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CFC Tokyo 11 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 16 wins and 14 losses; Jin Yi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shirou Masuda.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Phillips feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yi (0) vs (2) Phillips
Yi is controlling Phillips's posture.
Yi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Yi being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Yi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Yi controlling the position.
Phillips is looking to pass into half guard but Yi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Yi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (2) vs (2) Phillips
Phillips working a defensive guard here.
Yi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Phillips seems keen to control Yi's posture.#T2#
Yi won't allow Phillips to sweep him here.
Yi wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.
Yi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yi looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Phillips wants to control the position but Yi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Phillips manages to get to full guard.
Yi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phillips swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yi pushes down on Phillips's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Phillips preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Still in half guard, Yi seems content to control.
Phillips keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Phillips is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Yi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yi is looking to advance position but Phillips won't allow it.
Phillips has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yi is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Yi seems content to control.
Yi trying to pass the guard but Phillips defending well. #T6#
Yi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yi prevents Phillips from improving his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yi in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Yi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Phillips for as long as he can get away with.
Yi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Phillips! Score +3 for passing guard: Yi (5) vs (2) Phillips
Yi looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Phillips tries to control the position but Yi now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Yi (8) vs (2) Phillips
Phillips is trying to break free.
Good control from Yi.#T9#
Phillips wants to control his opponent's hands but Yi gets his hands free.
Phillips is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Yi controlling well, preventing Phillips from escaping the position.
#T10#
Yi biding his time, controlling Phillips.
Phillips tries to roll but Yi sticks to his back.
Phillips is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Yi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T11#
What can Phillips do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Phillips turns into Yi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (8) vs (4) Phillips
Yi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Yi keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully. #T12#
Yi trying to control the position here.
Phillips wants to pass the guard but Yi is keeping the position.#T13#
Yi looking for a sweep. Not yet Yi, not yet.
Phillips looking to sit in guard and control but Yi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yi (10) vs (4) Phillips
Yi is fighting to break Phillips's control of his arms but Phillips is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Phillips 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.#T14#
Yi passes Phillips's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yi is taking a breather. Phillips 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yi prevents Phillips from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yi takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Jin Yi 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 16 losses; Anderson Da Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 22 losses; Francisco Ngannou!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Ngannou shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ngannou was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Da Silva (0) vs (4) Ngannou
Da Silva struggling a bit here.
Da Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Ngannou keeps moving and retains side control.
Da Silva is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Da Silva wants to control but Ngannou postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva gets back to half guard.
Ngannou is taking a breather. Da Silva 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.#T1#
Ngannou trying to mount his opponent but Da Silva defends it.
Da Silva has his hands clasped together around Ngannou's back. He's all about the action.
Da Silva trying to control but Ngannou postures up.
Ngannou sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Ngannou prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
Ngannou trying to mount his opponent but Da Silva defends it.
Da Silva is looking to get back to full guard here but Ngannou has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Da Silva (0) vs (7) Ngannou#T3#
Da Silva tries to buck Ngannou off but Ngannou is having none of it.
Da Silva prevents Ngannou from improving position. #SUB2#
Ngannou working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ngannou is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Da Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
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.#T4#
Da Silva is trying to work for a sweep but Ngannou has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Da Silva (0) vs (9) Ngannou
Ngannou controlling from mount.
Da Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ngannou tries to take his opponent's back but Da Silva turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Da Silva (2) vs (9) Ngannou#T5#
Da Silva controlling from the top position.
Ngannou has his hands on Da Silva's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Da Silva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Ngannou keeping full guard, as Da Silva tries to pass.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
Ngannou managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ngannou wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Ngannou has his hands on Da Silva's head, controlling the position.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Ngannou keeps moving.
Ngannou tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Da Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ngannou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Our spies down at at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform us that Ngannou has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Da Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ngannou pulls Da Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Da Silva looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Da Silva is fighting to break Ngannou's control of his arms but Ngannou is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ngannou controls Da Silva momentarily but Da Silva frees himself.
Da Silva content to stall in guard here.
Ngannou seems keen to control Da Silva's posture.#T11#
Da Silva 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.
Ngannou wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Da Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Ngannou pulls Da Silva in to control the position.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Ngannou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ngannou looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T13#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva 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.
Ngannou pulls Da Silva in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Da Silva looking to pass the guard.
Ngannou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou wins on points by 9 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Francisco Ngannou 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 13 wins and 9 losses; Yakubu Okoroji! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 12 losses; Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Okoroji looking to score a takedown here. Line is defending well but Okoroji drives through and ends up in Line's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoroji (2) vs (0) Line
Line being controlled here, momentarily.
Okoroji pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Line is keeping the position for now.
Line 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Line's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Okoroji pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Line is keeping the position for now.
Okoroji is looking to pass into half guard but Line pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Line is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoroji (2) vs (2) Line
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Okoroji holds on and takes a little breather.
Line postures up.
#T2#
Line controls from within his opponent's guard.
Line sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Okoroji's guard.
Line is taking a breather. Okoroji 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.
Okoroji tries to get to full guard but Line has control of the leg. #T3#
Line takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Okoroji wants to control but Line passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoroji (2) vs (5) Line
Okoroji is looking to reverse the position.
Line is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Okoroji's shoulder. That is not cool.
Okoroji can't do much from the bottom here.
Line in the domination position with Okoroji hanging on.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Line has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Okoroji wants to control but Line postures up.
Okoroji tries to buck Line off but Line is having none of it.
Line controls the position.
Okoroji is looking for a sweep.
Okoroji being controlled for a moment. #T5#
More stalling from Line.#T6#
Okoroji tries to buck Line off but Line is having none of it.
Line controls the position from side control.
Let's hope that Line has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T7##T8#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoroji is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Okoroji can't do much from the bottom here.
Okoroji is looking for a sweep.
Okoroji is working hard here to advance position.
Line staying calm.#T10#
You can see the frustration on Okoroji's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Line taking a breather here.
Okoroji wants to control but Line postures up.
Okoroji is being controlled here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Okoroji is trying to get back to half guard.
Okoroji is trying to escape the position but Line is controlling the position. #T12#
Line wants to lay and pray for a moment but Okoroji keeps working.
Okoroji sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Okoroji manages to get to full guard.
Well,Okoroji is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Line tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoroji is retaining full guard.
Okoroji seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T13#
Line sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Line tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoroji is retaining full guard.
Okoroji pulls Line in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Line is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Okoroji is trying to hold Line in close to prevent damage but Line has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okoroji gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Line wins on points by 5 to 2.
Senger Line 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 47 wins and 31 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Vernon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Rules
Rules has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vernon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vernon 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.
Rules is trying to control the position but Vernon postures up.
Vernon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Vernon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rules has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rules looking to control.
Rules being controlled here, momentarily.
Rules told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
Vernon is pushing down on Rules's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rules is fighting to maintain full guard but Vernon has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Vernon seems to be working for a kimura but Rules defends the submission attempt.
Rules trying to hold on to Vernon's head to control him but Vernon postures up.
Rules wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
#T3#
Vernon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Rules is defending well.
Rules tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but Rules defending well. #T4#
Rules wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy.
Rules wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
Vernon uses his free foot to push down on Rules's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rules. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (0) Rules
Rules tries to control the position but Vernon now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (8) vs (0) Rules#T5#
Rules rolls, trying to escape but Vernon keeps control of the position.
Rules prevents Vernon from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T6#
Rules tries to roll but Vernon sticks to his back.
#T7#
Vernon really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rules.
Vernon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rules manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vernon's guard. Nice work there by Rules.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (8) vs (2) Rules
Vernon has Rules pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rules sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rules tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Vernon pulls Rules in close to prevent any damage. #T9##SUB#
Vernon working for a triangle but Rules defends it easily.
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Rules is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Vernon pulls Rules in close to his closed guard and prevents Rules from doing any damage or advancing position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Vernon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rules doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rules manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rules stopping the sweep attempt from Vernon.#T11#
Vernon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rules controls the pace.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Rules from controlling successfully.
Vernon wants to control the position but Rules says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Vernon has his hands clasped together around Rules's back. He's all about the action.
Vernon is trying to maintain the position but Rules is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Rules content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Rules has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Vernon gets full guard.
Rules looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Vernon wants to control the position but Rules says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Still in half guard, Rules seems content to control.
Rules prevents Vernon from improving his position.
Rules is looking to advance position but Vernon won't allow it. #T14#
Rules takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Rules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rules controlling the action here.
Vernon tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Isaac Vernon took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Pulling Guard for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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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 51 wins and 27 losses; William Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 14 losses; Lou Gotch!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Crazy Horse scores with a takedown into Gotch's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (2) vs (0) Gotch
Gotch wants to sweep here but Crazy Horse controlling him for the moment.
Crazy Horse is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Gotch has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Crazy Horse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotch is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazy Horse 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.
Crazy Horse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Gotch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crazy Horse controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gotch working a defensive guard but Crazy Horse manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (5) vs (0) Gotch
We've been hearing good reports from Crazy Horse'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.
Gotch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Gotch is trying to control but Crazy Horse passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (8) vs (0) Gotch
Crazy Horse is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gotch will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gotch is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Gotch is being controlled here.
Gotch is looking for a sweep.
Gotch is not content to let Crazy Horse control the position.
Gotch can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Crazy Horse content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Gotch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gotch is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Crazy Horse trying to control the position but Gotch is working away.
Gotch is trying to improve his position.
Gotch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Crazy Horse looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotch keeping hold of Crazy Horse's head, controlling as best he can. #T6#
Crazy Horse stalling.
Gotch holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gotch is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotch is in trouble now - Crazy Horse has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Crazy Horse (11) vs (0) Gotch#T7#
Crazy Horse avoids the attempt from Gotch to control.
Gotch is working to get back to half guard.
Crazy Horse wants to control but instead Gotch manages to regain half guard.
Gotch is looking to improve his position.
Gotch wants to control but Crazy Horse is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Crazy Horse is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Crazy Horse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Crazy Horse seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gotch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crazy Horse is taking a breather. Gotch 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.#T9#
Gotch is trying to get back to full guard.
Gotch wants to control but Crazy Horse is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crazy Horse not doing much here.
#T10#
Gotch wants to control but Crazy Horse is keeping busy.
Crazy Horse with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crazy Horse prevents Gotch from improving his position.
Gotch keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Gotch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gotch pulls Crazy Horse in close to prevent any damage.
Crazy Horse controlling from the top position. #T12#
Crazy Horse pushes down on Gotch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Crazy Horse tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gotch knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gotch controlling the position for now.#T13#
Gotch is pressing down on Crazy Horse's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gotch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Crazy Horse is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gotch lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Crazy Horse (11) vs (2) Gotch#T14#
Gotch looking to pass the guard.
Crazy Horse is trying to keep Gotch in close.
Crazy Horse is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crazy Horse'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Horse takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Our winner, William Crazy Horse, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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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 60 wins and 62 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Rickson Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hozdic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Hozdic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Hozdic
Hozdic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hozdic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.
Alopodis looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hozdic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hozdic looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Hozdic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alopodis controlling the position.
Hozdic won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here. #T2#
Hozdic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Hozdic controlling him for the moment.
Hozdic 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. #T3#
Alopodis is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Alopodis'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.
Hozdic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alopodis 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.#T4#
Hozdic stays in close to Alopodis's body and controls the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hozdic advances to half guard.
Hozdic is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T5#
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is defending well.
Alopodis is trying to control but can't.
Hozdic is looking to advance position but Alopodis won't allow it.
Alopodis trying to hold on to Hozdic's head to control him but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Alopodis trying to control from the bottom.
Hozdic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hozdic works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Hozdic#T7#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T8#
Alopodis wants to control but Hozdic postures up.#T9#
Alopodis is trying to escape the position but Hozdic is controlling the position.
Alopodis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hozdic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
Hozdic takes a little break here. Alopodis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Hozdic is staying tight to Alopodis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Alopodis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T11#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Alopodis is being controlled here.
Alopodis wants to control but Hozdic postures up.#T14#
Hozdic taking a breather here.
Alopodis is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic stalling.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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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 48 wins and 32 losses; Cesare Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Saul Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Borgia darts in looking for a takedown but Hunter gets double underhooks and turns Borgia into the cage.
Hunter goes for a takedown attempt but Borgia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Borgia 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.
Hunter shoots for a takedown but Borgia saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Borgia attempts a counter takedown but Hunter avoids it well and moves away.
Hunter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Borgia tries to avoid it but Hunter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Borgia to the ground. Borgia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cesare Borgia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Hunter.#TD#
Borgia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Borgia lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Borgia (2) vs (0) Hunter
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Borgia controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borgia is one step ahead there. #T1#
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Borgia preventing the sweep. #T2#
Borgia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Borgia pushing down on Hunter's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hunter desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Borgia passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (0) Hunter#SUB#
Borgia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hunter, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Borgia controlling the position from side mount.
Hunter tries to improve position but can't.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Borgia trying to control the position but Hunter is working away.
Hunter manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Borgia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hunter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Borgia is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Borgia controlling the action here. #T5#
Borgia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hunter is trying to control but can't.
Hunter is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Borgia is controlling the pace.
Hunter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hunter.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Hunter keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Hunter pulls Borgia in close to prevent any damage.
Borgia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Hunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borgia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borgia (5) vs (2) Hunter
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia keeping full guard, as Hunter tries to pass.
Borgia pulls Hunter in to control the position.
Hunter won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
Hunter is fighting to break Borgia's control of his arms but Borgia is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Hunter stays in close to Borgia's body and controls the position.
Borgia is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Borgia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunter pushing down on Borgia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Hunter 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.
#T11#
Borgia wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borgia is trying to control but Hunter manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (5) vs (5) Hunter
Borgia tries to reverse the position but Hunter maintains control.
Borgia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T12#
Borgia is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia is working hard here to advance position.
Borgia wants to control but Hunter is keeping busy.
Hunter trying to mount his opponent but Borgia defends it. #T13#
Hunter is taking a breather. Borgia 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.
Borgia keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Borgia gets full guard.#T14##SUB#
Hunter sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Borgia doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Hunter paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Borgia - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 30 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 36 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Magomedov gets caught flat footed, as Cicerón shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Magomedov is controlling Cicerón's posture.
Cicerón is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cicerón seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Magomedov for as long as he can get away with.
Magomedov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Cicerón'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Magomedov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cicerón defends it easily.#T1#
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov is trying to keep Cicerón in close.
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Magomedov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cicerón's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (2) Magomedov#T2#
Magomedov postures up.
Cicerón pulls Magomedov in close to his closed guard and prevents Magomedov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Cicerón tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov passes Cicerón's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Cicerón is defending the position.
Magomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Cicerón is defending the position.
Magomedov trying to control the pace. #T4#
Let's hope that Magomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cicerón tries to get to full guard but Magomedov has control of the leg.
Magomedov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
#T5#
Cicerón is staying active underneath Magomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Cicerón tries to roll over but Magomedov keeps him under control.
Well, if Magomedov 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.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Cicerón is working from the bottom.
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
Cicerón wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cicerón is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magomedov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Magomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
Magomedov slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Magomedov wants to take a breather but Cicerón is having none of it.
Magomedov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cicerón! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (2) vs (5) Magomedov
Cicerón tries to hold on but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Cicerón is trying to escape the mount.
Magomedov fails to take his opponent's back.
Cicerón regains half guard.
Cicerón is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Cicerón is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Well, if Magomedov 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.
Cicerón wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cicerón is pressing down on Magomedov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T12#
Cicerón controlling the position.
Cicerón 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.
Cicerón is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T13#
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cicerón is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Magomedov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cicerón can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magomedov controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cicerón is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (4) vs (5) Magomedov
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Cicerón is proving a slippery customer.
Cicerón controlling from the top position.
Magomedov looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 5 to 4.
Khalid Magomedov 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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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 45 wins and 19 losses; Yuri Prochazka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 45 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Chai closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Prochazka (0) vs (4) Chai
Prochazka is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Prochazka is looking to reverse the position.
Prochazka is being controlled here.
Prochazka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to control but Prochazka is keeping him busy. #T1#
Prochazka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chai taking a breather here. #T2#
Chai trying to control the action but Prochazka is working from the bottom.
Prochazka wants to control but Chai postures up.#T3#
Chai trying to control the position but Prochazka is working away.
Chai controlling from side mount.
Chai trying to control the action but Prochazka is working from the bottom. #T4#
Chai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Prochazka holding on.
Prochazka tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Prochazka is working hard here to advance position.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Prochazka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prochazka struggling a bit here.
Chai takes a little break here. Prochazka wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Prochazka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Prochazka is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prochazka keeps working. #T7#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Prochazka can't do much from the bottom here.
Prochazka isn't going anywhere.#T8#
Prochazka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai wants to control but Prochazka is keeping him busy.
Prochazka is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prochazka keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Prochazka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Prochazka struggling a bit here.#T10#
Chai trying to control the action but Prochazka is working from the bottom.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Prochazka tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Prochazka manages to get back to half guard.
Chai trying to control from Prochazka's half guard. Prochazka has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Prochazka.#T11#
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Prochazka (0) vs (7) Chai
Prochazka is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Chai politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Chai prefers to stall for the moment though.
Chai trying to control the position but Prochazka is working away.
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.
You can see the frustration on Prochazka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Chai happy to just control the position for now.
Chai working away.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prochazka keeps working.
Prochazka holds on to Chai's head and controls the position momentarily. #T13#
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prochazka keeps working.
Chai taking a break here but Prochazka is having none of it and regains half guard.
Chai trying to control from half guard but Prochazka is working away. #T14#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Prochazka is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chai is looking to stall here but Prochazka recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prochazka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai wins on points by 7 to 0.
A victorious Dragon Li Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 39 wins and 16 losses; Tubbs Singleton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 26 losses; Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Oh shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Singleton's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Singleton (0) vs (2) Oh
Oh tries to free his leg and advance position but Singleton is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Oh lying in Singleton's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Singleton decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Oh taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tubbs Singleton!
Tubbs Singleton retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Tubbs Singleton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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