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Grappling Hype -21- PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Victor Kramer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Purlie Wolfensberger!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wolfensberger leaves Kramer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Wolfensberger tries to counter it with a takedown but Kramer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kramer with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Wolfensberger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wolfensberger. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kramer (0) vs (2) Wolfensberger
Wolfensberger won't allow Kramer to sweep him here. #SUB#
Wolfensberger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wolfensberger slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Wolfensberger 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfensberger works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kramer (0) vs (5) Wolfensberger
Kramer is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Wolfensberger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kramer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wolfensberger looking to control but Kramer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kramer is trying to escape the mount.
Kramer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Wolfensberger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kramer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wolfensberger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kramer is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kramer working for a triangle but Wolfensberger defends it easily.
#T2#
Kramer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wolfensberger trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kramer being controlled here, momentarily.
Kramer wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wolfensberger is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Kramer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kramer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wolfensberger manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (2) vs (5) Wolfensberger
Kramer tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolfensberger is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Wolfensberger looking for a guillotine here but Kramer defends easily.
Wolfensberger keeping full guard, as Kramer tries to pass.
Wolfensberger trying to keep a closed guard but Kramer is proving a slippery customer.
Kramer passes into half guard. #T4#
Wolfensberger tries to get to full guard but Kramer has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kramer is trying to work for a kimura but Wolfensberger is defending well.
Wolfensberger wants to control but Kramer is keeping busy.
Wolfensberger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wolfensberger trying to control the position.
Kramer looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kramer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5##SUB#
Kramer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kramer tries to free his leg and advance position but Wolfensberger is retaining full guard.
Wolfensberger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wolfensberger trying to keep a closed guard but Kramer is proving a slippery customer.
Kramer works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Kramer seems to be looking for submissions.
Wolfensberger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Wolfensberger is looking to control Kramer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wolfensberger avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Wolfensberger is defending against the submission attempts here by Kramer.
Kramer wants to pass the guard but Wolfensberger is defending well.
Wolfensberger is trying to maintain the position but Kramer is very close to passing his half guard.
Wolfensberger is looking for a sweep. Kramer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kramer uses his free foot to push down on Wolfensberger's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wolfensberger. Score +3 for passing guard: Kramer (5) vs (5) Wolfensberger#SUB#
Kramer is working for a guillotine from mount but Wolfensberger frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Kramer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wolfensberger to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wolfensberger shrugs it off. #T7##SUB#
Kramer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wolfensberger to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wolfensberger shrugs it off. #SUB#
Kramer goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wolfensberger is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (5) vs (7) Wolfensberger#SUB2#
Wolfensberger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wolfensberger wants to control from the top but Kramer keeps moving.
Wolfensberger passes Kramer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kramer wants to improve his position but Wolfensberger is controlling well.
#T8##SUB2#
Wolfensberger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kramer tries to roll over but Wolfensberger keeps him under control.
Kramer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kramer keeping full guard, as Wolfensberger tries to pass.
Wolfensberger trying to control the position from guard on top but Kramer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kramer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (7) vs (7) Wolfensberger#SUB#
Kramer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wolfensberger wants to sweep here but Kramer controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Wolfensberger is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Kramer has gone for a leg lock! Wolfensberger slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kramer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (7) vs (9) Wolfensberger
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Wolfensberger from controlling successfully.
Wolfensberger might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kramer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kramer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (9) vs (9) Wolfensberger#SUB#
Kramer drops back looking for a leg! Wolfensberger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wolfensberger manages to kick Kramer off! Kramer jumps back into Wolfensberger's guard. #SUB#
Kramer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wolfensberger dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (9) vs (11) Wolfensberger#T10#
Wolfensberger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kramer is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kramer has his foot on Wolfensberger's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wolfensberger works his way back into a safe position though.
Wolfensberger trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
Kramer wants to sweep but no luck.
Kramer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wolfensberger's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (11) vs (11) Wolfensberger#SUB#
Kramer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kramer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wolfensberger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kramer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (11) vs (13) Wolfensberger
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Wolfensberger from controlling successfully. #T11#
Wolfensberger slips nicely into half guard.
Kramer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kramer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kramer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kramer keeping moving, preventing Wolfensberger from controlling successfully. #T12#
Kramer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (13) vs (13) Wolfensberger
Wolfensberger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kramer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kramer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wolfensberger looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wolfensberger looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wolfensberger! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kramer (13) vs (17) Wolfensberger
Wolfensberger wants to control but Kramer is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Wolfensberger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kramer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Wolfensberger is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kramer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T13#
Kramer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wolfensberger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Wolfensberger is looking for a kimura here.
Kramer is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Wolfensberger is working for a kimura but Kramer is defending it quite comfortably.
Kramer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wolfensberger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wolfensberger's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kramer (17) vs (17) Wolfensberger#T14#
Kramer keeps control of the position as Wolfensberger tries to break free.
#SUB#
Kramer tightening his grip on Wolfensberger, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Kramer is looking for the choke from the back position but Wolfensberger is controlling his hands well.
Wolfensberger wants to control his opponent's hands but Kramer gets his hands free.
Wolfensberger is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolfensberger looks winded!
Wolfensberger turns into Kramer and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kramer (17) vs (19) Wolfensberger
Kramer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolfensberger is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kramer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wolfensberger wins on points by 19 to 17. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Lyric Mann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Trey Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mann shoots in but Moreno avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Moreno has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Moreno has hold of one of Mann's legs. Mann is fighting the takedown attempt but Moreno gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mann (0) vs (2) Moreno
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mann has an active guard here but Moreno has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Moreno 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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mann wants to get back to full guard.
Mann wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moreno prevents Mann from improving his position.
Mann trying to control but Moreno postures up.
Mann is staying active underneath Moreno, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Moreno controlling the action here.
Mann wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Moreno seems content to control.
Mann is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Mann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Moreno looking to pass the guard.
Moreno engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Mann has his foot on Moreno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moreno works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Mann keeping full guard, as Moreno tries to pass.
Moreno not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Moreno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mann's guard.
Mann is controlling Moreno's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mann tries to roll over but Moreno keeps him under control.#T5#
Moreno with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mann trying to control here.
Mann is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moreno is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mann tries to roll over but Moreno keeps him under control.#T6#
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Mann is defending well.
Moreno controlling the action here.
Moreno wants to control but Mann is keeping him busy. #T7#
Mann wants to get back to full guard but Moreno has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (0) vs (5) Moreno
Mann tries to reverse the position but Moreno maintains control.
Moreno can't control as he wanted to and Mann manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Moreno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mann is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Mann wants to get back to full guard.
Moreno trying to control the action but Mann is working from the bottom.
Moreno is taking a breather. Mann 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.
Mann is pressing down on Moreno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mann controls Moreno momentarily but Moreno frees himself. #T9#
Mann is really struggling to control Moreno but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Moreno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T10#
Moreno wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Mann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreno is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Moreno from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno content to stall in guard here. #T11#
Moreno postures up.
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Mann is keeping the position.
Mann wants to hit a sweep here but Moreno passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mann there! Score +3 for passing guard: Mann (0) vs (8) Moreno
Mann wants to control but Moreno is having none of it.#T12#
Mann is looking to improve his position but Moreno isn't that keen on the idea.
Moreno trying to control but Mann is having none of it.
Moreno avoids the attempt from Mann to control.#T13#
Mann is squirming around, avoiding Moreno's attempts to control the action.
Mann is looking to get to half guard.
Moreno controlling the position easily from mount.
Mann regains half guard.#T14#
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Mann is defending well.
Moreno is controlling the pace.
Moreno prevents Mann from improving his position.
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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Koos Van Asch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; JD Drake!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Van Asch tries to keep at a distance but Drake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Drake has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Asch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Drake drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Asch pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Drake has managed to clinch.
Van Asch 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.
Drake looking for a takedown.
Koos Van Asch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JD Drake.
Van Asch is trying to drag Drake to the mat but Drake just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Drake is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Asch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Drake has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Asch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Drake can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Van Asch jumps guard but Drake stands there with Van Asch around his waist. Van Asch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Asch has Drake pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Drake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Drake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Van Asch.
Van Asch tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Van Asch is trying to pull guard but Drake turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Drake tries for a takedown. No joy.
Van Asch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Asch is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Drake wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Asch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Asch is trying to pull guard but Drake turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Van Asch tries to score a body lock takedown but Drake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Drake has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Van Asch after a bit of a struggle.
Drake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Asch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Van Asch prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Asch tries to pull guard but Drake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Van Asch goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drake prevents it.
Drake tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
Drake goes for a takedown attempt but Van Asch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Koos Van Asch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Drake closes the distance and pushes Van Asch back into the cage.
Van Asch is trying to pull guard but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Asch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Drake looking for a takedown.
Van Asch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Drake to keep the fight standing.
Drake wants a takedown but no success here.
Drake looking for a takedown.
Van Asch is looking to take this one to the mat.
Drake wants a takedown.
Drake can't get the takedown.
Van Asch tries to pull guard but Drake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Van Asch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Drake fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3##CL#
Van Asch moves into the clinch successfully.
Drake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Asch is defending well.
Van Asch can't get the takedown.
Van Asch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Asch goes for a takedown attempt but Drake pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Van Asch instigates a clinch.
Van Asch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Drake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Drake goes for a takedown attempt but Van Asch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Asch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Drake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drake tries to clinch but Van Asch moves out of range.
Van Asch moves in looking to clinch but Drake pushes him off.#CL#
Van Asch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Asch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Drake.
Van Asch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Drake walks away with a smile on his face. Van Asch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Drake gets tackled into the cage by Van Asch. Van Asch maintains the clinch.
Drake is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Asch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Asch fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Van Asch pulls guard effortlessly. #T5#
Drake sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Van Asch's guard.
Van Asch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drake is working away from the top position though.
Drake keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Van Asch is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Drake in particular looking to stall.
Drake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Drake 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.#T6#
Van Asch wants to get back to full guard.
Van Asch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Asch tries to get out of the position.
Van Asch is working hard here to advance position.
Drake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Van Asch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Asch trying to hold on to Drake's head to control him but Drake postures up.
Drake controlling the action here.#T7#
Van Asch wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Drake in particular looking to stall.
Van Asch wants to control but Drake is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Drake seems content to control.#T8#
Van Asch is trying to maintain the position but Drake is very close to passing his half guard.
Drake controlling the action here.
Van Asch is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Asch is in trouble now - Drake has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Van Asch (0) vs (3) Drake
Drake fails to take his opponent's back.
Drake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Van Asch sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T9#
Van Asch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Drake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Drake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Drake 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.
Drake is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Van Asch (0) vs (6) Drake
Drake takes Van Asch's back. Score +3 for taking back: Van Asch (0) vs (9) Drake#T10#
Drake keeps control of the position easily here as Van Asch tries to buck him off.
Drake avoiding Van Asch 's attempts to control his hands.
Drake just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Drake keeps control of the position as Van Asch tries to break free.
Drake controlling the position well here. Van Asch rolled but Drake kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Van Asch breaks Drake's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Asch (2) vs (9) Drake
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Drake holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Van Asch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drake is pulling down on Van Asch's head. It's preventing any offense from Van Asch, at least for the moment.
Van Asch trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Van Asch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Van Asch looking to sit in guard and control but Drake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Asch (2) vs (11) Drake
Drake is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Van Asch is keeping the position.
Drake is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Drake.#T13#
More stalling from Drake.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Asch is retaining full guard.
Drake stands and throws Van Asch's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Asch (2) vs (14) Drake
Drake taking a breather here.
Yet more stalling tactics from Drake.
Van Asch tries to buck Drake off but Drake is having none of it.
Van Asch is trying to escape the position but Drake is controlling the position. #T14#
Drake with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Van Asch is looking for a sweep.
Drake taking a breather here.
Van Asch is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drake controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drake wins on points by 14 to 2.
A relieved looking JD Drake 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Kevin Hart! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Torso Junior!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Junior tries for a takedown but Hart sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Hart looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hart (2) vs (0) Junior
Junior gets back to full guard.
Junior is trying to keep Hart in close.
Junior wants to sweep here but Hart controlling him for the moment.
Hart slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Hart is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Junior sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Junior is just riding it out for now. Hart eventually gives up the hold.
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.#SUB#
Hart is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Junior still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Junior has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hart (2) vs (4) Junior
Hart tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Junior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Hart is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Junior off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hart (6) vs (4) Junior
Hart is trying to stick to Junior's back but Junior is turning into Hart. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hart's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Junior. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hart (6) vs (6) Junior#SUB#
Hart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Junior defends well.#SUB#
Hart is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Junior has his hands clasped together but Hart extends and breaks Junior's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hart.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Hart!
Kevin Hart thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Kazuma Kiryu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Nigel Greer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kiryu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kiryu somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kiryu.#CL2#
Greer darts in and clinches Kiryu up against the cage.
Greer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Greer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Greer successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Greer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kiryu is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kiryu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Kiryu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kiryu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kiryu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Greer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Kiryu is pushing down on Greer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Greer is fighting to maintain full guard but Kiryu has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Kiryu is working for a kimura but Greer is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kiryu seems to be working for a kimura but Greer defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kiryu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greer sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kiryu wants to work for an arm triangle but Greer is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kiryu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Kiryu is trying to work for a kimura but Greer is defending well.
#T2##SUB#
Kiryu is working for a kimura but Greer is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kiryu works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kiryu (3) vs (0) Greer#SUB#
Kiryu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Greer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Greer is looking to improve his position but Kiryu isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Kiryu looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Kiryu is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Greer is surviving well by controlling Kiryu's body position as best he can. #T3#
Greer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Greer is looking to improve his position but Kiryu isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Kiryu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Greer wants to control but Kiryu is having none of it.#SUB#
Kiryu looking to secure an arm triangle but Greer defends it well.
Greer working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Kiryu has control of Greer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Greer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Kiryu goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Greer turns into him and now he's in Kiryu's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiryu (3) vs (2) Greer#T4##SUB#
Kiryu has an active guard here but Greer has managed to pass into half guard.
Greer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kiryu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kiryu wants to improve his position but Greer is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greer pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.
Kiryu gets full guard.#T5##SUB#
Kiryu is looking for a triangle but Greer pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Kiryu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kiryu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kiryu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Kiryu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kiryu is looking for a triangle here but Greer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kiryu (3) vs (5) Greer
Kiryu tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Kiryu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Kiryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kiryu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kiryu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greer pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back.
Kiryu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kiryu 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.#T7##SUB#
Kiryu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Kiryu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greer defends it easily.#SUB#
Kiryu working for a triangle but Greer defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kiryu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kiryu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Greer escapes and throws Kiryu's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kiryu (3) vs (8) Greer
We've been informed that Greer has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kiryu is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Kiryu is working hard here to advance position.
Kiryu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kiryu (5) vs (8) Greer#SUB#
Kiryu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greer sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Kiryu is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Greer is defending against the submission attempts here by Kiryu.
#T9#
Greer is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kiryu is working for a submission of some sort.
Greer trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kiryu is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kiryu is working for a kimura but Greer is defending it quite comfortably.
#T10#
Kiryu is thwarting Greer's attempts to control the position.
Greer is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Kiryu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greer sees it coming and defends easily.
Greer trying to hold on to Kiryu's head to control him but Kiryu postures up.
#SUB#
Kiryu is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kiryu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Greer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kiryu. #SUB#
Kiryu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greer sees it coming and defends easily.#T11##SUB#
Kiryu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greer sees it coming and defends easily.
Greer trying to control but Kiryu postures up.
#SUB#
Kiryu is looking for a kimura but Greer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kiryu to get the leverage. #SUB#
Greer is defending against the submission attempts here by Kiryu.
Greer is looking to control Kiryu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Greer avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Greer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kiryu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Greer! Score +3 for passing guard: Kiryu (8) vs (8) Greer#T12#
Greer wants to hold on but Kiryu pushes him away.#SUB#
Kiryu looking to secure an arm triangle but Greer defends it well. #SUB#
Kiryu jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Greer manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Kiryu is trying to get an arm triangle but Greer is defending well. #SUB#
Kiryu working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Kiryu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Greer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Greer is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Kiryu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Greer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Kiryu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Greer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Kiryu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Greer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Greer wants to control but Kiryu postures up.#T14##SUB#
Kiryu is trying to get an arm triangle but Greer is defending well. #SUB#
Kiryu wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Greer, who protects the arm well.
Greer wants to control but Kiryu postures up.#SUB#
Kiryu is working to tighten his grip on Greer's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Greer has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kiryu is really squeezing tight and eventually Greer passes out! Kiryu breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kazuma Kiryu!
Our winner, Kazuma Kiryu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Nigel Greer was interviewed post fight and said '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 London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Otto Kolan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Joe Biden!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kolan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biden.
Biden shoots in for a takedown but Kolan shows good takedown defense.
Kolan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Biden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kolan avoids it really well and circles away.
Otto Kolan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Biden.
Biden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Biden looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kolan is fending him off so far but Biden persists. Nope, Kolan circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Kolan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Biden looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kolan (4) vs (0) Biden#SUB#
Kolan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kolan has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kolan (6) vs (0) Biden
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolan wants to take Biden's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Kolan looking to secure an arm triangle but Biden defends it well.
Biden has given up his back here. Will Kolan look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Kolan (9) vs (0) Biden#T1##SUB#
Kolan is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Biden is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Otto Kolan!
A victorious Otto Kolan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Danger Dobbie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Ashton Short!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Dobbie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Short's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dobbie (2) vs (0) Short
Dobbie advances to half guard.
Dobbie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Short tries to roll over but Dobbie keeps him under control.
Dobbie is looking to pass Short's guard but actually Short recovers to full guard.
Dobbie slips nicely into half guard.
Dobbie trying to mount his opponent but Short defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobbie is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobbie is trying to control the action in half guard but Short is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Dobbie tries to pass to full mount but Short defends it.
Dobbie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dobbie trying to pass the guard but Short defending well.
Dobbie passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (0) Short
Dobbie controlling the position easily from mount.
Short is squirming around, avoiding Dobbie's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Dobbie takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Dobbie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Short is now in Dobbie's guard. A big mistake from Dobbie there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dobbie (5) vs (2) Short#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dobbie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dobbie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Short uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (5) Short
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobbie is looking to reverse the position.
Dobbie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Dobbie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dobbie is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Dobbie is not content to let Short control the position.#SUB2#
Short 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#
Short is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dobbie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Short.
Short works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (8) Short#T4#
Dobbie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dobbie is pressing down on Short's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Dobbie has his foot on Short's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Short works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Dobbie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Short can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Dobbie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Dobbie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Short is aware though and is defending well.
Short is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Dobbie keeping moving, preventing Short from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Short passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (11) Short
Dobbie manages to get back to half guard.
Dobbie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Dobbie looking for submissions off his back.
Short sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Short seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dobbie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Dobbie is pressing down on Short's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Dobbie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Short gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Dobbie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Short 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 Dobbie. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (5) vs (14) Short
Short wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dobbie keeps working.
Dobbie is trying to get back to half guard.
Short tries to advance to mount but Dobbie denies him.
Short trying to control the position but Dobbie is working away. #T7#
Dobbie tries to buck Short off but Short is having none of it.
Dobbie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dobbie (7) vs (14) Short
Dobbie passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (10) vs (14) Short
Dobbie wants to control for a moment but Short uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dobbie passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dobbie (13) vs (14) Short
Dobbie looking to control but Short is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Short is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Dobbie wants to control the pace but Short is squirming around nicely.
Dobbie is really struggling to control Short but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dobbie controlling from mount.
Dobbie looking to control but Short is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Short prevents Dobbie from taking his back.
Dobbie content just to control the position here.
Short has given up his back. Will we see Dobbie going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Dobbie (16) vs (14) Short#T9#
Short wants to escape the position.
Dobbie controlling the position well here. Short rolled but Dobbie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Short trying to control but not successfully.
Dobbie trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Short doesn't escape. #T10#
Dobbie'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.
Dobbie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Dobbie 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, Short has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Dobbie has managed to slip his arm under Short's chin. This could be all over... yep, Short is tapping out! Submission win for Dobbie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danger Dobbie!
Danger Dobbie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Leonhard Klopstock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Lehel Bartasz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Klopstock drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Klopstock (2) vs (0) Bartasz#SUB2#
Bartasz looking for a guillotine here but Klopstock defends easily.
Klopstock trying to control the position from guard on top but Bartasz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klopstock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bartasz working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bartasz keeping full guard, as Klopstock tries to pass.
Bartasz looking to control but Klopstock passes into half guard.
#T1#
Klopstock wants to pass to mount but Bartasz is defending the position.
Bartasz is not content to let Klopstock control the position.
Klopstock wants to pass the guard but Bartasz is defending well. #SUB#
Klopstock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bartasz sees it coming and defends easily.
Klopstock is looking to take a break and control but Bartasz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Bartasz trying to control but Klopstock postures up.
Bartasz is staying active underneath Klopstock, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Bartasz is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Klopstock has latched onto it... Big trouble! Klopstock pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Bartasz is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Klopstock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonhard Klopstock!
Leonhard Klopstock thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Don Cortez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 20 losses; Robert Melia!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cortez gets a clinch. #TD2#
Melia has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cortez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cortez (0) vs (4) Melia#SUB2#
Melia is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cortez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Melia working for the choke.
Melia controlling well, preventing Cortez from escaping the position.
Melia tries to keep control of the position but Cortez is staying busy.
Melia doesn't have the hooks in and Cortez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (2) vs (4) Melia
Cortez trying to control but Melia is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cortez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (5) vs (4) Melia#T1#
Melia stops Cortez from passing to mount.
The referee asks Cortez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cortez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Melia can't do much from the bottom here.
Cortez controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Melia tries to buck Cortez off but Cortez is having none of it.
Cortez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
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.
Cortez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Melia is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Cortez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cortez (7) vs (4) Melia
Cortez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez'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.#T4#
Cortez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Melia is looking to escape.
Cortez controlling his opponent.
Melia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cortez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T5#
Melia is working to get back to half guard.
Melia is still trying to improve position.
Melia keeps trying to improve his position.
Cortez controlling the position easily from mount.
Melia tries to reverse the position but Cortez maintains control.
Cortez is looking to work his way around to Melia's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T6#
Cortez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cortez is looking to work his way around to Melia's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Melia tries to hold on but Cortez pushes him away.
Melia gets back to half guard.
Cortez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Melia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cortez controlling the action here. #T7#
Cortez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (10) vs (4) Melia
Melia prevents Cortez from taking his back.
Cortez trying to control but Melia is having none of it. #T8#
Melia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cortez controlling from mount.
Melia has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Cortez's lack of action.
Cortez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cortez is trying to control the action in half guard but Melia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Melia wants to get back to full guard but Cortez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (13) vs (4) Melia
Cortez controls the position from side control.
Melia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (13) vs (6) Melia
Cortez trying to control but Melia postures up.
Melia content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Melia trying to pass the guard but Cortez defending well.
Cortez keeping hold of Melia's head, controlling as best he can. #T10#
Melia is looking to advance position but Cortez won't allow it.
Cortez wants to get back to full guard.
Melia wants to pass the guard but Cortez is defending well.
Melia trying to advance position but Cortez counters by regaining guard.
Melia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Cortez pulls Melia in to control the position.
Melia looking to pass the guard.
Cortez 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: Cortez (15) vs (6) Melia
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cortez trying to pass the guard but Melia defending well.
Cortez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Melia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cortez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Melia tries to get to full guard but Cortez has control of the leg.
Melia is trying to maintain the position but Cortez is very close to passing his half guard.
Cortez wants to take a breather but Melia is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Melia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Melia keeping full guard, as Cortez tries to pass.
Cortez controlling from the top position. #T13#
Melia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Melia is looking to sweep but instead, Cortez has passed into half guard.
Cortez not doing much here.
#T14#
Cortez is looking to stall here but Melia recovers full guard.
Cortez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Further stalling from Cortez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cortez takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Don Cortez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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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 10 wins and 4 losses; Nano Grippy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Jack Dredd!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Grippy gets a double leg takedown into Dredd's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Grippy (2) vs (0) Dredd
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Grippy drops back looking for a leg! Dredd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dredd manages to kick Grippy off! Grippy jumps back into Dredd's guard. #SUB2#
Dredd working for a triangle but Grippy defends it easily.
Grippy wants to pass the guard but Dredd is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dredd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Dredd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Grippy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Dredd looking for a guillotine here but Grippy defends easily.
#SUB2#
Dredd looking for a triangle here. Grippy is fighting it but it looks tight! Dredd pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Grippy is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jack Dredd!
Jack Dredd is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Jack Dredd thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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