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764 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Frankie Mir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dan Gable!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gable gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gable smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Gable clinches up with Mir and pushes him back against the cage.
Mir gets underhooks to prevent Gable's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Gable turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mir (0) vs (4) Gable
Mir tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mir is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable trying to control the position but Mir is working away.
Mir is looking to regain half guard here but Gable keeps moving and retains side control.
Gable is staying tight to Mir's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1##SUB2#
Gable tries for a kimura but Mir is defending well.
Mir gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Gable is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gable working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mir is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Mir is trying to maintain the position but Gable is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Mir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mir is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gable is working for a submission of some sort.
Mir tries to roll over but Gable keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Gable is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mir is just riding it out for now. Gable eventually gives up the hold.
Mir is looking for a sweep. Gable is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Gable trying to control the action but Mir is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gable is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mir wants to improve his position but Gable is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gable has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Mir defend it? Gable steps over the head and cranks it - Mir is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Gable!
Dan Gable managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Furnace Performance 🔥, into his post fight interview. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Frank Dux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Blonde Brunson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Dux has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Brunson gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dux (0) vs (2) Brunson
Brunson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Brunson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dux wants to get back to full guard.
Dux controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Brunson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dux trying to control but Brunson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux is controlling Brunson's trapped leg to prevent Brunson from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Brunson 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.
#T1##SUB2#
Brunson wants to work for an arm triangle but Dux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dux gets full guard.
Brunson pushing down on Dux's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Brunson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dux defends it well.
Dux is looking to improve his position.
Dux's coaches at Silverback MMA 🦠have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Brunson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Brunson looking to sit in guard and control but Dux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dux (2) vs (2) Brunson
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Brunson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dux trying to control but Brunson is working from the bottom.
Brunson 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.
Dux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dux sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brunson's guard.
Brunson won't allow Dux to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Dux is working for a submission of some sort.
Brunson wants to get back to full guard.
Brunson is looking to control Dux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brunson avoid being mounted?
Brunson is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brunson wants to control but Dux is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Brunson looking for submissions off his back.
Brunson 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.
Brunson is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Brunson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dux pulls his head out easily.
Brunson is looking for a sweep. Dux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4##SUB#
Dux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brunson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dux is keen to just control but Brunson is a slippery customer.
Brunson won't allow Dux to pass to mount. #SUB#
Dux wants to work for an arm triangle but Brunson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Brunson actively working from the bottom here.
Brunson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brunson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Brunson working for a triangle but Dux defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Brunson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dux defends it easily.#T5##SUB2#
Brunson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dux 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. #SUB2#
Brunson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dux doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dux manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brunson is trying to control the position but Dux postures up.
Brunson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brunson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dux (2) vs (4) Brunson#T6#
Dux controlling Brunson's posture.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Dux is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Brunson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Brunson wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving.
Brunson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dux holds on and takes a little breather.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux keeping full guard, as Brunson tries to pass. #T8#
Brunson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dux gets full guard.
Brunson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dux is keeping the position for now.
Brunson won't allow Dux to sweep him here.
Dux keeping full guard, as Brunson tries to pass.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
Dux working a defensive guard but Brunson passes into half guard.
#T9#
Dux is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Brunson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dux is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Brunson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working. #SUB2#
Brunson is working for a submission of some sort.
Dux trying to control but Brunson postures up.
#T10#
Brunson is looking to take a break and control but Dux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brunson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dux is just riding it out for now. Brunson eventually gives up the hold.
Dux desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Dux is defending against the submission attempts here by Brunson.
Brunson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dux keeps working. #T11##SUB2#
Brunson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dux has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Brunson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brunson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dux has his hands clasped together around Brunson's back. He's all about the action.#T12##SUB2#
Brunson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dux sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Brunson is looking for a kimura here.
Dux is looking to control Brunson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dux avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Brunson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brunson is trying to control. Dux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13##SUB2#
Brunson seems to be working for a kimura but Dux defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dux seems keen to control Brunson's posture.
Dux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brunson trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom. #T14#
Brunson wants to pass the guard but Dux is keeping the position.
Dux is trying to control the position but Brunson postures up. #SUB2#
Brunson drops back looking for a leg! Dux is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dux manages to kick Brunson off! Brunson jumps back into Dux's guard.
Dux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dux (4) vs (4) Brunson#SUB2#
Dux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brunson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dux has managed to get both his arms back between Brunson's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dux passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dux (7) vs (4) Brunson
Brunson tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dux takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Dux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 19 losses; Chukwu Adeoluwa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Jake Askren!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Adeoluwa 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: Adeoluwa (2) vs (0) Askren
Adeoluwa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Askren wants to sweep but no luck.
Adeoluwa looking to pass the guard.
Adeoluwa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren keeping full guard, as Adeoluwa tries to pass. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa wants to pass the guard but Askren is keeping the position.#T2#
Askren being controlled here, momentarily.
Adeoluwa being controlled here momentarily.
Adeoluwa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've been hearing good reports from Adeoluwa'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.
Adeoluwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Askren is keeping the position for now.
Adeoluwa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Adeoluwa'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.
Adeoluwa is breathing heavily.
Adeoluwa passes Askren's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Askren wants to improve his position but Adeoluwa is controlling well.
#T4#
Adeoluwa trying to control the action but Askren is working from the bottom.
Askren trying to control but Adeoluwa postures up.
Askren preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Askren has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adeoluwa is working away from the top position though.
Askren is holding on to half guard well.#T5#
Adeoluwa trying to control from half guard but Askren is working away.
Askren controlling the position for now.
Askren has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Askren is not content to let Adeoluwa control the position.
Askren wants to improve his position but Adeoluwa is controlling well.
#T6#
Askren has his hands clasped together around Adeoluwa's back. He's all about the action.
Askren slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Askren keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully. #T7#
Askren wants to sweep but no luck.
Askren is adopting a defensive guard.
Askren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adeoluwa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (2) vs (2) Askren
Askren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adeoluwa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adeoluwa keeping full guard, as Askren tries to pass.
Askren forces his way into half guard.#T8#
Askren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Askren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Askren has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (2) vs (5) Askren
Askren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Askren fails to advance to Adeoluwa's back.
Adeoluwa can't escape the position.
#T9#
Askren wants to take Adeoluwa's back here but Adeoluwa is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Adeoluwa is looking to improve his position but Askren isn't that keen on the idea.
Adeoluwa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Askren wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Adeoluwa has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Adeoluwa (2) vs (8) Askren#SUB2#
Askren is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Adeoluwa defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Askren working for the choke. #SUB2#
Askren looking for the choke but no joy.
Askren is hanging on to Adeoluwa's back as he tries to escape.
#T10##SUB2#
Askren is looking for the choke from the back position but Adeoluwa is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Askren is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Adeoluwa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Adeoluwa for a finish. #SUB2#
Askren working for the choke. #SUB2#
Askren is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Askren controlling well, preventing Adeoluwa from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Askren looking for the choke from the back.
Adeoluwa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Adeoluwa showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Askren working for a choke but Adeoluwa is defending well. #T11##SUB2#
Askren is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Adeoluwa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Adeoluwa is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Askren working for a choke but Adeoluwa is defending well. #SUB2#
Askren working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Askren looking for the choke but no joy. #T12#
Adeoluwa trying to control the position but Askren manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Askren is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Adeoluwa is defending well though. Askren let's go of the attempt for now.
Askren avoiding Adeoluwa 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Askren looking to break Adeoluwa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Adeoluwa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Askren will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Askren looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Adeoluwa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
Askren avoiding Adeoluwa 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Adeoluwa fending off the submission attempt from Askren. #SUB2#
Askren looking to break Adeoluwa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Adeoluwa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Askren will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Askren is persistently looking for the submission but Adeoluwa is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Adeoluwa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Adeoluwa trying to control the action but Askren just sinks the hooks in. #T14##SUB2#
Askren is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Adeoluwa defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Askren's arms. #SUB2#
Askren is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Adeoluwa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Adeoluwa for a finish.
Adeoluwa trying to control the hands but Askren won't let him.
Adeoluwa is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Askren is persistently looking for the submission but Adeoluwa is defending it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Askren wins on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Askren thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Chukwu Adeoluwa spoke after the fight, saying 'Boss man is turning me into a spar bot, whatever that means. Hope we ain’t bout to go down in no dark basements and shit!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 16 losses; Cleetus Boone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 29 losses; Mean Gean!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Boone gets a double leg takedown into Gean's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (0) Gean
Gean is trying to control the position but Boone postures up.
Boone stopping the sweep attempt from Gean.
Gean keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gean working a defensive guard here.
Boone won't allow Gean to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gean is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (2) vs (2) Gean#T1#
Gean sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boone's guard. #SUB2#
Gean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gean. #SUB2#
Gean is trying to work for a kimura but Boone is defending well.
Gean trying to advance position but Boone counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Boone keeping full guard, as Gean tries to pass.
Gean wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Gean showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Gean has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boone wants to sweep here but Gean controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Boone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (4) vs (2) Gean
Gean is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Gean wants to sweep here but Boone controlling him for the moment.
Gean looking to control.
Gean wants to sweep but no luck.
Boone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gean tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Boone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gean is keeping the position for now.
Boone won't allow Gean to sweep him here.
Boone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gean wants to sweep here but Boone controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Gean is trying to control the position but Boone postures up.
Boone won't allow Gean to sweep him here.
Gean working a defensive guard here.
Gean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gean 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: Boone (4) vs (4) Gean
Gean trying to mount his opponent but Boone defends it. #T6#
Boone is pressing down on Gean's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boone is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (6) vs (4) Gean
Boone advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (9) vs (4) Gean
Gean is trying to get back to half guard.
Boone advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boone (11) vs (4) Gean#T7#
Gean is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boone controlling the position easily from mount.
Gean can't escape the position.
Boone controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Gean is just holding on here. Boone manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Boone (14) vs (4) Gean
Gean tries to break free.
Gean turns into Boone and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (14) vs (6) Gean
Boone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gean pushes down on Boone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boone is refusing to be controlled, as Gean sits in half guard. #T9#
Boone has his hands clasped together around Gean's back. He's all about the action.
Gean slows the pace down in half guard.
Boone is concentrating on defense, preventing Gean from advancing position.
Boone is not content to let Gean control the position.#T10#
Boone moves into full guard.
Gean trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom.
Gean controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Gean is still trying to improve position.
Boone has his hands on Gean's head, controlling the position.
Gean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but Boone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gean might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Gean wants to pass the guard but Boone is keeping the position.
Gean is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gean trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boone manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boone (16) vs (6) Gean#SUB2#
Gean had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boone defends it easily.
Gean looks winded!
Boone stays in close to Gean's body and controls the position. #T13#
Boone might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gean wants to sweep here but Boone controlling him for the moment.
Gean has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boone has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boone (19) vs (6) Gean
Gean manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boone prevents Gean from improving his position.#T14#
Gean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boone is working away from the top position though.
Gean wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
Gean wants to control but Boone is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gean wants to improve his position but Boone is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
Cleetus Boone 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Sambo Sam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 45 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sam decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sam (2) vs (0) Von Hayek
Von Hayek is trying to get back to full guard.
Sam wants to free his trapped foot but Von Hayek is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sam'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.
Sam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Von Hayek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam stalling.
Sam seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Von Hayek for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Von Hayek wants to control but Sam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sam has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sam (5) vs (0) Von Hayek
Sam controlling from mount.
Sam continues to stall.
Von Hayek tries to hold on but Sam postures up.#T2#
Sam controlling his opponent.
Von Hayek is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sam is looking to work his way around to Von Hayek's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Sam controlling from mount.
Sam takes Von Hayek's back. Score +3 for taking back: Sam (8) vs (0) Von Hayek
Von Hayek is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sam.
More hug and hope from Sam.
Further stalling from Sam.#T3#
Sam gets his hands free as Von Hayek looks to control.
Sam seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sam is riding his opponent, not letting Von Hayek buck him off.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Sam is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Von Hayek tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Von Hayek looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sam will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Von Hayek tries to roll but Sam sticks to his back.
Von Hayek is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5##T6#
Von Hayek tries to escape the position.
Sam is riding his opponent, not letting Von Hayek buck him off. #T7#
Von Hayek wants to escape the position.
Sam is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Von Hayek tries to roll but Sam sticks to his back.
Von Hayek trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sam is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T8#
Von Hayek trying to control the action but Sam just sinks the hooks in.
Sam controlling from the back.
Von Hayek trying to control the hands but Sam breaks the grip.
Sam controlling the position well here. Von Hayek rolled but Sam kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Von Hayek trying to control the action but Sam just sinks the hooks in.
Sam just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Von Hayek trying to control the hands but Sam breaks the grip. #T9#
Sam has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Von Hayek's body.
Von Hayek tries to roll but Sam sticks to his back.
Von Hayek trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sam controls the position.#T10#
Sam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Sam.#T11#
Von Hayek turns into Sam and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sam (8) vs (2) Von Hayek
Von Hayek is fighting to break Sam's control of his arms but Sam is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Von Hayek trying to control the position from guard on top but Sam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sam seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Von Hayek not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sam wants to sweep here but Von Hayek controlling him for the moment.
Sam is pulling down on Von Hayek's head. It's preventing any offense from Von Hayek, at least for the moment.#T13#
Sam keeping moving, preventing Von Hayek from controlling successfully.
Von Hayek looking to pass the guard.
Sam is controlling Von Hayek's posture.
Von Hayek preventing the sweep.
Sam trying to control the position here.
Sam looking for a sweep. Not yet Sam, not yet. #T14#
Sam has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sam being controlled here, momentarily.
Sam is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Hayek trying to control but Sam is working from the bottom.
Sam has Von Hayek pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A less than humble Sambo Sam misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 71 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 65 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alopodis has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Mondragon dives in and scores a takedown into Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLCADEMY. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Alopodis pulls Mondragon in close to prevent any damage.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alopodis is controlling Mondragon's posture.
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.
Alopodis continues to stall.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Mondragon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Mondragon 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.
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis has his hands on Mondragon's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Alopodis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Mondragon wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Alopodis has control of Mondragon's left arm, preventing Mondragon from doing any damage. #T3#
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.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Alopodis is controlling Mondragon's posture.
Mondragon looking to pass the guard.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Mondragon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alopodis has his hands on Mondragon's head, controlling the position.
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alopodis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T5#
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alopodis managing to control the position.
Mondragon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Mondragon 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.
Alopodis is pulling down on Mondragon's head to control his posture.
Alopodis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alopodis pulls Mondragon in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Mondragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alopodis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mondragon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondragon is one step ahead there.
Alopodis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alopodis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alopodis keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass.
Alopodis pulls Mondragon in close to his closed guard and prevents Mondragon from doing any damage or advancing position.#T7#
Mondragon stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.
Mondragon trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alopodis pulls Mondragon in close to prevent any damage.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Mondragon from controlling successfully.
Alopodis wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Mondragon is now in half guard.
Mondragon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alopodis has his hands clasped together around Mondragon's back. He's all about the action.#T8#
Alopodis moves into full guard.
Mondragon won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here.
Mondragon postures up.
Alopodis has his hands on Mondragon's head, controlling the position.
Alopodis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mondragon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alopodis controlling the position well.
Alopodis manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mondragon being controlled here, momentarily.
Mondragon is trying to control the position but Alopodis postures up.
Alopodis tries to free his leg and advance position but Mondragon is retaining full guard.
Alopodis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
Alopodis passes Mondragon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alopodis content to control rather than advance.
Mondragon is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Mondragon defending well.
Alopodis is taking a breather. Mondragon 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.#T11#
Alopodis'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 seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mondragon for as long as he can get away with.
Mondragon is trying to maintain the position but Alopodis is very close to passing his half guard.
Mondragon won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount.
Mondragon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Alopodis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondragon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Alopodis slows the pace down in half guard.
Alopodis is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.
Alopodis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Further stalling from Alopodis.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Mondragon defending well.
Alopodis slows the pace down in half guard.
Alopodis prevents Mondragon from improving his position.#T13#
Alopodis trying to mount his opponent but Mondragon defends it.
Mondragon tries to get to full guard but Alopodis has control of the leg.
Alopodis is controlling the pace.
Alopodis is pressing down on Mondragon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mondragon is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Mondragon actively working from the bottom here.
Alopodis performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T14#
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Alopodis is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Mondragon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Alopodis keeps him under control.
Mondragon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Alopodis slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Mondragon gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Mondragon wins on points by 3 to 2.
A very excited looking Esteban Mondragon 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 37 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 61 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Oh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (0) Chai
Well, if Oh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've been hearing good reports from Oh'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.
Chai tries to roll over but Oh keeps him under control.
Oh wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chai wants to improve his position but Oh is controlling well.
Oh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Oh has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (5) vs (0) Chai#T1#
Oh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
Oh content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Oh.
Oh wants to take Chai's back here but Chai is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Oh content just to control the position here. #T2#
Oh seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chai is holding on tight.
Oh controlling the pace for now.
Chai prevents Oh from taking his back.
Oh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Oh fails to advance to Chai's back.
Chai tries to hold on but Oh pushes him away.
Oh controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chai tries to hold on but Oh postures up.
Chai tries to reverse the position but Oh maintains control.
Oh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Chai is desperately trying to improve his position but Oh has a good base and remains in mount.
Oh controlling from mount.
Chai tries to reverse the position but Oh maintains control.
Oh 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.
Chai really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Oh controlling from the full mount.
Chai is controlling an arm, preventing Oh from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T6#
Oh controlling his opponent.
Oh fails to move to back control.
Oh controlling his opponent.
Chai is trying desperately to improve position.
Oh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh fails to move to back control.
Chai tries to hold on but Oh postures up.
Oh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oh wants to take his opponent's back but Chai doesn't allow it.
Oh avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
Oh content just to control the position here.
Oh continues to hold on tight.#T8#
Chai prevents Oh from taking his back.
Oh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai keeping control of the position.
Oh is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Oh prevents Chai from improving his position.
Oh controlling the action here.
Oh wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Oh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chai trying to control but Oh postures up.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Oh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oh in particular looking to stall.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.
Oh stalling.
Oh'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.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Oh is taking a breather. Chai 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.#T11#
Chai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oh stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Oh advances to half guard.
Oh trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Oh controlling the pace.
Oh trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Oh prevents Chai from improving his position.
Oh is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Chai is trying to maintain the position but Oh is very close to passing his half guard.
Oh slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai wants to control but Oh is keeping busy.
Chai is doing well to control the position and prevent Oh from advancing to side control.
Chai wants to improve his position but Oh is controlling well.
Oh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Oh prevents Chai from improving his position.
Oh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Oh moves into full mount! Chai won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (8) vs (0) Chai
Oh controlling his opponent. #T14#
Chai is looking to get to half guard.
Oh controlling from the full mount.
Chai is desperately trying to improve his position but Oh has a good base and remains in mount.
Oh controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Oh takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Jisoo Oh 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Alexander Borgia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 46 losses; Julián Cicerón!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cicerón shoots for a double leg takedown but Borgia sprawls well. He's pushed Cicerón's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cicerón fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Cicerón drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Borgia (0) vs (4) Cicerón
Borgia has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cicerón happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cicerón wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Let's hope that Cicerón has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cicerón trying to control the position but Borgia is working away.
Cicerón controlling the position from side mount.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Cicerón has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Cicerón.
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cicerón is staying tight to Borgia's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Borgia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Borgia seems a little lost for a moment, as Cicerón dominates the positioning.
Cicerón's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Borgia can't do much from the bottom here.
Cicerón is staying tight to Borgia's torso, preventing him from escaping.
More stalling from Cicerón.#T3#
Borgia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cicerón controlling the position from side mount.
Borgia tries to buck Cicerón off but Cicerón is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Cicerón wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working.
Cicerón slows the pace down.
Cicerón working away.
Borgia is being controlled here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yet more stalling tactics from Cicerón.
Cicerón wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working. #T5#
Borgia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cicerón happy to just control the position for now.
It looks like Cicerón 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.
Borgia manages to get back to half guard.#T6#
Cicerón content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cicerón works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Borgia (0) vs (7) Cicerón
Borgia working to try and regain half guard.
Cicerón sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cicerón avoids the attempt from Borgia to control.
Cicerón controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Borgia reaches up and holds on to Cicerón to control the position.
Cicerón tries to control but Borgia wriggling away.
Cicerón controlling his opponent.
Cicerón prevents Borgia from getting the reversal.
Cicerón content just to control the position here.
Borgia can't escape the position.
#T8#
Cicerón sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Borgia stops Cicerón from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cicerón looking to control but Borgia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cicerón controlling from the full mount.
Borgia is squirming around, avoiding Cicerón's attempts to control the action.
Borgia working to try and regain half guard.
Cicerón controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Cicerón wants to take Borgia's back here but Borgia is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Borgia is squirming around, avoiding Cicerón's attempts to control the action.
Cicerón content just to control the position here.
Borgia prevents Cicerón from taking his back.#T10#
Cicerón is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cicerón tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia stops Cicerón from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cicerón content just to control the position here.
Cicerón looking to control but Borgia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cicerón takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Cicerón avoids the attempt from Borgia to control.
Cicerón controlling the pace for now.
Cicerón avoids the attempt from Borgia to control.
Cicerón pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cicerón tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Borgia is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Cicerón sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cicerón tries to control but Borgia wriggling away.
Cicerón controlling his opponent.
Borgia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cicerón sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Cicerón takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Borgia (0) vs (10) Cicerón
Cicerón is riding his opponent, not letting Borgia buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cicerón wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy.
Cicerón keeps control of the position easily here as Borgia tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cicerón wins on points by 10 to 0. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Duncan Idaho! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 24 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Idaho dives in and scores a takedown into Itinya's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Idaho (2) vs (0) Itinya
Idaho looking to pass the guard.
Idaho is working hard here to advance position.
Idaho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (5) vs (0) Itinya
Idaho tries to move into full mount but can't pass Itinya's legs.
Itinya is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Idaho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Itinya prevents Idaho from improving position. #T1##SUB#
Idaho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Itinya is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Idaho tries for a kimura but Itinya is defending well.
Itinya prevents Idaho from improving position. #SUB#
Idaho is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Itinya is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Itinya manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Idaho is pressing down on Itinya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Itinya is holding on for now. #SUB#
Idaho is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Itinya has managed to free his arm - good work.
Idaho is looking to advance position but Itinya won't allow it.
Idaho has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Idaho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Itinya trying to hold on to Idaho's head to control him but Idaho postures up.
#T3#
Itinya regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Itinya working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Idaho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Idaho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Idaho trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Itinya manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Idaho (5) vs (2) Itinya
Itinya won't allow Idaho to sweep him here. #SUB#
Idaho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Itinya defends well.
Itinya advances to half guard. #T4#
Itinya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Idaho! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (5) vs (5) Itinya
Itinya trying to control but Idaho is having none of it. #SUB2#
Itinya working for a submission but Idaho is keeping him at bay.
Idaho regains half guard.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Itinya has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itinya sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5#
Idaho is looking for a sweep. Itinya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Idaho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Idaho might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Itinya perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Itinya has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (5) vs (8) Itinya
Itinya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Let's hope that Itinya 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.
Itinya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Itinya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7##SUB2#
Itinya has control of Idaho's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Idaho regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Idaho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Idaho is looking to improve his position.
Itinya passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (5) vs (11) Itinya#T8#
Itinya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Idaho is looking to escape.
Itinya content just to control the position here.
Idaho is squirming around, avoiding Itinya's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Idaho regains half guard.
Itinya moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (5) vs (14) Itinya
Idaho gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Idaho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Idaho is not content to let Itinya control the position.#T10##SUB#
Idaho looking for submissions off his back.
Itinya trying to control from half guard but Idaho is working away.
Itinya slows the pace down in half guard. #T11#
Itinya trying to control from Idaho's half guard. Idaho has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Idaho is looking for a triangle but Itinya pushes his legs off easily.
Itinya is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T12#
Itinya's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Idaho has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Itinya 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 Idaho. Score +3 for passing guard: Idaho (5) vs (17) Itinya
Idaho tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Itinya presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Idaho (5) vs (19) Itinya
Idaho is squirming around, avoiding Itinya's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Idaho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Itinya wants to control the pace but Idaho is squirming around nicely. #T14#
Idaho tries to reverse the position but Itinya maintains control.
Itinya trying to control but Idaho is having none of it.
Idaho is desperately trying to improve his position but Itinya has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 19 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Stix Itinya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 33 losses; Denubis Majere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 105 wins and 66 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Majere as Scott shoots in.#TD#
Majere drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (0) Scott
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Majere is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Majere won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Majere from controlling successfully.
Majere trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Scott manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (2) vs (2) Scott#T1#
Scott being controlled here momentarily.
Scott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Majere swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Majere is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Majere (4) vs (2) Scott#T2#
Majere controls from within his opponent's guard.
Scott seems keen to control Majere's posture.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Majere from controlling successfully.
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.
Majere showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Majere seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Scott for as long as he can get away with.
Majere is looking to advance position but Scott has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Majere (4) vs (6) Scott
Majere is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Majere is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Scott tries to control but Majere wriggling away.
Majere tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scott prevents Majere from getting the reversal.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Majere is working hard here to advance position.#T6#
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Majere is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Majere slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Majere is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scott pulls his head out easily.
Scott seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Scott is looking to advance position but Majere won't allow it. #T9#
Majere is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Ze Gym inform me that Scott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Scott passes into side control, despite Majere's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (4) vs (9) Scott
Majere is looking to regain half guard here but Scott keeps moving and retains side control.
Majere is trying to work for a sweep but Scott has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Majere (4) vs (11) Scott#T10#
Majere is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Scott controlling from mount.
Majere slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Scott trying to control the action but Majere is working from the bottom.
Scott is looking to advance position but Majere won't allow it. #T11#
Scott sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Majere wants to get back to full guard but Scott has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (4) vs (14) Scott
Scott controlling the pace for now.
Majere can't escape the position.
#T12#
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Majere keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scott content just to control the position here. #T14#
Majere gets back to half guard.
Majere wants to get back to full guard.
Scott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Majere knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Majere is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Majere avoid being mounted?
Majere is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Majere (4) vs (17) Scott
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 17 to 4.
After winning the bout, Tyron Scott 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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