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Grappling Hype -20- 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 New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Spud Grubbins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Trey Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Grubbins keeps the fight on the outside.
Grubbins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moreno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grubbins defends it well.
Moreno tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Moreno gets a double leg takedown into Grubbins's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grubbins (0) vs (2) Moreno
Moreno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moreno looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Grubbins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grubbins keeping full guard, as Moreno tries to pass. #T1#
Moreno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Moreno postures up.
#T2#
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Grubbins is keeping the position.
Moreno keeps trying to improve his position.
Moreno showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Moreno looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Moreno controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moreno works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Moreno is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grubbins defends it well.
Grubbins is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Moreno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Moreno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Grubbins is looking to improve his position.
Moreno is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Grubbins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moreno pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moreno in particular looking to stall.
Moreno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grubbins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T7#
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.#T8#
Moreno passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grubbins (0) vs (5) Moreno
Moreno controlling the pace for now.
Moreno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T9#
Grubbins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moreno controlling from mount. #T10#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Moreno.
Moreno forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Grubbins (0) vs (8) Moreno
Moreno biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T11##T12#
Yet more stalling tactics from Moreno.#T13#
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.#SUB2#
Grubbins is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T14#
Moreno is riding his opponent, not letting Grubbins buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Moreno wins on points by 8 to 0. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Diminutive Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hart shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (0) Jackson#SUB#
Hart is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Hart prevents Jackson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Hart.
#SUB#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jackson is defending against the submission attempts here by Hart.
#SUB#
Hart wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB#
Hart is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Hart is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hart pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Hart seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Hart eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura but Jackson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hart to get the leverage. #T2##SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hart is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Hart is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Hart eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hart is working for an americana but Jackson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hart was thinking about the submission.#T3#
Jackson keeping full guard, as Hart tries to pass. #SUB#
Hart is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jackson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jackson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (2) Jackson#SUB2#
Jackson drops back looking for a leg! Hart is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hart manages to kick Jackson off! Jackson jumps back into Hart's guard. #SUB#
Hart looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jackson has picked Hart up and slammed him! Hart can't keep hold of the triangle and Jackson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (2) vs (5) Jackson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hart is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
Hart is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hart has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hart is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Hart is defending well.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Hart defends it. #SUB#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Hart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Hart has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hart working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
#T5##SUB2#
Jackson 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.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Hart.#SUB#
Hart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Hart keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass. #SUB2#
Jackson 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#
Hart has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson 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 Hart. Score +3 for passing guard: Hart (2) vs (8) Jackson#T6##SUB2#
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hart has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hart is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Hart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage. #T7#
Hart tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hart actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Hart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson. #SUB#
Hart looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hart wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Hart is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
#T8##SUB2#
Jackson is working for a kimura but Hart is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Hart is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hart is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Jackson is tapping! Great win for Hart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kevin Hart!
After winning the bout, Kevin Hart 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jesus Huerta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ken FrownFelter!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Huerta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Huerta (2) vs (0) FrownFelter#SUB2#
FrownFelter looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
FrownFelter looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
FrownFelter actively working from the bottom here.
Huerta works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Huerta (5) vs (0) FrownFelter
FrownFelter tries to lock up and control but Huerta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FrownFelter is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Huerta is staying active.
FrownFelter is in all sorts of trouble here.
FrownFelter regains half guard.#T1#
Still in half guard, Huerta seems content to control.
FrownFelter won't allow Huerta to pass to mount. #SUB2#
FrownFelter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huerta pulls his head out easily.
FrownFelter is looking to improve his position.
FrownFelter trying to hold on to Huerta's head to control him but Huerta postures up.
#SUB2#
FrownFelter looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2##SUB2#
FrownFelter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Huerta is thwarting FrownFelter's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
FrownFelter looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
FrownFelter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huerta controlling the action here.#SUB#
Huerta is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
FrownFelter trying to control from the bottom.
#T3##SUB2#
FrownFelter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huerta is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Huerta is looking for a kimura but FrownFelter is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huerta to get the leverage.
Huerta is keen to just control but FrownFelter is a slippery customer.
Huerta tries to pass to full mount but FrownFelter defends it.
FrownFelter is looking to control Huerta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can FrownFelter avoid being mounted?
Huerta controlling the action here.#SUB2#
FrownFelter looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
FrownFelter is looking to control Huerta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can FrownFelter avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
FrownFelter actively working from the bottom here.
Huerta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
FrownFelter is staying active underneath Huerta, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. FrownFelter manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Huerta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Huerta (8) vs (0) FrownFelter#SUB#
Huerta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. FrownFelter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
FrownFelter is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Huerta working away.
Huerta staying calm.
FrownFelter tries to bench press Huerta off him but Huerta keeps the position.
FrownFelter wants to control but Huerta postures up.
Huerta trying to control the action but FrownFelter is working from the bottom.
FrownFelter 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.
FrownFelter is looking to regain half guard here but Huerta keeps moving and retains side control.
FrownFelter manages to get back to half guard.#T6##SUB#
Huerta seems to be working for a kimura but FrownFelter defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
FrownFelter looking for submissions off his back.
Huerta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
FrownFelter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huerta is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
FrownFelter looking for submissions off his back.
Huerta controlling the pace. #SUB2#
FrownFelter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7##SUB2#
FrownFelter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
FrownFelter looks winded!
Huerta is looking to advance position but FrownFelter won't allow it. #SUB2#
FrownFelter actively working from the bottom here.
Huerta is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Huerta (11) vs (0) FrownFelter
FrownFelter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Huerta controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Huerta is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but FrownFelter is surviving well by controlling Huerta's body position as best he can.
FrownFelter is looking to improve his position but Huerta isn't that keen on the idea.
FrownFelter keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
FrownFelter wants to control but Huerta is having none of it.
FrownFelter is trying desperately to improve position.
Huerta controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Huerta is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but FrownFelter is surviving well by controlling Huerta's body position as best he can.
FrownFelter wants to control but Huerta is having none of it.
FrownFelter wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Huerta (14) vs (0) FrownFelter#SUB#
Huerta working for a choke but FrownFelter is defending well. #T9#
Huerta is looking to control FrownFelter but FrownFelter is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
FrownFelter preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Huerta.
FrownFelter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Huerta working for a choke but FrownFelter is defending well.
FrownFelter tries to escape but Huerta has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
FrownFelter trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
FrownFelter is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Huerta off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T10#
FrownFelter can't escape the position.
FrownFelter trying to control the position but Huerta manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
FrownFelter defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Huerta 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, FrownFelter has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Huerta controlling from the back.#T11##SUB#
FrownFelter is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Huerta gets his way!
Huerta really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for FrownFelter.#SUB#
Huerta patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You can see the frustration on FrownFelter's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Huerta just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Huerta is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but FrownFelter has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T12#
Huerta avoiding FrownFelter 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Huerta working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
FrownFelter is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Huerta is not going to allow FrownFelter to sit and survive in this position.
Huerta seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Huerta is hanging on to FrownFelter's back as he tries to escape.
FrownFelter looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T13#
FrownFelter is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Huerta is cranking FrownFelter's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for FrownFelter! He's tightened the choke and FrownFelter is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jesus Huerta!
A very excited looking Jesus Huerta 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.
In defeat, Ken FrownFelter stepped up to the mic, saying 'I had COVID'. |
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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 6 losses; Joe Biden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Pope Callixtus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Biden darts in looking for a takedown but Callixtus gets double underhooks and turns Biden into the cage.
Callixtus goes for a takedown attempt but Biden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Biden shoots in and drives through. Callixtus sprawls well.
Biden shoots in for a takedown but Callixtus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Biden sets himself, and Callixtus steps forward looking for the clinch! Biden avoids it this time.
Callixtus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Biden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biden shoots for a takedown but Callixtus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Biden shoots in looking for a takedown but Callixtus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Biden's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Biden will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Callixtus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Callixtus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Callixtus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Biden (0) vs (2) Callixtus
Callixtus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biden is keeping the position for now.
Callixtus won't allow Biden to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden working a defensive guard here.
Callixtus controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Biden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Biden working a defensive guard here.
Biden keeping moving, preventing Callixtus from controlling successfully.
Callixtus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Callixtus pushing down on Biden's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Biden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Biden tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Callixtus trying to control but Biden is working from the bottom.
Callixtus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Biden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Callixtus keeps trying to improve his position.
Callixtus trying to control the position from guard on top but Biden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biden keeping full guard, as Callixtus tries to pass. #SUB#
Biden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Biden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Callixtus manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (2) vs (2) Callixtus#T3#
Callixtus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Biden manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Biden (2) vs (4) Callixtus
Biden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Callixtus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Callixtus wants to control from the top but Biden keeps moving.
Biden is trying to keep Callixtus in close.
Callixtus pushes down on Biden's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Callixtus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Callixtus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Biden has managed to free his arm - good work.
Biden wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Callixtus seems to be working for a kimura but Biden defends the submission attempt.
Biden is not content to let Callixtus control the position.#T5#
Biden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Callixtus is working away from the top position though.
Biden wants to improve his position but Callixtus is controlling well.
Biden is refusing to be controlled, as Callixtus sits in half guard.
Biden trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Callixtus seems to be looking for submissions.
#T6#
Callixtus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Biden! Score +3 for passing guard: Biden (2) vs (7) Callixtus
Biden is wriggling around trying to escape.
Biden is controlling an arm, preventing Callixtus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Biden is in all sorts of trouble here.
Callixtus moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Biden (2) vs (10) Callixtus
Callixtus gets his hands free as Biden looks to control. #SUB2#
Callixtus has one arm under Biden 's neck. Biden is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Callixtus manages to get his arm free though and Biden is in a world of trouble! Callixtus sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Biden turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pope Callixtus!
An out of breath Pope Callixtus 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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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 8 wins and 5 losses; Big Guy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Torso Junior!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Junior shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guy napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Guy (0) vs (4) Junior
Guy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guy tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Junior easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Guy (0) vs (6) Junior
Guy regains half guard.
Guy wants to get back to full guard but Junior has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (0) vs (9) Junior
Guy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior is looking to stall here but Guy recovers full guard. #SUB#
Guy looking for a guillotine here but Junior defends easily.
#T1#
Guy wants to improve his position but instead Junior has moved into half guard.
Guy manages to get to full guard.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guy wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Guy is trying to control the position but Junior postures up. #SUB2#
Junior is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Guy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Guy has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Guy (2) vs (9) Junior
Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guy advances to half guard.
Junior is looking to improve his position.
Junior trying to hold on to Guy's head to control him but Guy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Guy is keen to just control but Junior is a slippery customer.
Junior trying to control but Guy postures up.
#SUB#
Guy is working for a submission of some sort.
Junior trying to control from the bottom.
Junior tries to get to full guard but Guy has control of the leg. #T4#
Guy trying to mount his opponent but Junior defends it.
Junior trying to control but Guy postures up.
Guy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Junior wants to get back to full guard.
Junior is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Junior has his hands clasped together around Guy's back. He's all about the action.#T5#
Guy trying to pass the guard but Junior defending well. #SUB#
Guy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Junior doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guy.
Junior is refusing to be controlled, as Guy sits in half guard. #SUB#
Junior is defending against the submission attempts here by Guy.
#T6#
Junior wants to get back to full guard.
Junior keeping control of the position.
Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Guy wants to free his trapped foot but Junior is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T7#
Guy looking to pass the guard.
Junior looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guy is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Guy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guy being controlled here momentarily.
Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Junior looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Guy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Junior is looking to improve his position.
Guy is looking to advance position but Junior won't allow it.
Junior wants to control but Guy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Guy seems to be working for a kimura but Junior defends the submission attempt.#T9#
Junior trying to hold on to Guy's head to control him but Guy postures up.
Guy wants to take a breather but Junior is having none of it.
Junior wants to get back to full guard.
Junior is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Guy jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (5) vs (9) Junior
Guy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Junior keeps working.
Guy tries to advance to mount but can't. #T10#
Guy wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
Junior tries to buck Guy off but Guy is having none of it.#SUB#
Guy tries for a kimura but Junior is defending well.
Junior is looking for a sweep.
Guy trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom. #T11#
Junior manages to work his way to half guard, despite Guy's best efforts.#SUB#
Guy trying to work for an americana but Junior has managed to regain full guard.
Junior trying to keep a closed guard but Guy is proving a slippery customer.
Guy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Guy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Junior does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Junior is looking to control Guy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Junior avoid being mounted?#T12#
Guy wants to pass to mount but Junior is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Guy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Junior controlling Guy's posture.
Junior 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.#T13#
Junior keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.
Junior has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guy advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Guy (8) vs (9) Junior
Junior tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Junior is trying to control Guy's posture but Guy avoids it. #T14#
Guy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Junior is trying to get back to half guard.
Guy wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Guy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Junior is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior wins on points by 9 to 8. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 0 losses; Cesar Borges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Ronan Darongo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Borges gets tackled into the cage by Darongo. Darongo maintains the clinch.
Borges goes for a takedown in the clinch but Darongo prevents it.
Darongo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Borges.
#TD2#
Darongo pulls guard successfully.
Borges slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Darongo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Borges forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darongo is looking to improve his position.
Borges is trying to control the action in half guard but Darongo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Borges tries to pass to full mount but Darongo defends it.
Borges 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#
Borges is looking for a kimura here.
Darongo is staying active underneath Borges, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Darongo is trying to get back to full guard.
Darongo is trying to maintain the position but Borges is very close to passing his half guard.
Darongo is looking to improve his position.
Borges is trying to control. Darongo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Borges is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Darongo is just riding it out for now. Borges eventually gives up the hold.
Borges trying to control from half guard but Darongo is working away. #T3##SUB#
Borges is working for a kimura but Darongo is defending it quite comfortably.
Borges is looking to take a break and control but Darongo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Darongo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Darongo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Darongo keeping moving, preventing Borges from controlling successfully.
Borges is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Darongo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Borges looking to sit in guard and control but Darongo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Borges (0) vs (2) Darongo#T5##SUB#
Borges has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darongo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darongo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Borges is pulling down on Darongo's head to control his posture.
Borges working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Borges throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6#
Borges trying to control the position.
Borges has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Borges might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Borges looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Darongo has picked Borges up and slammed him! Borges can't keep hold of the triangle and Darongo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (0) vs (5) Darongo#T7#
Borges wants to control but Darongo postures up.
Borges is looking to reverse the position.
Borges trying his best to control but Darongo has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Borges (0) vs (7) Darongo
Borges is looking to improve his position but Darongo isn't that keen on the idea.
Darongo controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Borges is wriggling around trying to escape.
Borges wants to control but Darongo is having none of it.
Borges tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Borges regains half guard.
Darongo prevents Borges from improving his position.
Well, if Darongo 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.
#T10#
Borges wants to control but Darongo passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (0) vs (10) Darongo
The referee asks Darongo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Darongo prefers to stall for the moment though.
Darongo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Borges's legs. #T11#
Borges is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Darongo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Borges looking for submissions off his back.
Borges trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Borges (0) vs (13) Darongo
Borges is looking to improve his position but Darongo isn't that keen on the idea.
Darongo looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Borges tries to lock up and control but Darongo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Borges working to try and regain half guard.
Darongo controlling the pace for now.
Borges wants to control but Darongo is having none of it.
Borges tries to reverse the position but Darongo maintains control.#T13#
Darongo avoids the attempt from Borges to control.
Borges keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Darongo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Borges tries to hold on but Darongo pushes him away.
Darongo controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Borges wants to control but Darongo is having none of it.
Darongo controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Darongo wins on points by 13 to 0.
A relieved looking Ronan Darongo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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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 8 wins and 5 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Jack Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dobbie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dredd! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dobbie (4) vs (0) Dredd
Dredd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dobbie (4) vs (2) Dredd#SUB2#
Dredd 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.
#SUB2#
Dredd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dobbie is looking for a sweep. Dredd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dredd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Dredd is trying to work for a kimura but Dobbie is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB2#
Dredd is looking for a kimura but Dobbie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dredd to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Dredd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Dredd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dobbie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Dredd has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dobbie defend it? Dredd steps over the head and cranks it - Dobbie is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dredd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Dredd!
An out of breath Jack Dredd 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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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 London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 19 losses; Robert Melia! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Otto Kolan!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Melia stuffs the takedown attempt from Kolan. Kolan gets slowly back to his feet.
Melia tries to counter with a takedown but Kolan is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Kolan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kolan showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Melia (0) vs (2) Kolan
Kolan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (5) Kolan
Kolan tries to advance to mount but Melia denies him. #SUB2#
Kolan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Melia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolan tries to advance to mount but Melia denies him. #T1##SUB2#
Kolan is trying to get an arm triangle but Melia is defending well.
Kolan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Melia! Score +2 for reaching mount: Melia (0) vs (7) Kolan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolan fails to take his opponent's back.
Melia gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Melia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Melia won't allow Kolan to pass to mount.
Kolan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (10) Kolan#T2#
Kolan wants to take Melia's back but he can't do it this time.
Kolan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Melia is trying desperately to improve position.
Kolan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Melia to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Melia (0) vs (13) Kolan#SUB2#
Kolan is persistently looking for the submission but Melia is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Kolan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB2#
Kolan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Kolan is persistently looking for the submission but Melia is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Kolan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Kolan working for a choke but Melia is defending well. #SUB2#
Kolan is persistently looking for the submission but Melia is defending it well.
#T4#
Melia rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Melia manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Melia looking for a guillotine here but Kolan defends easily.
Kolan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Melia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Melia wants to sweep here but Kolan controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Kolan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Savate Club inform me that Kolan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kolan is still trying to improve position.
Melia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Melia keeping full guard, as Kolan tries to pass. #SUB#
Melia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kolan defends it easily.
Melia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Kolan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Melia's guard.
Melia is in trouble now - Kolan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (0) vs (16) Kolan
Kolan takes Melia's back. Score +3 for taking back: Melia (0) vs (19) Kolan#SUB2#
Melia fending off the submission attempt from Kolan. #SUB2#
Kolan working for a choke but Melia is defending well. #SUB2#
Kolan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T7##SUB2#
Kolan 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, Melia has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Melia right now.
#SUB2#
Melia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kolan.
Melia rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kolan wants to pass to mount but Melia is defending the position. #T8#
Kolan prevents Melia from improving his position.
Kolan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Melia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Melia actively working from the bottom here.
Melia is looking for a sweep. Kolan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kolan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Melia is just riding it out for now. Kolan eventually gives up the hold.
Melia won't allow Kolan to pass to mount. #T9#
Melia gets full guard.
Kolan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kolan won't allow Melia to sweep him here.
Kolan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melia is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Melia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kolan is aware though and is defending well.
Kolan tries to free his leg and advance position but Melia is retaining full guard. #T10#
Kolan is looking to pass into half guard but Melia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Melia is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (2) vs (19) Kolan
Kolan wants to sweep here but Melia controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kolan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Melia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kolan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Melia slips nicely into half guard.
Melia wants to control but Kolan is keeping him busy.
Melia is looking to advance position but Kolan won't allow it. #T11#
Melia is working hard here to advance position.
Kolan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Melia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kolan sees it coming and defends easily.
Kolan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Melia looking to pass the guard.
Melia advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (5) vs (19) Kolan#T12#
Kolan tries to bench press Melia off him but Melia keeps the position.
Melia advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Melia (7) vs (19) Kolan#SUB#
Melia looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Melia swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kolan is now in Melia's guard. A big mistake from Melia there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (7) vs (21) Kolan
Melia wants to sweep here but Kolan controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Melia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T13#
Melia keeping full guard, as Kolan tries to pass. #SUB#
Melia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kolan slips nicely into half guard.
Kolan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Melia is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Melia (9) vs (21) Kolan#SUB2#
Kolan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Melia stands and throws Kolan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Melia (12) vs (21) Kolan
Melia tries to advance to mount but Kolan denies him. #SUB#
Melia wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kolan, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kolan prevents Melia from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kolan wins on points by 21 to 12.
An out of breath Otto Kolan 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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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Don Cortez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Jack Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sullivan takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Cortez has picked Sullivan up - he's going for a ride! Cortez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cortez (2) vs (0) Sullivan
Cortez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cortez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Sullivan actively working from the bottom here.
Cortez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Sullivan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sullivan is looking to control Cortez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sullivan avoid being mounted?
Cortez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Sullivan looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Cortez 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.
Cortez passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (5) vs (0) Sullivan#T2#
Sullivan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cortez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sullivan is desperately trying to improve his position but Cortez has a good base and remains in mount.
Sullivan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cortez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sullivan tries to control Cortez's body but Cortez pushes him off. Sullivan squirms to his side and now Cortez has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cortez (8) vs (0) Sullivan
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We've been hearing good reports from Cortez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Sullivan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cortez's guard. Nice work there by Sullivan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (8) vs (2) Sullivan
Cortez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sullivan tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard.
Cortez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sullivan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (10) vs (2) Sullivan
Cortez content to stall in guard here.
Cortez slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Sullivan is trying to get back to full guard.
Cortez content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Sullivan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cortez is controlling the pace.
Sullivan wants to improve his position but Cortez is controlling well.
#T5#
Cortez slows the pace down in half guard.
Cortez uses his free foot to push down on Sullivan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sullivan. Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (13) vs (2) Sullivan
Sullivan is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan wants to control but Cortez is having none of it.
Sullivan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cortez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Cortez seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sullivan for as long as he can get away with.
Sullivan is squirming around, avoiding Cortez's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Cortez controlling from mount.
Sullivan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sullivan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sullivan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cortez controlling his opponent.
Sullivan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sullivan tries to hold on but Cortez postures up.#T8##SUB#
Cortez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sullivan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A lull in the action here.
Sullivan wants to control but Cortez postures up.#T9#
Sullivan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sullivan trying to remain calm as Cortez controls from the top position.
Sullivan is not content to let Cortez control the position.
Sullivan gets back to half guard.
Sullivan tries to get to full guard but Cortez has control of the leg.
Cortez wants to pass to mount but Sullivan is defending the position.
Cortez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sullivan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cortez is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Cortez not doing much here.
Sullivan trying to control from the bottom.
Cortez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cortez prevents Sullivan from improving his position.
Sullivan wants to control but Cortez passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (16) vs (2) Sullivan
Cortez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T11#
Cortez tries to advance to mount but Sullivan denies him.
Sullivan tries to bench press Cortez off him but Cortez keeps the position.
Cortez controls the position.
Sullivan can't do much from the bottom here.
Sullivan is looking to reverse the position.
Cortez gets to mount! Sullivan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cortez (18) vs (2) Sullivan
Sullivan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cortez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Sullivan tries to reverse the position but Cortez maintains control.
Cortez content just to control the position here.
Sullivan can't escape the position.
Sullivan keeps trying to improve his position.
Cortez controlling from mount.
Sullivan is trying desperately to improve position.
Cortez controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Sullivan wants to control but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sullivan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sullivan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Cortez has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cortez (21) vs (2) Sullivan
Cortez slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T14#
Sullivan rolls, trying to escape but Cortez keeps control of the position.
Good control from Cortez.
Cortez controlling well, preventing Sullivan from escaping the position.
Sullivan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cortez off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Good control from Cortez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cortez takes the fight on points by 21 to 2.
Don Cortez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Gromli Grumblegut!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Grumblegut looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grippy (0) vs (2) Grumblegut#SUB2#
Grumblegut is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grippy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grippy has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grippy (2) vs (2) Grumblegut
Grippy works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Grumblegut looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Grumblegut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Grippy pulls his head out easily.
Grippy is pressing down on Grumblegut's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grumblegut is holding on for now.
Grippy passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grippy (5) vs (2) Grumblegut
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grippy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Grippy forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Grippy (8) vs (2) Grumblegut
Grippy wants to control but Grumblegut is keeping busy.#T1##SUB#
Grippy has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Grumblegut! Can he survive? No! He's out! Grippy 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 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nano Grippy!
Nano Grippy retains his bantamweight title!
Nano Grippy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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