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Grappling Hype -7- PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Victor Kramer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Trey Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Moreno rushes Kramer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moreno gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kramer.
Moreno stops a takedown attempt from Kramer.
Kramer really is a fat lump.
Kramer goes for a takedown attempt but Moreno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Kramer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kramer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moreno sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Moreno looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kramer (0) vs (2) Moreno
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.
Moreno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kramer wants to sweep here but Moreno controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kramer is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kramer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (2) vs (2) Moreno#SUB#
Kramer has gone for a leg lock! Moreno slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kramer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (2) vs (4) Moreno
Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kramer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Kramer 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.
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.
Moreno won't allow Kramer to sweep him here.
Moreno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet. #T2#
Moreno is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Kramer is looking for a triangle but Moreno pushes his legs off easily.
Moreno stays in close to Kramer's body and controls the position.
Kramer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moreno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moreno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kramer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moreno stands and throws Kramer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kramer (2) vs (7) Moreno
Moreno tries to advance to mount but Kramer denies him.
Kramer is looking to regain half guard here but Moreno keeps moving and retains side control.
Moreno controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kramer tries to bench press Moreno off him but Moreno keeps the position.
Kramer prevents Moreno from moving into mount.
Moreno controlling the position.
Moreno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kramer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Moreno tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer is trying to escape the position but Moreno is controlling the position.
Kramer is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Moreno controls the position.
Let's hope that Moreno 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.
Kramer prevents Moreno from improving position.
The referee asks Moreno politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Moreno prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kramer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moreno wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moreno tries to advance to mount but Kramer denies him.
Moreno taking a breather here.
Moreno tries to advance to mount but Kramer denies him.
Kramer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Moreno trying to control the pace.
Kramer tries to roll over but Moreno keeps him under control.#T5#
Moreno is looking to advance position but Kramer won't allow it.
Moreno stalling.
Kramer won't allow Moreno to pass to mount.
Kramer wants to improve his position but Moreno is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Moreno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kramer is looking to improve his position.
Kramer gets full guard.#T6#
Kramer looking for a sweep. Not yet Kramer, not yet.
Moreno slips nicely into half guard.
Moreno prevents Kramer from improving his position.
Moreno is looking to advance position but Kramer won't allow it.
Moreno trying to control the pace. #T7#
Moreno is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kramer (2) vs (10) Moreno
Moreno controlling from mount.
Kramer regains half guard.
Moreno slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Moreno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kramer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moreno.
Kramer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kramer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moreno manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (4) vs (10) Moreno#T8#
Moreno managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moreno is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (4) vs (12) Moreno
Moreno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Moreno stopping the sweep attempt from Kramer.
Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kramer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moreno content to stall in guard here.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moreno content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreno is one step ahead there.
Kramer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moreno controls the pace.#SUB#
Kramer working for a triangle but Moreno defends it easily.
Moreno's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Moreno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kramer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moreno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moreno is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Kramer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T10#
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreno is one step ahead there.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moreno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Moreno.#SUB#
Kramer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moreno defends well.
Moreno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
Kramer keeping full guard, as Moreno tries to pass.
Kramer 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.
Moreno passes into half guard.
Kramer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Moreno stopping the sweep attempt from Kramer.
Moreno showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like Moreno 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.#T12#
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.#SUB#
Moreno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kramer being controlled here, momentarily.
Moreno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kramer's guard.
Kramer is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Moreno is continuing to stall.
Kramer won't allow Moreno to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T13#
The adventures of Moreno the control monster continue. Boring.
More stalling from Moreno.
Kramer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T14#
Moreno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kramer is keeping the position for now.
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreno is one step ahead there.
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Kramer is keeping the position.
Moreno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreno is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kramer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moreno content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moreno wins on points by 12 to 4. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Gadzhimagomed Magomedov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Gabe Utsecks!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Utsecks shoots in and gets a takedown into Magomedov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Magomedov (0) vs (2) Utsecks
Utsecks forces his way into half guard.
Utsecks passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (5) Utsecks
Magomedov working to try and regain half guard.
Magomedov is working hard here to advance position.
Utsecks content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is controlling an arm, preventing Utsecks from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T1#
Utsecks tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away.
Magomedov is trying to escape the mount.
Utsecks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magomedov is looking to escape.
Magomedov wants to hold on but Utsecks pushes him away.
Magomedov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Magomedov trying to hold on to Utsecks's head to control him but Utsecks postures up.
#SUB#
Magomedov looking for submissions off his back.
Utsecks is trying to control the action in half guard but Magomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Utsecks is controlling well.
Utsecks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Magomedov! Score +3 for passing guard: Magomedov (0) vs (8) Utsecks
Utsecks tries to push Magomedov's head away but Magomedov is holding on tight.
Utsecks controlling his opponent. #T3#
Utsecks tries to control but Magomedov wriggling away.
Magomedov is trying to reverse the position but instead Utsecks has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Magomedov (0) vs (11) Utsecks
Good control from Utsecks.
Utsecks tries to keep control of the position but Magomedov is staying busy.
Magomedov tries to break free.
Utsecks struggling to keep hold of the position.
Utsecks might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Magomedov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Utsecks keeps control of the position as Magomedov tries to break free.
Utsecks gets his hands free as Magomedov looks to control.
Utsecks controls the action.#SUB2#
Utsecks working for the choke.
Utsecks wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy.
Utsecks gets his hands free as Magomedov looks to control. #T5##SUB2#
Utsecks has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Utsecks has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Magomedov! Can he survive? No! He's out! Utsecks gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabe Utsecks!
An out of breath Gabe Utsecks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Gadzhimagomed Magomedov spoke after the fight, saying 'Bratha... i need to trainy,sleepy and then i smesh'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Emanuel Le Delma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Koos Van Asch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Le Delma tries to keep at a distance but Van Asch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Asch wants a takedown.
Van Asch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Le Delma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Le Delma manages to pull guard.
Van Asch tries to free his leg and advance position but Le Delma is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Le Delma working for a triangle but Van Asch defends it easily.
Van Asch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Le Delma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Asch trying to control but Le Delma is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Le Delma controls Van Asch momentarily but Van Asch frees himself.
Van Asch being controlled here momentarily.
Van Asch postures up.
Van Asch looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Le Delma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Le Delma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van Asch looking to pass the guard.
Van Asch advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Le Delma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Van Asch pulls his head out easily.
Van Asch not doing much here.
#T3#
Le Delma keeping control of the position.
Van Asch wants to pass to mount but Le Delma is defending the position. #T4#
Van Asch is still trying to improve position.
Van Asch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Le Delma trying to hold on to Van Asch's head to control him but Van Asch postures up.
Le Delma manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Le Delma is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Van Asch slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Le Delma actively working from the bottom here.
Le Delma regains full guard. Nicely done.
Van Asch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Delma (0) vs (3) Van Asch
Van Asch just content to control the position. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Le Delma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Le Delma is not content to let Van Asch control the position.
Le Delma prevents Van Asch from moving into mount.
Van Asch working away.
Van Asch trying to control the action but Le Delma is working from the bottom.
Van Asch looking to control but instead Le Delma has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T7#
Van Asch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Le Delma knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Le Delma trying to control from the bottom.
Le Delma gets full guard.
Le Delma keeping full guard, as Van Asch tries to pass.
Van Asch content to stall in guard here. #T8#
Le Delma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Asch is one step ahead there.
Van Asch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Le Delma not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van Asch trying to control but Le Delma is working from the bottom.
Van Asch wants to pass the guard but Le Delma is keeping the position.#T9#
Le Delma looking for a sweep. Not yet Le Delma, not yet.
Van Asch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Le Delma can't keep his opponent in guard - Van Asch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Le Delma wants to improve his position but Van Asch is controlling well.
Van Asch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Van Asch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Le Delma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van Asch wants to free his trapped foot but Le Delma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Le Delma is staying active underneath Van Asch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Van Asch not doing much here.
Le Delma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Le Delma moves into full guard.
Van Asch slips nicely into half guard.
Van Asch is pressing down on Le Delma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Le Delma is holding on for now.
Le Delma is trying to maintain the position but Van Asch is very close to passing his half guard.
Van Asch is looking to stall here but Le Delma recovers full guard.
Van Asch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T12#
Van Asch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Le Delma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Delma keeping full guard, as Van Asch tries to pass. #SUB#
Van Asch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Asch trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Delma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB#
Le Delma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Van Asch wants to control from the top but Le Delma keeps moving.
Le Delma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Delma wants to improve his position but instead Van Asch has moved into half guard.
Le Delma is not content to let Van Asch control the position.#T14#
Van Asch controlling the action here.
Van Asch is looking to advance position but Le Delma won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Delma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Van Asch is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Van Asch wins on points by 3 to 0.
After winning the bout, Koos Van Asch thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Big Guy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Lyric Mann!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Mann closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Guy quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Guy (0) vs (2) Mann
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Guy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mann controls the pace.#SUB#
Guy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mann defends it easily.#SUB#
Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mann defends well.
Guy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mann got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mann has managed to get both his arms back between Guy's legs - danger averted.
Guy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mann controls the pace.
Mann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Guy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Guy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.
Guy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mann is one step ahead there.
Guy trying to keep a closed guard but Mann is proving a slippery customer.
Mann looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Guy controls Mann momentarily but Mann frees himself.
Mann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Guy wants to hit a sweep here but Mann passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Guy there! Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (0) vs (5) Mann
Guy is trying desperately to improve position.
Mann controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Guy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mann performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Guy tries to roll over but Mann keeps him under control.
Guy trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mann in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guy moves into full guard.
Guy 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.
Mann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Mann passes Guy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Guy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Guy looking for submissions off his back.
Guy tries to get to full guard but Mann has control of the leg.
Guy is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Guy gets full guard.
Guy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mann has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (0) vs (8) Mann
You can see the frustration on Guy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Guy is trying to escape the position but Mann is controlling the position. #T7#
Guy can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Mann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Guy is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8##SUB2#
Mann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mann moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Guy (0) vs (10) Mann
Guy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Guy regains half guard.#T9##SUB#
Guy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mann pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mann tries to pass the half guard into mount. Guy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Guy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Guy.#SUB#
Guy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.#T10##SUB#
Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mann defends well.
Mann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guy is keeping the position for now.
Mann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mann wants to control from the top but Guy keeps moving. #T11#
Mann looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Guy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mann defends well.
Guy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Guy is looking for a triangle but Mann pushes his legs off easily.
Guy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Guy (2) vs (10) Mann#T12##SUB2#
Mann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guy defends well.
Guy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mann's guard.
Mann keeping hold of Guy's head, controlling as best he can.
Guy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (5) vs (10) Mann#T13#
Mann tries to hold on but Guy postures up.
Guy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Mann is holding on tight.
Mann is squirming around, avoiding Guy's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Guy swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mann is now in Guy's guard. A big mistake from Guy there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Guy (5) vs (12) Mann
Guy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mann controls the pace.#T14#
Guy keeping full guard, as Mann tries to pass. #SUB#
Guy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Guy trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mann wins on points by 12 to 5. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tristan Lawrence! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dixon Cider!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Lawrence moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Lawrence successfully pulls guard.
Cider is fighting to break Lawrence's control of his arms but Lawrence is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cider trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cider controls the pace.#T1#
Cider looking to pass the guard.
Lawrence 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.
Lawrence is working hard here to advance position.
Cider wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving. #T2#
Lawrence looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cider looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lawrence looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Cider pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawrence is keeping the position for now.
Lawrence looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cider is one step ahead there.
Lawrence managing to control the position. #T4#
Cider preventing the sweep.
Lawrence is adopting a defensive guard.
Lawrence wants to sweep here but Cider controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Cider wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.
Cider sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lawrence 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: Lawrence (2) vs (0) Cider#T6#
Lawrence prevents Cider from improving his position.
Lawrence not doing much here.
Cider wants to improve his position but Lawrence is controlling well.
Lawrence content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Cider is looking to control Lawrence's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cider avoid being mounted?
Cider is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Lawrence slows the pace down in half guard.
Lawrence has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cider is trying to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lawrence looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Lawrence not doing much here.
#T10#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lawrence.
Lawrence trying to mount his opponent but Cider defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lawrence in particular looking to stall.#T11#
Cider is trying to maintain the position but Lawrence is very close to passing his half guard.
Lawrence controlling the action here.#T12#
Lawrence'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.
Lawrence wants to free his trapped foot but Cider is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lawrence with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lawrence wants to pass to mount but Cider is defending the position. #T13#
Cider is trying to get back to full guard.
Lawrence controlling the pace.
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but Cider is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Lawrence seems content to control.#T14#
Cider is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cider trying to hold on to Lawrence's head to control him but Lawrence postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cider wants to improve his position but Lawrence is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawrence is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
A very excited looking Tristan Lawrence made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Leonard Norton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Kazuma Kiryu!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kiryu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kiryu.
No luck for Norton with that takedown attempt.
Kiryu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norton avoids it really well and circles away.
Kiryu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Norton avoids it really well and circles away.
Leonard Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuma Kiryu.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kiryu is defended easily by Norton.
Kiryu darts in looking for a takedown but Norton gets double underhooks and turns Kiryu into the cage.
Kiryu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norton tries to avoid it but Kiryu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norton to the ground. Norton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton shoots in but Kiryu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Norton shoots for a takedown but Kiryu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Kiryu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kiryu lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Norton (0) vs (2) Kiryu#SUB#
Norton working for a triangle but Kiryu defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Norton is looking for a triangle but Kiryu pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kiryu drops back looking for a leg! Norton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Norton manages to kick Kiryu off! Kiryu jumps back into Norton's guard. #SUB#
Norton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kiryu drops back looking for a leg! Norton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Norton manages to kick Kiryu off! Kiryu jumps back into Norton's guard. #SUB2#
Kiryu drops back looking for a leg! Norton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Norton manages to kick Kiryu off! Kiryu jumps back into Norton's guard. #SUB#
Norton working for a triangle but Kiryu defends it easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Kiryu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kiryu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Norton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kiryu defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kiryu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Norton has his foot on Kiryu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kiryu works his way back into a safe position though.
Kiryu advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Kiryu seems to be working for a kimura but Norton defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kiryu is working for a kimura but Norton is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Kiryu is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Norton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Norton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kiryu. #SUB2#
Kiryu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Norton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Norton actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Kiryu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Norton has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Norton actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB2#
Kiryu is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Kiryu seems to be working for a kimura but Norton defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kiryu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Norton is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Norton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Norton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kiryu. #T5##SUB#
Norton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Norton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kiryu on the ground.#SUB#
Norton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Norton defends it well. #SUB2#
Kiryu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Norton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kiryu is working for a submission of some sort.
#T6#
Norton is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Norton defends it well. #SUB2#
Norton is defending against the submission attempts here by Kiryu.
#SUB#
Norton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Norton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Norton tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking for a kimura here.
Norton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Norton manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T7##SUB#
Norton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kiryu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kiryu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Norton is looking for a triangle but Kiryu pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Kiryu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kiryu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kiryu advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Kiryu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kiryu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Norton defends it well.
Norton is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Norton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Norton actively working from the bottom here.#T8#
Kiryu passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Norton (0) vs (5) Kiryu#SUB2#
Kiryu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Kiryu has hold of Norton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Norton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Norton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kiryu.
Norton is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Kiryu is working for a guillotine from mount but Norton frees his head quite easily.
Kiryu prevents Norton from getting the reversal.#T9##SUB2#
Kiryu looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kiryu looking for a guillotine from mount but Norton is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kiryu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Norton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kiryu prevents Norton from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Kiryu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Norton is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Kiryu is working for a guillotine from mount but Norton frees his head quite easily.
Norton is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10##SUB2#
Kiryu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Norton is desperately trying to improve his position but Kiryu has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Kiryu with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Norton is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Kiryu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Norton is surviving well by controlling Kiryu's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Kiryu has isolated one of Norton's arms. Norton looking to fight him off but Kiryu twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kazuma Kiryu!
Kazuma Kiryu thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 1 wins and 2 losses; D.C. Benny! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Kevin Durant!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Benny goes for a double leg but Durant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Durant continues to drive forward.
Benny can't get the takedown.
Durant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Benny pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Benny goes for a takedown attempt but Durant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D.C. Benny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Durant but Durant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benny fails to land the takedown.
Benny shoots in but Durant avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Durant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benny is fending him off so far but Durant persists. Nope, Benny circles away and we're back to standing.
Benny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Benny defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Durant.
Durant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Benny shoots in looking for a takedown. Durant tries to sprawl out of it but Benny keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Durant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benny but Benny pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Durant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benny's waist but Benny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Durant off to one side.
Durant looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benny is fending him off so far but Durant persists. Nope, Benny circles away and we're back to standing.
Durant shoots in for a takedown but Benny shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benny attempts a counter takedown but Durant avoids it well and moves away.
Durant has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Durant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benny as he jumps to the side.
Durant looks winded!
Durant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benny.
Benny dives in and grabs Durant's left leg, looking for a takedown. Durant pushes down on Benny's head and hops out.
Durant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Durant but Durant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Durant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Durant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benny's waist but Benny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Durant off to one side.
Benny drops down looking for a counter takedown but Durant sprawls and moves away.
Benny shoots for a takedown but Durant saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Durant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benny as he avoids it easily.
Benny drops down looking for a counter takedown but Durant sprawls and moves away.
Benny shoots in for a takedown but Durant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benny goes for a double leg but Durant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Durant continues to drive forward.
Durant gets underhooks to prevent Benny's takedown attempt.
Benny has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Durant after a bit of a struggle.
Benny prevents the takedown attempt.
Benny looking for a takedown.
Durant gets underhooks to prevent Benny's takedown attempt.
Durant jumps guard but Benny stands there with Durant around his waist. Durant gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Durant is trying to drag Benny to the mat but Benny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Benny drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Durant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benny goes for a takedown in the clinch but Durant prevents it.
Durant jumps guard but Benny turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Durant jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benny walks away with a smile on his face. Durant gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Durant shoots in for a takedown but Benny shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benny tries to score a power double leg takedown but Durant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benny somewhat.
Benny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Durant is fending him off so far but Benny persists. Nope, Durant circles away and we're back to standing.
Benny shoots in and drives through. Durant sprawls well.
Benny looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Benny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Durant avoids it really well and circles away.
Benny fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Benny. No joy for Durant on that attempt.
Benny fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benny is defended easily by Durant.
Durant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benny as he jumps to the side.
Durant darts in looking for a takedown but Benny gets double underhooks and turns Durant into the cage.
Durant shoots in for a takedown but Benny shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Durant goes for a double leg but Benny avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Benny continues to drive forward.
Benny looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Durant but Durant pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benny shoots in for a double leg but Durant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Benny shoots for a double leg takedown but Durant sprawls well. He's pushed Benny's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Benny leaves Durant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benny has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Durant shoots in for a takedown but Benny shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Benny looks for a takedown but Durant sprawls well.
Benny stuffs the takedown attempt from Durant. Durant gets slowly back to his feet.
Benny shoots in for a takedown but Durant shows good takedown defense.
Benny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Durant defends it nicely.
Durant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benny sprawls well. Benny wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Durant gets slowly back to his feet.
Benny half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Benny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benny shoots in for a takedown but Durant shows good takedown defense.
Benny throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Durant's waist but Durant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benny off to one side.
Durant feints the counter takedown.
Durant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Benny pinned against the cage. Benny gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Durant is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T5#
Benny keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benny misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benny.
Durant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Durant fails with a takedown attempt.
Benny tries to score a power double leg takedown but Durant sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benny somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Benny. No joy for Durant on that attempt.
Benny fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Durant avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Durant as Benny shoots in.
Benny tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Durant swivels and escapes.#T6#
Durant misses with a takedown attempt - Benny sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Durant.
Benny tries to counter with a takedown but Durant is quick to defend against it.
Benny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Durant is fending him off so far but Benny persists. Nope, Durant circles away and we're back to standing.
Benny tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Durant defends well and Benny ends up having to push Durant into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Durant wants a takedown.
Durant tries to pull guard but Benny holds him up against the cage and eventually Durant drops back down to his feet.
Benny has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Durant avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Benny tries to score a body lock takedown but Durant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Durant tries to pull guard but Benny holds him up against the cage and eventually Durant drops back down to his feet.
Durant tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Durant is trying to pull guard but Benny turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Benny has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Durant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Durant gets underhooks to prevent Benny's takedown attempt.
Durant tries to pull guard but Benny holds him up against the cage and eventually Durant drops back down to his feet.
Durant prevents the takedown attempt.
#T7#
Durant is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Benny to keep the fight standing.
Durant tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benny smiles and moves away.
Benny fails with a takedown attempt.
Benny defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Durant.
Durant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benny sprawls well. Benny wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Durant gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benny is defended easily by Durant.
Benny will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Durant looks for a takedown but Benny sprawls well.
Durant fails with a takedown attempt.
Durant slaps away a takedown attempt from Benny, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Benny. #T8#
Durant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Benny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Durant defends it nicely.
Benny tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Durant defends well and Benny ends up having to push Durant into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Durant drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benny defends it well.
Durant has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benny avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Durant fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Durant jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Benny walks away with a smile on his face. Durant gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Durant fails with a takedown attempt.
Durant stuffs the takedown attempt from Benny. Benny gets slowly back to his feet.
Benny fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Durant stuffs the takedown attempt from Benny. Benny gets slowly back to his feet.
Benny throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Durant's waist but Durant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benny off to one side. #T9#
Benny closes the distance and clinches up with Durant, looking for a takedown. Benny pushes Durant against the cage but Durant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Benny throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Durant's waist but Durant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Benny off to one side.
Benny leaves Durant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benny misses with a takedown attempt - Durant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Durant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Durant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benny defends well and Durant ends up having to push Benny into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benny goes for a double leg but Durant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Durant continues to drive forward.
Durant fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Benny tries to score a body lock takedown but Durant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benny is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Durant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Durant tries to pull guard but Benny holds him up against the cage and eventually Durant drops back down to his feet.
Durant is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Benny gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Durant tries to pull guard but Benny holds him up against the cage and eventually Durant drops back down to his feet.
Durant prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benny tries to score a body lock takedown but Durant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T10#
Benny wants a takedown.
Benny is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Durant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Durant has Benny pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Benny manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benny is pressed up against the cage. Durant has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Benny down to the mat. Benny avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Durant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Benny defends well and Durant ends up having to push Benny into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benny closes this distance looking for a takedown but Durant circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Benny as Durant shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Durant.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Durant.
Horrible takedown attempt by Benny or perhaps it was just good defense by Durant, which made it look bad.
Durant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice takedown defense from Durant. No joy for Benny on that attempt.
Durant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Durant dives in for a single leg takedown but Benny sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Benny shoots in looking for a takedown but Durant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Durant shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benny as he avoids it easily.
Benny shoots in and drives through. Durant sprawls well.#T11#
Durant fails with the takedown.
Durant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Durant is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck for Benny with that takedown attempt.
Benny tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Durant defends well and Benny ends up having to push Durant into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Benny is trying to drag Durant to the mat but Durant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Durant jumps guard but Benny turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Durant has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Benny seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Durant can turn it around.
Benny drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Durant drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benny gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Durant tries for a takedown but Benny manages to get underhooks.
Durant prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T12#
Durant tries to pull guard but Benny forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Durant is trying to drag Benny to the mat but Benny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benny has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Durant avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Durant is trying to pull guard but Benny has him pressed against the cage.
Durant goes for a takedown in the clinch but Benny prevents it.
Benny is trying to drag Durant to the mat but Durant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Benny tries to score a body lock takedown but Durant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Durant fails to pull guard.
Benny can't get the takedown.
Benny is trying to drag Durant to the mat but Durant just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Durant drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benny gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T13#
Benny drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Durant tries to pull guard but Benny holds him up against the cage and eventually Durant drops back down to his feet.
Durant drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benny wants to take the fight to the mat but Durant manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Durant fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Benny tries to score a body lock takedown but Durant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Benny is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Benny is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Benny tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benny is looking for a takedown.
Durant wants a takedown.
Benny is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Durant is defending well.#T14#
Durant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Benny fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Durant throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Benny's waist but Benny gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Durant off to one side.
No luck for Durant with that takedown attempt.
Benny shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Durant pinned against the cage. Durant gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Durant tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benny sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Durant somewhat.
Benny feinted with a counter takedown.
Benny has a takedown stuffed.
Benny shoots in looking for a takedown. Durant tries to sprawl out of it but Benny keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Durant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Durant.
Durant displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Benny.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Benny is heads and Durant is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Benny takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
D.C. Benny 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kevin Hart!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dobbie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hart pinned against the cage. Hart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dobbie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dobbie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hart as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danger Dobbie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Hart closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dobbie quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dobbie (0) vs (2) Hart
Hart wants to pass to mount but Dobbie is defending the position. #SUB2#
Hart seems to be working for a kimura but Dobbie defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hart is working for a kimura but Dobbie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dobbie sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Dobbie gets full guard.#SUB#
Dobbie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hart defends it easily.#SUB#
Dobbie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hart defends it easily.
Hart tries to free his leg and advance position but Dobbie is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Dobbie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Hart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hart looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Dobbie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobbie is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Hart is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Dobbie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dobbie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hart slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hart is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hart is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dobbie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hart is working for a kimura but Dobbie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dobbie is just riding it out for now. Hart eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Hart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hart looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hart is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.
Hart tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dobbie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Hart is looking for a kimura here.
Dobbie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Hart pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobbie is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hart drops back looking for a leg! Dobbie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dobbie manages to kick Hart off! Hart jumps back into Dobbie's guard. #SUB#
Dobbie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hart is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Dobbie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hart slips nicely into half guard.#T6##SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hart is looking for a kimura but Dobbie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hart to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.
Hart really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dobbie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Dobbie is defending against the submission attempts here by Hart.
#T7##SUB2#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Hart seems to be working for a kimura but Dobbie defends the submission attempt.
Hart wants to free his trapped foot but Dobbie is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dobbie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily.
Dobbie won't allow Hart to pass to mount. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.
Dobbie is breathing heavily.#T8##SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.
Dobbie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hart is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Dobbie has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hart. Oh but Dobbie has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hart goes limp - he's gone! Dobbie jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danger Dobbie!
Danger Dobbie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Kevin Hart was interviewed post fight and said 'Where am I?'. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Olaf Koks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Nano Grippy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Grippy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grippy wants it to stay on the feet.
And Grippy tries to counter it with a takedown but Koks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grippy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Koks fails to land the takedown.
Grippy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Koks defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olaf Koks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Grippy gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Grippy has hold of one of Koks's legs. Koks is fighting the takedown attempt but Grippy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Koks (0) vs (2) Grippy
Koks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grippy trying to control but Koks is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grippy content to stall in guard here.
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Koks is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Koks controls Grippy momentarily but Grippy frees himself. #SUB2#
Grippy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Koks looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Koks looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Koks! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Koks (4) vs (2) Grippy
Koks is staying tight to Grippy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Grippy is looking to reverse the position.
Koks passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Grippy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Koks (6) vs (2) Grippy
Grippy is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Grippy tries to hold on but Koks postures up.
Koks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grippy is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grippy is working to get back to half guard.
Koks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grippy is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grippy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Koks wants to take Grippy's back but he can't do it this time.
Koks wants to control the pace but Grippy is squirming around nicely.
Koks tries to take Grippy's back but instead Grippy uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Koks prevents Grippy from improving his position.
Grippy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Grippy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Koks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB2#
Grippy working for a triangle but Koks defends it easily.
Koks trying to control the position from guard on top but Grippy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Koks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5##SUB2#
Grippy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Koks has passed into half guard!
Koks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grippy keeps working.
Koks works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Koks (9) vs (2) Grippy
Grippy tries to reverse the position but Koks maintains control.#T6#
Koks trying to control but Grippy is having none of it.
Koks avoids the attempt from Grippy to control.
Koks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Koks manages to capitalize on a mistake by Grippy to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Koks (12) vs (2) Grippy#SUB#
Koks has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Grippy has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Grippy showing good submission defense here.
#T7#
Grippy tries to escape the position.
Grippy wants to control his opponent's hands but Koks gets his hands free.
Koks trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Grippy is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Koks has locked on a rear naked choke here! Grippy is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olaf Koks!
Olaf Koks retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Olaf Koks thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 1 wins and 2 losses; Joe Biden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Lehel Bartasz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Biden changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bartasz tries to avoid it but Biden manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bartasz to the ground. Bartasz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bartasz with the counter takedown but Biden avoids it easily.
Biden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Biden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Biden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joe Biden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biden shoots in but no luck this time.
Bartasz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bartasz wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Bartasz 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: Biden (0) vs (2) Bartasz
Bartasz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bartasz trying to control the position from guard on top but Biden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Biden has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bartasz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Biden. Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (0) vs (5) Bartasz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartasz is looking to take a break and control but Biden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biden is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Biden is working hard here to advance position.
Bartasz wants to control but Biden is keeping him busy.
Biden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bartasz wants to control but Biden is keeping him busy.
Who's going to make the next move?#T2#
Bartasz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Biden keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biden is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Biden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bartasz wants to control but Biden is keeping him busy. #T3#
Biden trying to remain calm as Bartasz controls from the top position.
Bartasz wants to control but Biden is keeping him busy.
Biden is looking for a sweep.
Biden is not content to let Bartasz control the position.
Biden is looking for a sweep.
Biden can't do much from the bottom here.
Bartasz trying to control the action but Biden is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Bartasz wants to control but Biden is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bartasz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bartasz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Biden, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Bartasz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Biden rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bartasz's guard! Nice work there by Biden! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (2) vs (5) Bartasz#T5#
Biden controlling from the top position.
Biden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Biden trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartasz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biden is stalling in the full guard.
Bartasz looking for a sweep. Not yet Bartasz, not yet. #T6#
Bartasz can't keep his opponent in guard - Biden advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Biden trying to control from half guard but Bartasz is working away.
Bartasz is trying is best to control the position here.
Bartasz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Biden seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bartasz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bartasz won't allow Biden to pass to mount.
Biden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (5) vs (5) Bartasz#T7##SUB#
Biden goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bartasz is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (5) vs (7) Bartasz
Biden looking for a sweep. Not yet Biden, not yet.
Biden is trying to control the position but Bartasz postures up.
Biden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bartasz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bartasz wants to pass the guard but Biden is keeping the position.
Biden might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Biden keeping moving, preventing Bartasz from controlling successfully. #T8#
Bartasz tries to free his leg and advance position but Biden is retaining full guard.
Biden is trying to keep Bartasz in close.
Bartasz trying to control the position from guard on top but Biden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartasz postures up.
Bartasz trying to control the position from guard on top but Biden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biden keeping full guard, as Bartasz tries to pass. #SUB#
Biden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bartasz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bartasz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (5) vs (10) Bartasz#T9#
Biden tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bartasz just content to control the position.
Biden tries to bench press Bartasz off him but Bartasz keeps the position. #SUB2#
Bartasz has hold of Biden's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Biden tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bartasz cranks the arm and Biden screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Biden, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lehel Bartasz!
Lehel Bartasz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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