayne prevents Wolfe from improving his position.
Wayne performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wayne prevents Wolfe from improving his position.
Wolfe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolfe is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Wolfe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wayne defends well.
Wayne sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
More stalling from Wayne.
Wolfe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wayne is one step ahead there.
Wayne tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolfe is retaining full guard.
Wolfe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Wolfe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Wayne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wolfe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wayne has managed to get both his arms back between Wolfe's legs - danger averted.
Wayne passes Wolfe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wayne is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wolfe is looking for a sweep. Wayne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Wayne 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.
#T5#
Wolfe is trying to get back to full guard.
Wayne has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wolfe (0) vs (5) Wayne
Wolfe is looking to improve his position but Wayne isn't that keen on the idea.
Wayne controlling the position easily from mount.
Wolfe regains half guard.
Wolfe tries to get to full guard but Wayne has control of the leg.
Wolfe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wolfe.
Wayne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
Wayne won't allow Wolfe to sweep him here.
Wayne stays in close to Wolfe's body and controls the position.
Wolfe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wayne is one step ahead there.
Wolfe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wolfe (2) vs (5) Wayne
Wayne tries to roll over but Wolfe keeps him under control.
Wayne won't allow Wolfe to pass to mount.
Wayne is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wayne won't allow Wolfe to pass to mount. #T7#
Wolfe prevents Wayne from improving his position.
Wolfe works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wolfe (5) vs (5) Wayne
Wayne is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Wolfe looking for a guillotine from mount but Wayne is having none of it.
Wayne prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Wolfe is looking to work his way around to Wayne's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wayne tries to reverse the position but Wolfe maintains control.
Wolfe takes Wayne's back. Score +3 for taking back: Wolfe (8) vs (5) Wayne#SUB#
Wolfe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Wolfe controlling well, preventing Wayne from escaping the position.
#T8#
Wayne is still trying to improve position.
Wayne trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wayne is trying to break free.
Wayne is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Wolfe off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Wolfe looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Wayne taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aydin Wolfe!
A relieved looking Aydin Wolfe 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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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 0 wins and 2 losses; Edgar Freeman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Brady Swayde!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Freeman tries to sprawl but Swayde drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Freeman (0) vs (2) Swayde#SUB#
Freeman actively working from the bottom here.
Swayde trying to control the action but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Swayde is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Freeman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Freeman tries to roll over but Swayde keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Freeman with the active half guard here but Swayde passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Freeman (0) vs (5) Swayde
Swayde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freeman keeps working. #T1#
Freeman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Freeman actively working from the bottom here.
Freeman is not content to let Swayde control the position.#SUB#
Freeman looking for subs from the bottom but Swayde mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Freeman (0) vs (8) Swayde
Freeman is trying to reverse the position but instead Swayde has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Freeman (0) vs (11) Swayde
Freeman is breathing heavily.
Freeman is keeping busy.
Freeman tries to break free.
#T2##SUB2#
Freeman won't enjoy being in this position. Swayde looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Freeman is tapping - it's over boys! Swayde picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brady Swayde!
Brady Swayde decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 0 wins and 8 losses; Alistair Ubereem! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ubereem changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ecker tries to avoid it but Ubereem manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ecker to the ground. Ecker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ubereem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ecker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ubereem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ecker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ubereem has Ecker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ecker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Ubereem. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ecker has hold of one of Ubereem's legs. Ubereem is fighting the takedown attempt but Ecker gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ubereem (0) vs (2) Ecker
Ubereem can't keep his opponent in guard - Ecker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ubereem is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ecker seems to be working for a kimura but Ubereem defends the submission attempt.
Ecker prevents Ubereem from improving his position.#T1#
Ecker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ubereem! Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (0) vs (5) Ecker
Ubereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ecker is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Ubereem is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Ubereem (0) vs (8) Ecker
I really don't envy Ubereem right now.
Ecker is not going to allow Ubereem to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Ecker patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Ubereem showing good submission defense here.
Ubereem wants to escape the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Ecker looking to break Ubereem's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ubereem remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ecker will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ecker is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ubereem knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ubereem for a finish. #SUB2#
Ecker looking for the choke but no joy.
Ubereem is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Ecker tightening his grip on Ubereem, looking for the choke.
Ubereem tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Ecker patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB2#
Ubereem is in a bad position with Ecker working for a choke. Ubereem manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ubereem (2) vs (8) Ecker#SUB2#
Ecker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Ubereem has gone for a leg lock! Ecker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ubereem's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ubereem (2) vs (10) Ecker
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ecker working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ubereem keeping full guard, as Ecker tries to pass. #SUB#
Ecker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ubereem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ecker has managed to get both his arms back between Ubereem's legs - danger averted.
Ubereem wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ubereem looking for a guillotine here but Ecker defends easily.
Ecker wants to pass the guard but Ubereem is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
Ecker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ubereem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ecker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (2) vs (13) Ecker
Ubereem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ecker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Ecker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ubereem, who protects the arm well.
Ubereem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ecker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ecker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ubereem keeps working. #T5#
Ubereem tries to improve position but can't.
Ubereem is working hard here to advance position.
Ecker trying to control the action but Ubereem is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ecker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Ecker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ubereem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Ubereem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ubereem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ubereem is trying to maintain the position but Ecker is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ecker seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ubereem actively working from the bottom here.
Ecker is thwarting Ubereem's attempts to control the position.
Ubereem is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ubereem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Ecker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ubereem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ecker uses his free foot to push down on Ubereem's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ubereem. Score +3 for passing guard: Ubereem (2) vs (16) Ecker
Ubereem is squirming around, avoiding Ecker's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ecker is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ubereem is squirming around, avoiding Ecker's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Ecker wants to finish this one by submission but Ubereem is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ecker.
Ubereem tries to improve his position but instead Ecker has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ubereem (2) vs (19) Ecker#SUB2#
Ecker has managed to slip his arm under Ubereem's chin. This could be all over... yep, Ubereem is tapping out! Submission win for Ecker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Devin Ecker!
Devin Ecker 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 13 wins and 8 losses; Mark Norman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rick Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Norman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Richardson on his heels. He'll look to pass Richardson's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Norman (2) vs (0) Richardson
Richardson is adopting a defensive guard.
Richardson is trying to keep Norman in close.
Richardson trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing good reports from Norman'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#
Norman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Richardson pulls Norman in to control the position. #T2#
Richardson 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.
Norman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Norman is fighting to break Richardson's control of his arms but Richardson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Richardson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Richardson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Richardson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Norman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Richardson keeping full guard, as Norman tries to pass.
Richardson controlling the position.
Richardson trying to keep a closed guard but Norman is proving a slippery customer.
Richardson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Norman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Norman won't allow Richardson to sweep him here.
Richardson wants to hit a sweep here but Norman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Richardson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (5) vs (0) Richardson
Richardson tries to reverse the position but Norman maintains control.#T5#
Richardson tries to hold on but Norman postures up.
Norman controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson holds of for dear life.
Norman content just to control the position here. #T6#
Richardson is desperately trying to improve his position but Norman has a good base and remains in mount.
Norman fails to take his opponent's back.
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.
Norman controlling from mount.
Norman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Richardson for as long as he can get away with.#T7#
Richardson wants to hold on but Norman pushes him away.
Richardson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Richardson is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Norman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Richardson won't allow Norman to pass to mount. #T8#
Norman not doing much here.
#T9#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson is controlling Norman's trapped leg to prevent Norman from advancing to side control.
Richardson wants to improve his position but Norman is controlling well.
Norman works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (8) vs (0) Richardson#T10#
Norman controlling from the full mount.
Richardson regains half guard.
Richardson trying to control here.
#T11#
Richardson is looking for a sweep. Norman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Richardson is still trying to improve position.
Norman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Norman is thwarting Richardson's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Norman not doing much here.
Norman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Norman (11) vs (0) Richardson
Richardson tries to hold on but Norman pushes him away. #T13#
Norman controlling from mount.
Norman'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.
Richardson wants to hold on but Norman pushes him away.
Norman controlling the pace for now.
Further stalling from Norman.#T14#
Richardson is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Norman controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Mark Norman thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Harry Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Nedser Kiely!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kane closes the distance and clinches.
Kane drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kiely avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kane goes for a takedown attempt but Kiely pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kiely swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Kiely gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kiely.
Kane has Kiely pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kiely manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kane is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kiely is defending well.#TD#
Kane turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kane manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kane (4) vs (0) Kiely
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kane thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kiely is trying to improve his position.
Kiely gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Kiely trying to control here.
#SUB#
Kane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kiely regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from Kane'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.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kiely has an active guard here but Kane has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Kane is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2##SUB#
Kane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kiely works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kiely has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ABC Submissions and GNP. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kiely looking for a sweep. Not yet Kiely, not yet. #SUB#
Kane 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.
Kiely manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kane manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kane (4) vs (2) Kiely#SUB#
Kane is looking for a triangle here but Kiely uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (4) vs (5) Kiely
Kiely wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy. #T3#
Kiely is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
You can see the frustration on Kane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kiely is looking to take a break and control but Kane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kiely taking a break here but Kane is having none of it and regains half guard. #T4#
Kiely trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kane manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Kane is looking for a triangle here but Kiely uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (4) vs (8) Kiely
Kane can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Kiely is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Kiely working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T5#
Kane is trying to get back to half guard.
Kiely wants to control but Kane is keeping him busy.
Kiely in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
Kiely thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kiely trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom. #T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane is looking to reverse the position.
Kane is not content to let Kiely control the position.
Kane gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kane is not content to let Kiely control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kane manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T7##SUB#
Kane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kiely tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
Kiely pushes down on Kane's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kane is looking to control Kiely's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kane avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kiely in particular looking to stall.
Kiely trying to mount his opponent but Kane defends it.
Kiely wants to take a breather but Kane is having none of it. #T8#
Kane won't allow Kiely to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Kiely is working for a kimura but Kane is defending it quite comfortably.
Kane won't allow Kiely to pass to mount.
Kiely is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (4) vs (11) Kiely
Kane is squirming around, avoiding Kiely's attempts to control the action.
Kane slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T9#
Kiely passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kane! Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (4) vs (14) Kiely
Kiely avoids the attempt from Kane to control.
Kane is trying desperately to improve position.
Kiely wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kiely trying to control but Kane is having none of it.
Kane is desperately trying to improve his position but Kiely has a good base and remains in mount.#T10#
Kane is controlling an arm, preventing Kiely from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kane is looking to improve his position but Kiely isn't that keen on the idea.
Kiely trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kane regains half guard.
Kiely trying to pass the guard but Kane defending well. #SUB2#
Kiely is working for a submission of some sort.
Kiely prevents Kane from improving his position.#T11#
Kane makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kane.
Kiely trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kiely keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kiely gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kiely wants to pass the guard but Kane is keeping the position.
Kane looking to control.
#T12#
Kane keeping moving, preventing Kiely from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kane working for a triangle but Kiely defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kane looking for a guillotine here but Kiely defends easily.
Kiely sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Kiely avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T13#
Kane keeping moving, preventing Kiely from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kiely can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kane controls Kiely momentarily but Kiely frees himself.
Kiely passes Kane's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kiely is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (4) vs (17) Kiely#T14#
Kiely trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kane sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Kane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kane wants to control but Kiely is keeping busy.
Kiely controlling the action here.
Kiely is keen to just control but Kane is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiely is pressing down on Kane's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kane is holding on for now.
Kiely passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kane (4) vs (20) Kiely
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiely wins on points by 20 to 4.
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 London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Yuki Shimada! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Loki Kvakkestad!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kvakkestad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Shimada (0) vs (4) Kvakkestad#SUB2#
Kvakkestad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shimada has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kvakkestad wants to control for a moment but Shimada uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shimada tries to get to full guard but Kvakkestad has control of the leg.
Shimada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kvakkestad is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kvakkestad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shimada doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kvakkestad.
Kvakkestad trying to control from half guard but Shimada is working away. #T1#
Kvakkestad controlling the pace.
Kvakkestad works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shimada (0) vs (7) Kvakkestad#SUB2#
Kvakkestad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2##SUB2#
Kvakkestad is trying to get an arm triangle but Shimada is defending well.
Shimada is trying to escape the position but Kvakkestad is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Kvakkestad is working to tighten his grip on Shimada's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Shimada has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kvakkestad is really squeezing tight and eventually Shimada passes out! Kvakkestad breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Loki Kvakkestad!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Loki Kvakkestad waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras. |
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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 11 wins and 14 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Abasi Njagi!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cabrera gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cabrera (4) vs (0) Njagi
Njagi is looking to reverse the position.
Njagi keeps trying to improve his position.
Njagi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (4) vs (2) Njagi#SUB2#
Njagi is looking for a kimura here.
Njagi is looking to pass Cabrera's guard but actually Cabrera recovers to full guard.
Njagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cabrera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njagi trying to control but Cabrera is working from the bottom.
Cabrera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cabrera is controlling Njagi's posture.
Cabrera keeping full guard, as Njagi tries to pass. #T1#
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Njagi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Njagi wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Njagi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cabrera looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cabrera looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cabrera! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cabrera (8) vs (2) Njagi
Njagi tries to buck Cabrera off but Cabrera is having none of it.
The referee asks Cabrera politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cabrera prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Njagi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cabrera taking a breather here.
Cabrera seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Njagi for as long as he can get away with.
Njagi tries to improve position but can't.
Njagi is trying to control Cabrera's posture but Cabrera avoids it.
Njagi is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Cabrera just content to control the position.
Njagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cabrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cabrera controls the position from side control.
Njagi 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.
Cabrera continues to stall.
Njagi is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Cabrera controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Njagi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Njagi is trying to escape the position but Cabrera is controlling the position.
Njagi tries to improve position but can't.
Njagi can't do much from the bottom here.
Njagi is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
Njagi sneaks back into half guard.
Njagi wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cabrera in particular looking to stall.
Njagi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Njagi looking for submissions off his back.
Njagi wants to improve his position but Cabrera is controlling well.
#T6#
Njagi trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Cabrera seems content to control.
Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Njagi is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Njagi tries to get to full guard but Cabrera has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Njagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cabrera works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (11) vs (2) Njagi#T7#
Cabrera controlling from the full mount.
Njagi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cabrera takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Njagi prevents Cabrera from taking his back.
Cabrera controlling the position easily from mount.
Njagi is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Cabrera manages to capitalize on a mistake by Njagi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cabrera (14) vs (2) Njagi
Njagi is in bad spot here.
Njagi is still trying to improve position.
Njagi trying to control the hands but Cabrera won't let him.
Cabrera has the hooks in. Njagi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Cabrera just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Njagi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cabrera's guard. Nice work there by Njagi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (14) vs (4) Njagi
Njagi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabrera has Njagi pulled in close to control his posture.
Njagi wants to pass the guard but Cabrera is keeping the position.
Cabrera seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cabrera pulls Njagi in close to his closed guard and prevents Njagi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Njagi looking to sit in guard and control but Cabrera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (16) vs (4) Njagi#T10#
Cabrera content to stall in guard here.
Njagi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (16) vs (6) Njagi#SUB2#
Njagi wants to work for an arm triangle but Cabrera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Njagi wants to free his trapped foot but Cabrera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cabrera is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Njagi seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Njagi is trying to work for a kimura but Cabrera is defending well.
#T11#
Cabrera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Njagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Njagi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cabrera (20) vs (6) Njagi
Cabrera doesn't have the hooks in and Njagi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (20) vs (8) Njagi
Cabrera has his hands on Njagi's head, controlling the position.
Cabrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Njagi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cabrera (22) vs (8) Njagi
Cabrera sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cabrera stands and throws Njagi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (25) vs (8) Njagi
Cabrera controlling from side mount. #T12#
Njagi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cabrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cabrera moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Njagi tries to improve position but can't.
Cabrera is staying tight to Njagi's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T13#
Njagi tries to buck Cabrera off but Cabrera is having none of it.
Cabrera staying calm.
Njagi is looking for a sweep.
Cabrera controlling the position.
Njagi tries to buck Cabrera off but Cabrera is having none of it.#T14#
Njagi struggling a bit here.
Njagi is trying to improve his position.
Cabrera controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Njagi is looking for a sweep.
Njagi looks winded!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cabrera takes the fight on points by 25 to 8.
A very excited looking Hendrix Cabrera made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 26 wins and 32 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Mehdi Illir!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Illir tries for a takedown but Rolla sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Rolla shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Illir
Rolla prevents Illir from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Illir knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Rolla trying to control the action but Illir is working from the bottom.
Illir is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Rolla'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.
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Illir is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Rolla seems to be working for a kimura but Illir defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Illir gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Rolla drops back looking for a leg! Illir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Illir manages to kick Rolla off! Rolla jumps back into Illir's guard. #SUB2#
Illir throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Illir keeping moving, preventing Rolla from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Illir swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Illir keeps moving. #SUB2#
Illir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rolla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rolla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (0) Illir#T2#
Rolla advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (7) vs (0) Illir
Illir has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (10) vs (0) Illir#SUB#
Rolla has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rolla biding his time, controlling Illir. #SUB#
Rolla is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Illir is defending well though. Rolla let's go of the attempt for now.
Rolla controlling well, preventing Illir from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Rolla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Illir has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Illir turns into Rolla and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (10) vs (2) Illir
Illir stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Illir stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.#T3##SUB#
Rolla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Illir defends well.
Illir advances to half guard.
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Illir stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla keeping full guard, as Illir tries to pass. #SUB#
Rolla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Illir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Illir tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolla is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Rolla working for a triangle but Illir defends it easily.
#T4#
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet. #SUB2#
Illir 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.
Rolla trying to control the position.
My spies in Crimson CrowN Combat inform me that Illir has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Illir stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Illir wants to pass the guard but Rolla is keeping the position.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Illir works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Illir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rolla has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rolla moves into full guard.
Illir wants to pass the guard but Rolla is keeping the position.#T5##SUB#
Illir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Illir has managed to get both his arms back between Rolla's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Illir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolla is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (12) vs (2) Illir
Rolla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Illir defends it.
Rolla is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Illir! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (15) vs (2) Illir
Rolla trying to control but Illir is having none of it.
Illir tries to reverse the position but Rolla maintains control.
Illir stops Rolla from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rolla works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (18) vs (2) Illir
Will Rolla go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T6##SUB#
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Illir defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Illir right now.
#SUB#
Illir is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Illir is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Rolla working for the choke.
Illir is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Illir is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rolla gets his way!
Illir turns into Rolla and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (18) vs (4) Illir#SUB#
Rolla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Illir drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Illir jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T7#
Illir looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolla is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (20) vs (4) Illir
Rolla advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Illir actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Rolla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Illir is just riding it out for now. Rolla eventually gives up the hold.
Rolla frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (23) vs (4) Illir
Rolla controlling the position easily from mount.
Rolla tries to control but Illir wriggling away.
Rolla prevents Illir from getting the reversal.#T8#
Illir is controlling an arm, preventing Rolla from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rolla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Illir is looking to escape.
Illir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Rolla looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rolla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Illir is looking to escape.
Illir tries to reverse the position but Rolla maintains control.
Rolla wants to control the pace but Illir is squirming around nicely. #T9##SUB#
Rolla has hold of Illir's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Illir manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Illir is trying to escape the mount.
Illir prevents Rolla from taking his back.
Rolla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Illir can't escape the position.
Rolla controlling the pace for now.
Rolla looking to control but Illir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Illir can't escape the position.
Illir keeps trying to improve his position.
Rolla controlling from the full mount.
Illir is looking to improve his position but Rolla isn't that keen on the idea.#T10#
Rolla seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Illir is holding on tight.
Rolla is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Illir is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (26) vs (4) Illir
Illir is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Rolla controlling well, preventing Illir from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Illir is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Illir prevents Rolla from getting a body triangle.
Rolla doesn't have the hooks in and Illir manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (26) vs (6) Illir
Rolla trying to control the position.
#T11#
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Illir manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (28) vs (6) Illir
Rolla is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Illir is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rolla is aware though and is defending well.
Rolla pushes down on Illir's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolla passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (31) vs (6) Illir
Illir can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Rolla is working for a guillotine from mount but Illir frees his head quite easily.
Rolla takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (34) vs (6) Illir
Rolla is looking to control Illir but Illir is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Illir fending off the submission attempt from Rolla. #T12#
Illir tries to roll but Rolla sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Rolla working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rolla is trying to stick to Illir's back but Illir is turning into Rolla. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rolla's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Illir. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (34) vs (8) Illir
Illir forces his way into half guard.
Illir is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB2#
Illir is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rolla has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rolla gets back to full guard.
Rolla is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (36) vs (8) Illir
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Illir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rolla wants to control but Illir is keeping him busy. #T13##SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura but Illir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rolla to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Illir looking for submissions off his back.
Illir looks winded!
Rolla is pressing down on Illir's thigh, looking to free his foot. Illir is holding on for now.
Rolla passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (39) vs (8) Illir#SUB#
Rolla tries for a kimura but Illir is defending well.
Illir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rolla wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (41) vs (8) Illir
Illir tries to reverse the position but Rolla maintains control.#SUB#
Rolla working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Illir turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Rolla off and cradles Illir's limp body as Rolla celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Rio Rolla! |
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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 20 wins and 14 losses; Kron Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Farquharson gets caught napping as Gracie dives in and scores a takedown. Farquharson manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Farquharson
Farquharson wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Farquharson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Farquharson
Farquharson gets back to half guard.
Farquharson is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Farquharson avoid being mounted?
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.
Gracie prevents Farquharson from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Farquharson controlling Gracie's posture.
Farquharson wants to hit a sweep here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Farquharson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (8) vs (0) Farquharson#T1#
Gracie avoids the attempt from Farquharson to control.
Farquharson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Farquharson tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Farquharson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Farquharson gets back to half guard.
Farquharson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (8) vs (4) Farquharson
Farquharson avoiding Gracie 's attempts to control his hands.
Farquharson is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off.
Gracie's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Farquharson's hands.#T3#
Farquharson struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Farquharson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gracie knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gracie for a finish.
Farquharson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
#T4##SUB2#
Farquharson is looking for the choke from the back position but Gracie is controlling his hands well.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
Farquharson avoiding Gracie 's attempts to control his hands.
Farquharson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Farquharson looking for the choke but no joy.
Farquharson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape. #T5##SUB2#
Farquharson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gracie has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Farquharson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gracie.
Will Farquharson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T6#
Farquharson is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully.
Our spies down at at Outlier Martial Arts New York inform us that Farquharson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Farquharson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Farquharson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Farquharson tightening his grip on Gracie, looking for the choke. #T7#
Gracie tries to escape the position.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Farquharson trying to control momentarily.
Farquharson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape.
Gracie tries to escape but Farquharson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8#
Farquharson controls the position.
Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Farquharson.
#SUB2#
Farquharson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Gracie just trying to survive but Farquharson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Farquharson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gracie doesn't escape. #T9##SUB2#
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Farquharson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
Farquharson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Farquharson avoiding Gracie 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Farquharson trying to control.#SUB2#
Farquharson looking for the choke but no joy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
#T11##SUB2#
Farquharson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
Farquharson controlling the position well here. Gracie rolled but Farquharson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Farquharson gets his hands free.
Farquharson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Gracie's body.
#T12#
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Farquharson to control.
Farquharson looking to hold on to the position here but Gracie rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie seems keen to control Farquharson's posture.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Farquharson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is trying to keep Farquharson in close.
Farquharson stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Farquharson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Farquharson preventing the sweep.
Gracie looking to control.
Farquharson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Farquharson is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Farquharson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A relieved looking Kron Gracie 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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