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CFC Tokyo 17 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tio Nuno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Paulo Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendes.#TD#
Nuno throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mendes was covering up waiting for the punch and Nuno finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nuno (2) vs (0) Mendes#SUB2#
Mendes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nuno is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Mendes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nuno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mendes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mendes working for submissions but it's allowed Nuno to get to half guard.
Well, if Nuno 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.
#T1#
Mendes wants to control the action here but instead Nuno manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nuno (5) vs (0) Mendes
Mendes has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Nuno (8) vs (0) Mendes
I would not like to be Mendes right now.
Mendes trying to control the position but Nuno manages to sink in the hooks.
Mendes tries to break free.
Nuno controls the position.#T2#
Nuno keeps control of the position as Mendes tries to break free.
Mendes rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nuno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nuno controlling the action here.
Mendes is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Mendes is still trying to improve position.
Nuno controlling the action here.
Mendes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nuno sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Nuno passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nuno (11) vs (0) Mendes
Mendes is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Mendes being controlled for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Mendes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nuno controls the position.
Mendes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nuno trying to pass the guard but Mendes defending well. #T6#
Mendes gets full guard.
Nuno content to stall in guard here.
Nuno slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nuno (14) vs (0) Mendes
Nuno controls the position from side control.#T7#
Mendes can't do much from the bottom here.
Nuno just content to control the position.
Mendes stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Mendes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nuno (16) vs (0) Mendes
Mendes tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Nuno looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nuno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Nuno fails to take his opponent's back.
Nuno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nuno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mendes is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Mendes tries to control Nuno's head but Nuno pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Mendes is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Tio Nuno!
Our winner, Tio Nuno, 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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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 3 losses; Harun Aydin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 24 losses; Android Sixty Five!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sixty Five tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aydin defends well and Sixty Five ends up having to push Aydin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aydin fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Aydin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Aydin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Aydin (4) vs (0) Sixty Five
Sixty Five manages to get back to half guard.
Aydin works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aydin (7) vs (0) Sixty Five
Aydin controlling from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aydin seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Sixty Five is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aydin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Aydin with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Aydin controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Sixty Five tries to hold on but Aydin postures up.
Aydin controlling from mount.
Aydin looking to control but Sixty Five is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Aydin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aydin looking to take Sixty Five's back but Sixty Five rolls and after a scramble, Sixty Five ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Sixty Five to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aydin (7) vs (2) Sixty Five
Sixty Five is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Sixty Five stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aydin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sixty Five's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aydin pulls Sixty Five in close to prevent any damage.
Sixty Five won't allow Aydin to sweep him here.
Sixty Five is stalling in the full guard.
Sixty Five wants to pass the guard but Aydin is keeping the position.#T4#
Sixty Five trying to control but Aydin is working from the bottom.
Aydin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sixty Five postures up.
Aydin looking for a sweep. Not yet Aydin, not yet.
Sixty Five controlling from the top position.
Aydin has Sixty Five pulled in close to control his posture.
Aydin wants to control but Sixty Five passes easily into half guard.
#T5#
Aydin is controlling Sixty Five's trapped leg to prevent Sixty Five from advancing to side control.
Aydin is looking to improve his position.
Sixty Five tries to pass to full mount but Aydin defends it.
Aydin wants to control but Sixty Five is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aydin is controlling Sixty Five's trapped leg to prevent Sixty Five from advancing to side control.
Aydin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aydin controls Sixty Five momentarily but Sixty Five frees himself. #T6#
Aydin has his hands on Sixty Five's head, controlling the position.
Aydin 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.
Aydin is trying to keep Sixty Five in close.
Sixty Five tries to free his leg and advance position but Aydin is retaining full guard.
Aydin controls Sixty Five momentarily but Sixty Five frees himself.
Aydin 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.
Aydin trying to keep a closed guard but Sixty Five is proving a slippery customer.
Aydin has his hands on Sixty Five's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Aydin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aydin looking for a sweep. Not yet Aydin, not yet.
Aydin being controlled here, momentarily.
Aydin wants to sweep but no luck.
Aydin pulls Sixty Five in close to prevent any damage.
Aydin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Sixty Five content to stall in guard here.
Sixty Five postures up.
Aydin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aydin trying to control the position.
Aydin is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Aydin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sixty Five defends well.
Sixty Five not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Aydin has Sixty Five pulled in close to control his posture.
Aydin looking to control.
Sixty Five looking to pass the guard.
Aydin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aydin is really struggling to control Sixty Five but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Aydin trying to control the position here. #T10#
Aydin controls Sixty Five momentarily but Sixty Five frees himself.
Aydin is controlling Sixty Five's posture.
Sixty Five is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aydin is pulling down on Sixty Five's head. It's preventing any offense from Sixty Five, at least for the moment.
Aydin is trying to control the position but Sixty Five postures up.
Aydin is controlling Sixty Five's posture.
Sixty Five preventing the sweep. #T11#
Aydin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sixty Five controls the pace.
Sixty Five pushes down on Aydin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Aydin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aydin.
Aydin 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.
Aydin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sixty Five manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aydin (9) vs (2) Sixty Five
Aydin trying to control but Sixty Five is working from the bottom.
Aydin stopping the sweep attempt from Sixty Five.#T12#
Aydin is pushing down on Sixty Five's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sixty Five is fighting to maintain full guard but Aydin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aydin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sixty Five holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Aydin is looking to take a break and control but Sixty Five is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aydin controlling the action here. #T13#
Sixty Five keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Aydin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aydin trying to control from Sixty Five's half guard. Sixty Five has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T14#
Aydin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sixty Five controlling Aydin's posture.
Aydin trying to control but Sixty Five is working from the bottom.
Aydin looking to pass the guard.
Sixty Five not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aydin wants to control from the top but Sixty Five keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aydin takes the fight on points by 9 to 2.
Harun Aydin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 20 losses; Khadem Abdul Karim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 67 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis shoots in for a takedown but Abdul Karim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Abdul Karim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alopodis's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Abdul Karim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alopodis keeping hold of Abdul Karim's head, controlling as best he can.
Abdul Karim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abdul Karim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul Karim not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdul Karim seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Alopodis for as long as he can get away with.
Alopodis is doing well to control the position and prevent Abdul Karim from advancing to side control.
Alopodis trying to control here.
Alopodis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abdul Karim's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abdul Karim's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Abdul Karim (2) vs (4) Alopodis#T2#
Abdul Karim trying to control the action but Alopodis just sinks the hooks in.
Abdul Karim is in bad spot here.
Alopodis is trying to stick to Abdul Karim's back but Abdul Karim is turning into Alopodis. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Alopodis's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Abdul Karim. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Abdul Karim (4) vs (4) Alopodis
Abdul Karim controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Alopodis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abdul Karim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Alopodis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Abdul Karim 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.
Abdul Karim'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.
Alopodis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Abdul Karim trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Alopodis has control of Abdul Karim's left arm, preventing Abdul Karim from doing any damage.
Abdul Karim looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Abdul Karim from controlling successfully.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Abdul Karim controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Abdul Karim controlling him for the moment. #T6#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alopodis holds on and takes a little breather.
Let's hope that Alopodis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Abdul Karim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abdul Karim being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Abdul Karim controlling from the top position.
Alopodis is adopting a defensive guard.#T8#
Abdul Karim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alopodis looking to control.
#T9#
Abdul Karim is pushing down on Alopodis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alopodis is fighting to maintain full guard but Abdul Karim has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alopodis is trying to maintain the position but Abdul Karim is very close to passing his half guard.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Abdul Karim keeps him under control.
Abdul Karim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Abdul Karim trying to control from half guard but Alopodis is working away. #T10#
Abdul Karim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Abdul Karim is thwarting Alopodis's attempts to control the position.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Abdul Karim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Abdul Karim tries to pass to full mount but Alopodis defends it.
Abdul Karim is trying to control. Alopodis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abdul Karim is taking a breather. Alopodis 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.#T12#
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Alopodis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alopodis is holding on for now.
Abdul Karim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Abdul Karim is controlling well.
Abdul Karim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Abdul Karim is thwarting Alopodis's attempts to control the position.#T13#
Abdul Karim controlling the action here.
Alopodis is not content to let Abdul Karim control the position.#T14#
Alopodis trying to hold on to Abdul Karim's head to control him but Abdul Karim postures up.
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdul Karim tries to free his leg and advance position but Alopodis is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Alopodis gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Alopodis wins on points by 5 to 4.
Ceph Alopodis gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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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 39 losses; Khalid Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 38 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Magomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Borgia's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (2) vs (0) Borgia
Borgia seems keen to control Magomedov's posture.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Magomedov stands and throws Borgia's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (5) vs (0) Borgia
Borgia is trying to control Magomedov's posture but Magomedov avoids it.
Borgia 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.
Borgia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Magomedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Borgia trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (8) vs (0) Borgia
We've been hearing that Magomedov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Borgia is trying to escape the mount.
Magomedov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Magomedov wants to control the pace but Borgia is squirming around nicely.
Borgia is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Borgia reaches up to try and control the position but Magomedov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Borgia rolls and tries to escape and now Magomedov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (11) vs (0) Borgia
Magomedov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Magomedov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Borgia can't escape the position.
#T5#
Magomedov controlling the position well here. Borgia rolled but Magomedov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Magomedov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Borgia for as long as he can get away with.
Magomedov continues to stall.#T6#
Magomedov not allowing Borgia to control his hands.
Magomedov has good solid back control here.
Magomedov wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy.#T7#
Borgia trying to control the position but Magomedov manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Borgia fending off the submission attempt from Magomedov.
Magomedov gets his hands free as Borgia looks to control. #T8#
Magomedov tries to keep control of the position but Borgia is staying busy.
Borgia tries to escape the position.
Magomedov tries to keep control of the position but Borgia is staying busy.
Borgia holding on to Magomedov's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Borgia rolls, trying to escape but Magomedov keeps control of the position.
Borgia looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Borgia tries to escape 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.#T9#
Magomedov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Borgia just trying to survive but Magomedov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Borgia rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Magomedov prevents Borgia from improving his position.#T10#
Borgia is still trying to improve position.
Borgia has his hands clasped together around Magomedov's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov is pressing down on Borgia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Borgia is holding on for now. #T11##SUB2#
Borgia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magomedov pulls his head out easily.
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.
Borgia preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T12#
Still in half guard, Magomedov seems content to control.
More hug and hope from Magomedov.
Borgia wants to control but Magomedov passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (14) vs (0) Borgia
Magomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working. #T13#
Magomedov taking a break here but Borgia is having none of it and regains half guard.
Magomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.
Magomedov sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T14#
Borgia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borgia wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Borgia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Khalid Magomedov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Ceasar Rules! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 15 losses; Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Line fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rules avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Line shoots in and gets a takedown into Rules's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rules (0) vs (2) Line
Line is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rules looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Line puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line uses his free foot to push down on Rules's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rules. Score +3 for passing guard: Rules (0) vs (5) Line
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rules is desperately trying to improve his position but Line has a good base and remains in mount.#T1#
Line content just to control the position here.
Rules wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rules (0) vs (8) Line
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Line not allowing Rules to control his hands.
Rules tries to escape the position.
Rules just trying to survive but Line is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
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!#T3#
Line just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rules tries to break free.
#T4#
Line is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rules tries to escape but Line has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Line controlling from the back.
Line's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Rules looking very determined here, making life difficult for Line.
Rules is in bad spot here.
We've been hearing good reports from Rules's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rules trying to control the hands but Line breaks the grip.
Line trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rules doesn't escape. #T6#
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.
Rules can't escape the position.
#T7#
Line is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Rules is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Line gets his way!
Rules tries to escape but Line has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T8#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Line wants to control but Rules is keeping busy.
Rules trying to control the hands but Line breaks the grip. #T9#
Rules tries to escape but Line has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T10#
I really don't envy Rules right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Line controlling the positon.
Rules trying to control the position but Line manages to sink in the hooks. #T11#
Rules is really stuck here.
Rules looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Line biding his time, looking for the opening.
Line struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rules looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T12#
Good control from Line.
Line looking to hold on to the position here but Rules rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Line controlling from the top position.
Line works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T13#
Rules slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Line controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rules is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rules (2) vs (8) Line#T14#
Rules engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rules has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rules tries to free his leg and advance position but Line is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Line working for a triangle but Rules defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Line wins on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Senger Line thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 20 wins and 17 losses; Hendrix Cabrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 35 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cabrera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vernon on his heels. He'll look to pass Vernon's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cabrera (2) vs (0) Vernon
Vernon has Cabrera pulled in close to control his posture.
Cabrera looking to pass the guard.
Cabrera controlling from the top position.
Cabrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabrera trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom. #T1#
Vernon has his hands on Cabrera's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Cabrera content to stall in guard here.
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Cabrera is proving a slippery customer.
Vernon controlling the position.#SUB2#
Cabrera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Cabrera 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.
Vernon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vernon managing to control the position. #T4#
Cabrera advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cabrera (5) vs (0) Vernon
Cabrera controls the position from side control.
Vernon wants to control but Cabrera postures up.#T5#
Cabrera in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Vernon stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Vernon is looking for a sweep.#T6#
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face as Cabrera controls the position.
Cabrera trying to control the action but Vernon is working from the bottom.
Vernon is trying to escape the position but Cabrera is controlling the position.
Cabrera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Vernon is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Vernon seems a little lost for a moment, as Cabrera dominates the positioning.
Vernon is looking for a sweep.
Vernon is trying to escape the position but Cabrera is controlling the position.
Vernon tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Vernon trying to remain calm as Cabrera controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cabrera.
Vernon is not content to let Cabrera control the position.
Vernon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T9#
Cabrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vernon keeps working.
Vernon is doing well to control the position and prevent Cabrera from advancing to side control.
Vernon won't allow Cabrera to pass to mount.
Vernon is doing well to control the position and prevent Cabrera from advancing to side control.
Vernon trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Cabrera prevents Vernon from improving his position.
Cabrera trying to control the pace. #T11#
Vernon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vernon is trying to control but can't.
Cabrera wants to pass the guard but Vernon is defending well.
Vernon is trying to get back to full guard.
Cabrera slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon moves into full guard.
#T13#
Cabrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Vernon controls Cabrera momentarily but Cabrera frees himself.
Vernon pulls Cabrera in to control the position.
Let's hope that Vernon 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.#T14#
Cabrera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vernon is pulling down on Cabrera's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Cabrera from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cabrera takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Hendrix Cabrera thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 33 wins and 36 losses; Julián Cicerón! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 30 losses; William Crazy Horse!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cicerón throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crazy Horse was covering up waiting for the punch and Cicerón finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cicerón (2) vs (0) Crazy Horse
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crazy Horse keeping full guard, as Cicerón tries to pass.
Crazy Horse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crazy Horse keeping full guard, as Cicerón tries to pass.
Cicerón content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazy Horse has Cicerón pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Crazy Horse controls Cicerón momentarily but Cicerón frees himself.
Cicerón 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 is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cicerón is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Cicerón pushing down on Crazy Horse's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Crazy Horse wants to improve his position but Cicerón is controlling well.
Crazy Horse is controlling Cicerón's trapped leg to prevent Cicerón from advancing to side control.
Crazy Horse trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Crazy Horse wants to improve his position but Cicerón is controlling well.
Cicerón is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cicerón works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (5) vs (0) Crazy Horse#T4#
Crazy Horse tries to improve his position but instead Cicerón has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cicerón (8) vs (0) Crazy Horse
Crazy Horse staying busy and making it hard for Cicerón to control.
Cicerón has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Crazy Horse's body.
Cicerón's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Crazy Horse 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.
Crazy Horse rolls, trying to escape but Cicerón keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T6#
Cicerón not allowing Crazy Horse to control his hands.
Cicerón controls the action.
Further stalling from Cicerón.#T7#
Crazy Horse staying busy and making it hard for Cicerón to control.
Cicerón avoiding Crazy Horse 's attempts to control his hands.
Crazy Horse is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Crazy Horse breaks Cicerón's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cicerón (8) vs (2) Crazy Horse#T8#
Cicerón seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Crazy Horse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (8) vs (5) Crazy Horse
Cicerón tries to buck Crazy Horse off but Crazy Horse is having none of it.
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.
Crazy Horse moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Crazy Horse working away.#T9#
Cicerón is looking for a sweep.
Cicerón is trying to control Crazy Horse's posture but Crazy Horse avoids it.
Cicerón tries to buck Crazy Horse off but Crazy Horse is having none of it.
Crazy Horse wants to control for a moment but Cicerón uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Crazy Horse looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Crazy Horse trying to pass the guard but Cicerón defending well.
Cicerón wants to improve his position but Crazy Horse is controlling well.
Cicerón is trying to control but can't.
Cicerón tries to get to full guard but Crazy Horse has control of the leg.
Cicerón tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Crazy Horse has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Cicerón (8) vs (8) Crazy Horse#T11#
Crazy Horse sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cicerón is looking to improve his position but Crazy Horse isn't that keen on the idea.
Cicerón tries to hold on but Crazy Horse postures up.#T12#
Crazy Horse controlling the position easily from mount.
Cicerón working to try and regain half guard.
Crazy Horse is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Cicerón 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: Cicerón (10) vs (8) Crazy Horse#T13#
Cicerón is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Crazy Horse has control of Cicerón's left arm, preventing Cicerón from doing any damage.
Crazy Horse can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cicerón controls the pace.
Cicerón stopping the sweep attempt from Crazy Horse.#T14#
Crazy Horse looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cicerón's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crazy Horse is trying to control the position but Cicerón postures up.
Cicerón wants to control from the top but Crazy Horse keeps moving.
And that's the end of 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 23 wins and 10 losses; Saul Hunter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 52 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shigeki Sano and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Chai shoots in and bounces Hunter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunter (0) vs (2) Chai
Hunter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chai wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter seems keen to control Chai's posture.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T1#
Chai controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Chai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hunter 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: Hunter (2) vs (2) Chai
Chai tries to get to full guard but Hunter has control of the leg. #T3#
Chai trying to control here.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Hunter has control of the leg.
Hunter is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter trying to control the pace. #T4#
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
Chai is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hunter is staying active.
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hunter slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai is looking to control Hunter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chai avoid being mounted?#T6#
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai trying to control but Hunter postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Chai is looking to get back to full guard here but Hunter has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunter (5) vs (2) Chai
Chai is letting Hunter control him for a moment.
Hunter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Chai being controlled for a moment. #T9#
Hunter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.
Chai tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunter wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai can't do much from the bottom here. #T10#
Hunter controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Chai manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunter (5) vs (4) Chai
Hunter controlling the position well.
Hunter wants to improve his position but Chai is controlling well.
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Hunter defends it. #T12#
Chai prevents Hunter from improving his position.
Hunter is working hard here to advance position.
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Hunter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chai wants to work for an arm triangle but Hunter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T13#
Chai wants to take a breather but Hunter is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Chai seems content to control.
Hunter is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai wants to control but Hunter is keeping him busy.
Chai is just content to waste time from the top position. Hunter takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hunter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14#
Hunter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chai 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.
Hunter seems keen to control Chai's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
A victorious Saul Hunter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 53 wins and 31 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 107 wins and 87 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Wang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oh's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
My spies in Average Judas Gym inform me that Wang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wang wants to pass the guard but Oh is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Oh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (2) Wang
Wang is pulling down on Oh's head. It's preventing any offense from Oh, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Oh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wang pulls Oh in close to prevent any damage.
Oh trying to control the position from guard on top but Wang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wang is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (4) Wang
Wang sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Wang postures up.
Wang is pushing down on Oh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oh is fighting to maintain full guard but Wang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oh is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at HELLCADEMY that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Oh defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang content to control rather than advance.
Wang trying to mount his opponent but Oh defends it. #T3#
Wang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oh wants to get back to full guard.
Wang sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Wang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oh is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Wang is looking to stall here but Oh recovers full guard.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Wang 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.
Oh is pulling down on Wang's head to control his posture. #T5#
Oh being controlled here, momentarily.
More stalling from Wang.
Wang advances to half guard.
Wang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Oh is trying to control but can't.
Wang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wang controlling the action here. #T6#
Oh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wang not doing much here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Wang.#T7#
Oh wants to get back to full guard.
Oh keeping hold of Wang's head, controlling as best he can.
Wang is taking a breather. Oh 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.#T8#
Oh is looking to improve his position.
Oh controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Wang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Wang wants to control but Oh is keeping him busy. #T9#
Wang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wang wants to control but Oh is keeping him busy.
Wang content to control rather than advance.
Wang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oh won't allow Wang to pass to mount.
Wang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yet more stalling tactics from Wang.#T10#
Wang wants to pass the guard but Oh is defending well.
Wang controlling the action here. #T11#
Wang moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (2) vs (7) Wang
Wang happy to just control the position for now.
Oh is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Wang taking a breather here.
Wang wants to control but Oh is keeping him busy.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Oh haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wang content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T13#
Wang wants to control but Oh is keeping him busy.
Wang takes a little break here. Oh wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Oh is looking to regain half guard here but Wang keeps moving and retains side control.
Oh struggling a bit here.
Wang trying to control the action but Oh is working from the bottom. #T14#
A lull in the action here.
It looks like Wang 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.
Wang with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wang wins on points by 7 to 2.
Long Wang is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Long Wang 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 47 wins and 20 losses; Tubbs Singleton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 10 losses; Rickson Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hozdic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Singleton quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Singleton (0) vs (2) Hozdic
Singleton tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.
Hozdic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Singleton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hozdic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Singleton tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.
Hozdic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Singleton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Singleton is trying to maintain the position but Hozdic is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hozdic in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Singleton tries to get to full guard but Hozdic has control of the leg.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but Singleton defending well.
Hozdic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Singleton'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.#T3#
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Singleton is defending well.
Hozdic works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Singleton (0) vs (5) Hozdic
Singleton is trying to get back to half guard.
Hozdic just content to control the position. #T4#
Singleton struggling a bit 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.
Singleton trying to remain calm as Hozdic controls from the top position.
Singleton is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
Singleton is trying to escape the position but Hozdic is controlling the position. #T5#
Singleton can't do much from the bottom here.
Hozdic is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T6#
It looks like Hozdic 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.
Hozdic wants to control but Singleton is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Hozdic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Singleton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hozdic is staying tight to Singleton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Singleton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hozdic in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T8#
Singleton is looking for a sweep.
Singleton is trying to control Hozdic's posture but Hozdic avoids it.
Singleton regains half guard.
Singleton tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.#T9#
Singleton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hozdic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hozdic's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Singleton (4) vs (5) Hozdic
Singleton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hozdic tries to escape the position.
Singleton controls the action.
Singleton gets his hands free as Hozdic looks to control. #T10#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Singleton controlling the positon.#T11#
Hozdic is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singleton trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hozdic doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Hozdic's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Hozdic holding on to Singleton's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Hozdic is really stuck here.
Hozdic trying to control the action but Singleton just sinks the hooks in.
Singleton biding his time, controlling Hozdic.
Singleton gets his hands free as Hozdic looks to control. #T13#
I would not like to be Hozdic right now.
Hozdic trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hozdic is trying to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T14#
Hozdic is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Hozdic right now.
Singleton gets his hands free as Hozdic looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic rolls, trying to escape but Singleton keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
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