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Pitbull XXIV PBP Commentary |
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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; Jung Yu Sin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Alvaro Key!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Key fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yu Sin to the ground. Key is now in Yu Sin's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yu Sin (0) vs (2) Key#SUB#
Yu Sin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Yu Sin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Key doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Key manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Key thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yu Sin wants to sweep here but Key controlling him for the moment.
Yu Sin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yu Sin (2) vs (2) Key
Yu Sin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Key's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yu Sin seems to be looking for submissions.
Yu Sin trying to pass the guard but Key defending well. #SUB2#
Key is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yu Sin pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Key actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Yu Sin is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Key is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jung Yu Sin!
A victorious Jung Yu Sin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ji Hun Wee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Zackery Russo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Wee looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wee (2) vs (0) Russo
Wee passes into half guard.
Russo is looking to improve his position.
Russo wants to control but Wee is keeping busy.
Wee trying to mount his opponent but Russo defends it.
Russo trying to hold on to Wee's head to control him but Wee postures up.
Wee moves into full mount! Russo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Wee (5) vs (0) Russo
Russo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo tries to hold on but Wee postures up.
Wee wants to take Russo's back here but Russo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Russo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Russo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wee (5) vs (4) Russo#T1#
Wee rolls, trying to escape but Russo keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Wee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wee is in bad spot here.
Wee is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Russo working for a choke but Wee is defending well.
Wee breaks Russo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wee (7) vs (4) Russo
Russo looks winded!
Wee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Wee 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wee is pushing down on Russo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Russo is fighting to maintain full guard but Wee has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Wee seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Russo trying to hold on to Wee's head to control him but Wee postures up.
Russo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wee (7) vs (8) Russo
Wee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Russo's guard. Nice work there by Wee.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wee (9) vs (8) Russo
Wee advances to half guard. #SUB#
Wee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Russo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Russo wants to improve his position but Wee is controlling well.
#SUB#
Wee seems to be looking for submissions.
Russo trying to control but Wee postures up.
Russo is in trouble now - Wee has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wee (12) vs (8) Russo#T3#
Wee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Wee jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Russo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wee works to advance to full mount. Russo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wee (14) vs (8) Russo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wee prevents Russo from improving his position.#SUB#
Wee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Wee seems to be looking for submissions.
Wee trying to pass the guard but Russo defending well. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Russo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wee won't allow Russo to sweep him here.
Russo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Wee is now in half guard.
Russo is looking to improve his position.
Wee wants to free his trapped foot but Russo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wee prevents Russo from improving his position.
Russo trying to control here.
Wee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Russo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Wee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Russo sees it coming and defends easily.#T5##SUB#
Wee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Russo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wee.
The fighters are battling for position here. Russo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Russo controls Wee momentarily but Wee frees himself.
Wee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wee stands and throws Russo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wee (17) vs (8) Russo
Russo is looking for a sweep.
Russo regains half guard.#SUB#
Wee is trying to work for a kimura but Russo is defending well.
Russo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Russo.#T6#
Wee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Russo is keeping the position for now.
Wee pushes down on Russo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Russo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Wee is trying to work for a kimura but Russo is defending well.
Russo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Russo tries to get to full guard but Wee has control of the leg.
Russo is still trying to improve position.#T7##SUB#
Wee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Russo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wee.
Wee trying to mount his opponent but Russo defends it. #SUB#
Wee is working for a kimura but Russo is defending it quite comfortably.
Wee tries to pass to full mount but Russo defends it.
Russo is pressing down on Wee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Russo has his foot on Wee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wee works his way back into a safe position though.
Wee looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Wee pushing down on Russo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wee works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wee (20) vs (8) Russo
Russo is controlling an arm, preventing Wee from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Russo can't escape the position.
Wee is looking to work his way around to Russo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB#
Wee looking to isolate an arm here. Russo doesn't see it coming and as Wee extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Wee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ji Hun Wee!
A very excited looking Ji Hun Wee 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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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 1 losses; Jayden Payne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aldo Leopold!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Payne looks for a takedown but Leopold sprawls well.
Leopold is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Payne misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Leopold counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Payne (0) vs (2) Leopold
Payne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Leopold won't allow Payne to sweep him here.
Leopold's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Leopold pushes down on Payne's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Well, if Leopold 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Leopold seems to be looking for submissions.
Leopold has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Payne (0) vs (5) Leopold#T1#
Payne working to try and regain half guard.
Payne is working hard here to advance position.
Payne looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Payne (0) vs (8) Leopold
Payne is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Leopold has his arm under Payne's chin here. Game over son! Leopold squeezes tightly and Payne is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aldo Leopold! |
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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 1 wins and 2 losses; Emerson Conley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; John Osterman!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Osterman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Conley did well to prevent Osterman getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Conley (0) vs (2) Osterman#SUB#
Conley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Osterman passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Conley (0) vs (5) Osterman
Conley is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Osterman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Conley tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Osterman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Conley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Osterman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Conley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Osterman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Osterman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Conley tries to bench press Osterman off him but Osterman keeps the position. #SUB2#
Osterman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Conley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Osterman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Conley tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB2#
Osterman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Conley rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Osterman's guard! Nice work there by Conley! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Conley (2) vs (5) Osterman#SUB2#
Osterman looking for a guillotine here but Conley defends easily.
#SUB2#
Conley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Osterman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conley has managed to get both his arms back between Osterman's legs - danger averted.
Conley trying to control the position from guard on top but Osterman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conley wants to pass the guard but Osterman is keeping the position.
Osterman looking for a sweep. Not yet Osterman, not yet. #T3#
Conley wants to control from the top but Osterman keeps moving. #SUB2#
Osterman is looking for a triangle but Conley pushes his legs off easily.
Osterman keeping moving, preventing Conley from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Osterman is looking for a triangle but Conley pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Conley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Osterman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Conley trying to control but Osterman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Osterman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Conley trying to control but Osterman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Osterman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conley defends well.
Osterman keeping full guard, as Conley tries to pass.
Osterman keeping moving, preventing Conley from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Osterman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Conley escapes and throws Osterman's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Conley (5) vs (5) Osterman
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Conley is looking to take a break and control but Osterman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osterman is trying to get back to half guard.
Conley trying to control the position but Osterman is working away.
Conley tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Conley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Conley tries to move to mount but Osterman blocks the move with his legs. #T6#
Osterman is looking to reverse the position.
Conley is looking to take a break and control but Osterman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Osterman tries to bench press Conley off him but Conley keeps the position.
Osterman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Conley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conley pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Osterman actively working from the bottom here.
Osterman is staying active underneath Conley, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7##SUB#
Conley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Osterman actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions off his back.
Osterman is not content to let Conley control the position.#SUB2#
Osterman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Conley wants to control but Osterman is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conley pulls his head out easily.
Osterman looks winded!
Conley wants to pass to mount but Osterman is defending the position. #T8##SUB2#
Osterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Osterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Conley is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Osterman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conley pulls his head out easily.
Conley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Osterman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Conley is trying to control the action in half guard but Osterman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Osterman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Conley trying to control but Osterman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Osterman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Conley tries to free his leg and advance position but Osterman is retaining full guard.
Osterman keeping moving, preventing Conley from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Osterman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Conley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osterman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10##SUB2#
Osterman looking for a guillotine here but Conley defends easily.
#SUB2#
Osterman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conley defends well.
Osterman keeping moving, preventing Conley from controlling successfully. #T11##SUB2#
Osterman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conley is aware though and is defending well.
Osterman keeping moving, preventing Conley from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Conley is sitting in close to Osterman's body. Osterman has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Conley is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Conley is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Osterman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Osterman! |
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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 8 wins and 20 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Kanud Odimabesser!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hill tries to clinch but Odimabesser moves out of range. #CL2#
Odimabesser has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Odimabesser jumps into guard, dragging Hill to the mat.
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.
Hill trying to control but Odimabesser is working from the bottom.
Hill has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hill looking to sit in guard and control but Odimabesser gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (0) vs (2) Odimabesser
Odimabesser trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill is trying to control the position but Odimabesser postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Odimabesser avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hill looking for a guillotine here but Odimabesser defends easily.
#SUB#
Hill throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hill is looking for a triangle but Odimabesser pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Odimabesser slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hill controls Odimabesser momentarily but Odimabesser frees himself. #SUB#
Odimabesser avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Odimabesser slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hill is trying to control the position but Odimabesser postures up.
Odimabesser is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Hill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Odimabesser is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hill is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (2) Odimabesser
Odimabesser keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
Odimabesser controlling the position.
Odimabesser is continuing to stall.#T4#
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Odimabesser swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Odimabesser is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hill is aware though and is defending well.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Odimabesser is retaining full guard.
Odimabesser pulls Hill in close to prevent any damage.
Hill trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Odimabesser manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (4) Odimabesser#T5##SUB#
Hill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Odimabesser doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Odimabesser manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hill trying to control the position here.
Hill is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Hill looking for a guillotine here but Odimabesser defends easily.
#T6##SUB#
Hill looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Odimabesser looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hill 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.
Hill trying to control the position.
#T7#
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hill working a defensive guard here.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Odimabesser is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Hill is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Odimabesser is stalling in the full guard. #T8##SUB#
Hill is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Odimabesser is aware though and is defending well.
Odimabesser 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.
Hill is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Odimabesser is one step ahead there.
Hill trying to control the position.
#T9#
Odimabesser 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.
Odimabesser won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
Odimabesser is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Odimabesser is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Hill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Odimabesser defends it easily.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet. #T10##SUB#
Hill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Odimabesser doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hill is tightening it up a little... Odimabesser has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Odimabesser reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Odimabesser taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hill!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Aydin Wolfe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Brady Swayde!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wolfe dives in and grabs Swayde's left leg, looking for a takedown. Swayde pushes down on Wolfe's head and hops out.
Swayde's coach down at Primal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Swayde's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Swayde. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Wolfe (0) vs (4) Swayde
Wolfe is trying to get back to half guard.
Wolfe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Swayde off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Wolfe (4) vs (4) Swayde
Swayde trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Swayde fending off the submission attempt from Wolfe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swayde can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Wolfe has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T1##SUB#
Swayde is in a bad position with Wolfe working for a choke. Swayde manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wolfe (4) vs (6) Swayde
Wolfe can't keep his opponent in guard - Swayde advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wolfe is looking for a sweep. Swayde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Swayde controlling the pace.
Wolfe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wolfe.#SUB#
Wolfe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Swayde uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wolfe (4) vs (9) Swayde
Swayde is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Swayde looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Wolfe tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Swayde presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wolfe (4) vs (11) Swayde
Wolfe tries to improve his position but instead Swayde has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wolfe (4) vs (14) Swayde
Wolfe wants to escape the position.
Swayde is riding his opponent, not letting Wolfe buck him off.
I really don't envy Wolfe right now.
Wolfe is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Swayde is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Wolfe's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Swayde biding his time, controlling Wolfe.
It looks like Swayde 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.
Swayde keeps control of the position as Wolfe tries to break free.
#T4#
Swayde has good solid back control here.
Wolfe tries to escape the position.
Wolfe tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Swayde sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wolfe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Wolfe manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Wolfe actively working from the bottom here.
Wolfe wants to improve his position but Swayde is controlling well.
Swayde stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfe tries to get to full guard but Swayde has control of the leg. #T6#
Swayde keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wolfe is pressing down on Swayde's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wolfe wants to hit a sweep here but Swayde passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wolfe there! Score +3 for passing guard: Wolfe (4) vs (17) Swayde
Wolfe can't escape the position.
Wolfe looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wolfe (4) vs (20) Swayde
Wolfe turns into Swayde and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wolfe (6) vs (20) Swayde
Swayde is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wolfe looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Swayde is pulling down on Wolfe's head to control his posture.
Wolfe passes Swayde's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wolfe trying to advance position but Swayde counters by regaining guard.
Wolfe wants to pass the guard but Swayde is keeping the position.
Swayde 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 (6) vs (22) Swayde
Swayde passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wolfe (6) vs (25) Swayde
Swayde controlling the pace for now.
Wolfe is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Wolfe regains half guard.
Swayde looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Swayde prevents Wolfe from improving his position.
Swayde performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wolfe is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Swayde trying to control the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wolfe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wolfe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Swayde has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wolfe (6) vs (28) Swayde
Wolfe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Swayde wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wolfe looking for a sweep but Swayde has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wolfe (6) vs (30) Swayde
Swayde controlling his opponent.
Wolfe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Wolfe regains half guard.
Swayde is taking a breather. Wolfe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wolfe tries to roll over but Swayde keeps him under control.
Swayde sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wolfe tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Swayde has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Wolfe (6) vs (33) Swayde
Wolfe is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Wolfe wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Wolfe (6) vs (36) Swayde
Wolfe manages to reverse the position and now he's in Swayde's guard. Nice work there by Wolfe.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wolfe (8) vs (36) Swayde
Wolfe wants to pass the guard but Swayde is keeping the position.#SUB#
Wolfe has gone for a leg lock! Swayde slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wolfe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wolfe (8) vs (38) Swayde
Wolfe wants to sweep here but Swayde controlling him for the moment.
Swayde sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wolfe's guard.
Wolfe tries to roll over but Swayde keeps him under control.#T12#
Swayde performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wolfe wants to improve his position but Swayde is controlling well.
Swayde seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Swayde prevents Wolfe from improving his position.
Wolfe is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Swayde jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wolfe (8) vs (41) Swayde
Swayde moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Swayde is continuing to stall.#T13#
The adventures of Swayde the control monster continue. Boring.
Wolfe gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wolfe (8) vs (43) Swayde
Wolfe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Swayde controlling from mount.
Wolfe is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Wolfe looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wolfe (8) vs (46) Swayde
Wolfe tries to break free.
Wolfe is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Swayde is cranking Wolfe's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Wolfe! He's tightened the choke and Wolfe is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brady Swayde!
Brady Swayde seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 3 wins and 3 losses; Mr Pervitin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Harry Kane!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kane defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pervitin.#CL2#
Kane takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Kane lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pervitin (0) vs (2) Kane
Kane prevents Pervitin from improving his position.
Kane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kane moves into full mount! Pervitin won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pervitin (0) vs (5) Kane
Kane looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane avoids the attempt from Pervitin to control.
Pervitin tries to reverse the position but Kane maintains control.
Pervitin tries to hold on but Kane postures up.#T1#
Pervitin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kane wants to control the pace but Pervitin is squirming around nicely.
Kane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kane wants to control the pace but Pervitin is squirming around nicely.
Pervitin is looking to improve his position but Kane isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pervitin can't escape the position.
Kane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pervitin is looking to escape.
Kane avoids the attempt from Pervitin to control.#SUB2#
Kane is working for a guillotine from mount but Pervitin frees his head quite easily.
Pervitin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Kane is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Pervitin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kane pulls his head out easily.
Kane is thwarting Pervitin's attempts to control the position.
Pervitin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kane trying to mount his opponent but Pervitin defends it.
Pervitin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pervitin wants to control but Kane is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Pervitin is defending against the submission attempts here by Kane.
Pervitin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Wanis Combat Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4##SUB#
Pervitin looking for submissions off his back.
Kane is pressing down on Pervitin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pervitin is holding on for now.
Kane wants to control but Pervitin is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Pervitin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pervitin is looking to improve his position.
#T5##SUB#
Pervitin looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pervitin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kane pulls his head out easily.
Pervitin is looking to control Kane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pervitin avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Pervitin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Kane is trying to work for a kimura but Pervitin is defending well.
#T6#
Kane is keen to just control but Pervitin is a slippery customer.
Kane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pervitin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kane is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pervitin! Score +3 for passing guard: Pervitin (0) vs (8) Kane
Pervitin tries to lock up and control but Kane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kane prevents Pervitin from getting the reversal.
Kane looking to control but Pervitin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pervitin tries to reverse the position but Kane maintains control.
Kane content just to control the position here.
Kane wants to control the pace but Pervitin is squirming around nicely.
Pervitin tries to hold on but Kane pushes him away. #T7#
Pervitin is working to get back to half guard.
Pervitin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pervitin (2) vs (8) Kane
Kane pulls Pervitin in close to his closed guard and prevents Pervitin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Pervitin from controlling successfully.
Kane is pulling down on Pervitin's head to control his posture.
Pervitin forces his way into half guard.
Pervitin wants to pass to mount but Kane is defending the position. #T8#
Kane gets full guard.
Pervitin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pervitin won't allow Kane to sweep him here.
Kane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Kane working for a triangle but Pervitin defends it easily.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Pervitin from controlling successfully. #T9#
Pervitin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pervitin postures up.
#SUB2#
Pervitin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pervitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pervitin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kane is looking for a triangle but Pervitin pushes his legs off easily.
Kane working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Pervitin drops back looking for a leg! Kane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kane manages to kick Pervitin off! Pervitin jumps back into Kane's guard. #T10#
Pervitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pervitin postures up.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Pervitin from controlling successfully.
Kane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kane's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pervitin trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom. #T11#
Kane has his hands on Pervitin's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane trying to keep a closed guard but Pervitin is proving a slippery customer.
Kane keeping moving, preventing Pervitin from controlling successfully.
Pervitin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kane keeping full guard, as Pervitin tries to pass.
Pervitin looking to sit in guard and control but Kane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pervitin (2) vs (10) Kane#T12#
Pervitin keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pervitin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kane is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Pervitin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kane defends well.#SUB#
Pervitin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pervitin is breathing heavily.
Kane wants to control from the top but Pervitin keeps moving. #SUB#
Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pervitin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between Pervitin's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pervitin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T13#
Kane advances to half guard.
Kane is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Kane seems to be working for a kimura but Pervitin defends the submission attempt.
Kane not doing much here.
#T14#
Pervitin won't allow Kane to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Kane is working for a submission of some sort.
Pervitin trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Kane is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pervitin trying to control but Kane postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane wins on points by 10 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Harry Kane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 12 wins and 18 losses; Billy Riley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Einar Kyrvänsyylä!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Riley has a takedown stuffed.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to counter by closing the distance.
Riley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Riley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyrvänsyylä as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Riley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riley dives in for a single leg takedown but Kyrvänsyylä sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Kyrvänsyylä pulls guard effortlessly.
We've been hearing good reports from Riley'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.#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kyrvänsyylä looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riley is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riley is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Riley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kyrvänsyylä has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riley has managed to get both his arms back between Kyrvänsyylä's legs - danger averted.
Riley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kyrvänsyylä looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä working for a triangle but Riley defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riley tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyrvänsyylä is retaining full guard.
Kyrvänsyylä looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Riley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Riley escapes and throws Kyrvänsyylä's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (3) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riley taking a breather here. #T2#
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a sweep.
Kyrvänsyylä manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to sweep but Riley has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (6) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to reverse the position.
Riley is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kyrvänsyylä will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Riley happy to just control the position for now.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Riley in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to improve his position.
Riley controls the position.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Riley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kyrvänsyylä is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5#
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to improve his position.
Kyrvänsyylä is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Riley looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kyrvänsyylä is looking for a sweep. Riley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Riley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to get back to full guard but Riley has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (9) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä
Riley content just to control the position here.
Kyrvänsyylä is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Riley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kyrvänsyylä is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kyrvänsyylä is still trying to improve position.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to improve his position but instead Riley has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Riley (12) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä is in bad spot here.
Kyrvänsyylä is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kyrvänsyylä rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T8#
Riley content to control rather than advance.
Riley seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kyrvänsyylä for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for submissions off his back.
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to roll over but Riley keeps him under control.#T9#
Riley controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kyrvänsyylä wants to improve his position but Riley is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Kyrvänsyylä looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Riley pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Riley (15) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä is trying to reverse the position but instead Riley has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Riley (18) vs (0) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä tries to break free.
Kyrvänsyylä looks winded!
Kyrvänsyylä is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kyrvänsyylä turns into Riley and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Riley (18) vs (2) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä is looking to advance position but Riley has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Riley (22) vs (2) Kyrvänsyylä#T10#
Riley controlling from mount.
Kyrvänsyylä has given up his back here. Will Riley look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Riley (25) vs (2) Kyrvänsyylä
Kyrvänsyylä rolls, trying to escape but Riley keeps control of the position.
Kyrvänsyylä is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Riley.
Riley is hanging on to Kyrvänsyylä's back as he tries to escape.
Riley biding his time, looking for the opening.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to break free.
#T11#
Riley 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.
Kyrvänsyylä tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Riley has his arm under Kyrvänsyylä's chin here. Game over son! Riley squeezes tightly and Kyrvänsyylä is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Riley!
Billy Riley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Loki Kvakkestad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Edgar Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Kvakkestad looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (2) vs (0) Freeman
Kvakkestad is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kvakkestad passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (5) vs (0) Freeman
Freeman is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Kvakkestad is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Freeman is surviving well by controlling Kvakkestad's body position as best he can.
Freeman is desperately trying to improve his position but Kvakkestad has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvakkestad looking to control but Freeman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Freeman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Freeman actively working from the bottom here.
Freeman wants to get back to full guard but Kvakkestad has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (8) vs (0) Freeman#T1#
Kvakkestad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Freeman is looking to escape.
Kvakkestad prevents Freeman from getting the reversal.
Freeman stops Kvakkestad from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Freeman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kvakkestad tries to control but Freeman wriggling away. #SUB#
Kvakkestad with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Kvakkestad working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Freeman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Kvakkestad is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kvakkestad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Loki Kvakkestad!
After winning the bout, Loki Kvakkestad thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 1 losses; Gillechriosd McCoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Zekariays Solomon!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Solomon tries to clinch up but McCoy circles away and keeps his distance.
Solomon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Solomon wants to clinch.
McCoy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Solomon manages to circle out of the way.
Solomon tries to clinch there but McCoy circles away.
#CL2#
Solomon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Solomon goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCoy prevents it.
Solomon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCoy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
McCoy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCoy (2) vs (0) Solomon
Solomon gets back to full guard.
McCoy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Solomon seems keen to control McCoy's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Solomon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solomon is trying to control the position but McCoy postures up. #T1#
McCoy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Solomon looking for a sweep. Not yet Solomon, not yet. #SUB2#
McCoy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Solomon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCoy has managed to get both his arms back between Solomon's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Solomon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Solomon looking for a sweep. Not yet Solomon, not yet. #SUB2#
Solomon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Solomon being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Solomon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Solomon working for submissions but it's allowed McCoy to get to half guard.
McCoy works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (5) vs (0) Solomon
Solomon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCoy controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Solomon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Solomon tries to hold on but McCoy postures up.
McCoy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Solomon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Solomon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Solomon is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Solomon is looking to control McCoy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solomon avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Solomon is looking to get back to full guard here but McCoy has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (8) vs (0) Solomon
Solomon is looking for a sweep.
Solomon is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Solomon tries to get to full guard but McCoy has control of the leg.
McCoy is thwarting Solomon's attempts to control the position.
McCoy is controlling the pace.
#T5#
McCoy trying to mount his opponent but Solomon defends it.
McCoy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCoy is thwarting Solomon's attempts to control the position.
Solomon wants to get back to full guard but McCoy has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (11) vs (0) Solomon
You can see the frustration on Solomon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
McCoy controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Solomon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCoy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Solomon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
McCoy continues to stall.
Solomon is not content to let McCoy control the position. #T7#
Solomon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Solomon is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCoy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Solomon is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Solomon is in trouble now - McCoy has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (14) vs (0) Solomon
McCoy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Solomon can't escape the position.
McCoy avoids the attempt from Solomon to control.
Solomon is trying to escape the mount.
McCoy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Solomon is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solomon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
Solomon is still trying to improve position.
McCoy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Solomon is working to get back to half guard.
McCoy controlling his opponent.
Solomon holds on to McCoy as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Solomon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Solomon is squirming around, avoiding McCoy's attempts to control the action.
Solomon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Solomon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (14) vs (2) Solomon
Solomon looking to sit in guard and control but McCoy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCoy (16) vs (2) Solomon
Solomon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McCoy is now in half guard.
Solomon has a hand on McCoy's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. McCoy takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: McCoy (19) vs (2) Solomon
Solomon working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
McCoy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Solomon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Solomon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (22) vs (2) Solomon
Solomon tries to roll but McCoy sticks to his back.
Solomon tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Solomon is looking to get to half guard.
McCoy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Solomon looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCoy (25) vs (2) Solomon
I would not like to be Solomon right now.
Solomon is trying to break free.
McCoy has good solid back control here.
I really don't envy Solomon right now.
#T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Solomon tries to roll but McCoy sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCoy avoiding Solomon 's attempts to control his hands.
McCoy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
A bit of a pause in the action here. McCoy controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCoy takes the fight on points by 25 to 2.
Gillechriosd McCoy retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Gillechriosd McCoy 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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