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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 6
Date: Dec 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 25 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jonathan Archer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Archer has closed the distance and engaged Saldini in a clinch.
Saldini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Archer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saldini after a bit of a struggle.
Archer wants to take the fight to the mat but Saldini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Angelo Saldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Archer.
Saldini is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Archer is defending well.
Archer is working for takedown but Saldini is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saldini is pressed up against the cage. Archer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saldini down to the mat. Saldini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Archer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saldini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Archer wants to clinch up but Saldini keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Saldini drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saldini controls the pace.#SUB#
Saldini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saldini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saldini wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet. #T2#
Saldini is looking to pass into half guard but Archer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Archer is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (2) Archer
Saldini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Saldini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saldini looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Saldini wants to sweep but no luck.
Saldini is pulling down on Archer's head to control his posture.
Archer 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.
Archer trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom. #T4#
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Saldini wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini controlling Archer's posture.
Saldini 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: Saldini (4) vs (2) Archer#T5#
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Saldini trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away.
Archer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (7) vs (2) Archer
Saldini controlling from mount. #T6#
Archer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saldini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Archer tries to reverse the position but Saldini maintains control.#T7#
Saldini controlling from mount. #T8#
Archer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saldini controlling from mount.
Saldini seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Archer is holding on tight.
Saldini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Archer is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Saldini controlling the pace for now.
Archer tries to lock up and control but Saldini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saldini controlling from mount.
Saldini trying to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer is controlling an arm, preventing Saldini from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T10##SUB#
Archer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Saldini.
Archer tries to hold on but Saldini pushes him away.
Saldini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T11#
Saldini content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Archer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Saldini.
Saldini trying to control but Archer is having none of it. #T12#
Saldini content just to control the position here.
Saldini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Archer for as long as he can get away with.
Saldini wants to control the pace but Archer is squirming around nicely.
Archer is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Saldini is really struggling to control Archer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Saldini controlling his opponent.
Saldini continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Saldini.#T14#
Saldini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saldini controlling from the full mount.
Archer tries to hold on but Saldini postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini looking to control but Archer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Angelo Saldini thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 5
Date: Dec 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 25 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jock Strap!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Strap tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saldini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strap tries to close the distance and clinch but Saldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strap is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Strap has taken the fight to the clinch.
Strap is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saldini gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strap has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saldini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Saldini wants the takedown. Strap is fighting it off but Saldini persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Strap's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (0) Strap#T1#
Strap working a defensive guard here.
Saldini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Strap trying to keep a closed guard but Saldini is proving a slippery customer.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Strap is keeping the position.
Saldini 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Strap holds on and takes a little breather.
Strap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Strap is controlling Saldini's posture.
Strap is continuing to stall.
Saldini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saldini being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Saldini controlling from the top position.
Strap is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Saldini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Strap is trying to keep Saldini in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strap managing to control the position.
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Strap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saldini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strap is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Saldini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strap's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strap is looking to improve his position.
Saldini is looking to advance position but Strap won't allow it.
Strap is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Saldini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Strap does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strap tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Saldini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strap is looking to improve his position.
Strap is looking to control Saldini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Strap avoid being mounted?
Saldini is controlling the pace.
#T8##SUB#
Saldini is looking for a kimura here.
Strap wants to control but Saldini is keeping busy.
#T9#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Saldini is trying for a kimura here. Strap looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Saldini wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Angelo Saldini!
A relieved looking Angelo Saldini 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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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 4
Date: Dec 12, 2023 |
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 0 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 24 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Oliveira shoots in for a double leg but Saldini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saldini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saldini avoids it really well and circles away.
Oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saldini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliveira somewhat.
Saldini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oliveira defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saldini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Oliveira drives through and clinches with Saldini against the cage.
#TD#
Oliveira pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Saldini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oliveira controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
Saldini 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.
Oliveira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
Saldini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Oliveira working for a triangle but Saldini defends it easily.
#T2#
Saldini 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.
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
Saldini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.#T3#
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oliveira has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Saldini has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (0) vs (3) Saldini
Saldini content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Oliveira is trying to improve his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here as Saldini stalls from top position.
Oliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saldini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saldini working away.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.
Saldini tries to advance to mount but Oliveira denies him.
Saldini trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away. #T5#
Saldini controls the position.
Oliveira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saldini controlling the position.
Oliveira wants to control but Saldini postures up.#SUB2#
Saldini wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well. #T6#
Oliveira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (3) Saldini
Oliveira slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Saldini defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini wants to get back to full guard but Oliveira has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (5) vs (3) Saldini
Saldini sneaks back into half guard.#T7##SUB#
Oliveira is working for a kimura but Saldini is defending it quite comfortably.
Saldini wants to sweep but Oliveira has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (8) vs (3) Saldini#SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saldini has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saldini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliveira trying to control the position but Saldini is working away.
I wouldn't like to be where Saldini is right now. #T8#
Saldini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Oliveira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini is trying to maintain the position but Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.
Saldini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saldini.
Oliveira stands and throws Saldini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (11) vs (3) Saldini
Saldini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (11) vs (5) Saldini
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
Saldini passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (11) vs (8) Saldini#T9#
Saldini wants to control the pace but Oliveira is squirming around nicely.
Saldini controlling from the full mount.
Oliveira wants to hold on but Saldini pushes him away.
Saldini is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Oliveira is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Oliveira (11) vs (11) Saldini#T10#
Saldini keeps control of the position as Oliveira tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Oliveira defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Saldini controlling from the back.
Oliveira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Saldini's guard. Nice work there by Oliveira.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (13) vs (11) Saldini#T11#
Oliveira pushing down on Saldini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saldini is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oliveira trying to control from Saldini's half guard. Saldini has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Saldini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira is fighting to break Saldini's control of his arms but Saldini is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (16) vs (11) Saldini
Saldini gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Oliveira passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (19) vs (11) Saldini
Saldini is looking for a sweep.
Oliveira trying to control the position but Saldini is working away.
Saldini tries to improve position but can't. #T13##SUB#
Oliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oliveira working away.#SUB#
Oliveira is trying to get an arm triangle but Saldini is defending well.
Saldini is not content to let Oliveira control the position.
Saldini sneaks back into half guard.
Oliveira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (22) vs (11) Saldini#T14#
Saldini tries to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.
Oliveira wants to control the pace but Saldini is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Oliveira goes for an armbar but Saldini turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Saldini. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (22) vs (13) Saldini
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliveira takes the fight on points by 22 to 13.
Archie Oliveira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 18 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 23 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Saldini back into the cage.
Saldini gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Saldini prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Lee has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Saldini regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Saldini
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saldini looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Saldini controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee'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.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Saldini is retaining full guard.
Lee won't allow Saldini to sweep him here.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lee controlling from the top position.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.
Lee won't allow Saldini to sweep him here. #T3#
Lee postures up.
Saldini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Saldini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Lee preventing the sweep.
Saldini controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Saldini is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.#T5#
Saldini is looking to sweep but instead, Lee has passed into half guard.
Saldini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Saldini tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Saldini defends it.
Saldini tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Saldini is trying to control but can't.
Lee trying to control the pace. #T7#
Saldini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saldini managing to control the position.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Saldini is trying to hold Lee in close to prevent damage but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Lee 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.
Saldini wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Saldini is trying is best to control the position here.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Saldini is defending well.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee stalling.
Saldini controlling the position for now.#T12#
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saldini trying to control but Lee postures up.
#T13#
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Saldini defends it.
Saldini is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saldini trying to control but Lee postures up.
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg. #T14#
Saldini trying to control from the bottom.
Saldini wants to control but Lee passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (0) Saldini
Lee tries to control but Saldini wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A very excited looking John Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 23 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jock Strap!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Saldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Strap.
Strap tries to clinch but Saldini is having none of it.
Saldini tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Strap manages to circle out of the way.
Strap tries to clinch up.
Saldini tries to counter with a takedown but Strap is quick to defend against it.
We've been informed that Strap has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL2#
Strap rushes Saldini and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Saldini wants the takedown. Strap is fighting it off but Saldini persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Strap's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (0) Strap
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Strap keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass. #T1#
Strap working a defensive guard here.
Strap is adopting a defensive guard.
Strap is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Strap is controlling Saldini's posture.
Strap is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saldini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strap is keeping the position for now.
Strap looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Saldini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Strap is keeping the position.#T4#
Saldini trying to control but Strap is working from the bottom.
Saldini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Strap looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saldini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saldini preventing the sweep. #T5#
Strap pulls Saldini in close to prevent any damage.
Saldini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strap is controlling Saldini's posture.
Strap keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass. #T6#
Saldini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Saldini is fighting to break Strap's control of his arms but Strap is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strap looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Saldini is fighting to break Strap's control of his arms but Strap is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saldini passes Strap's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Strap moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Strap trying to control the position.
Strap pulls Saldini in close to prevent any damage. #T8#
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Strap is keeping the position.
Strap looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saldini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strap is keeping the position for now.
Strap controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
Saldini pushing down on Strap's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T9#
Saldini wants to control but Strap is keeping him busy.
Strap is trying to control but Saldini passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (5) vs (0) Strap
A lull in the action here as Saldini stalls from top position.
Strap keeps Saldini under control for a moment.
Strap tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
Saldini content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Strap can't do much from the bottom here.
Strap regains half guard.
Saldini controlling the action here.
Strap manages to get to full guard.
#T11#
Saldini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strap is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strap is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saldini sitting in guard here, content to control. #T12#
Saldini trying to control but Strap is working from the bottom.
Saldini being controlled here momentarily.
Saldini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strap is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Strap is trying to keep Saldini in close.
Strap 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.
Strap pulls Saldini in to control the position.
Saldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Strap is retaining full guard.
Saldini 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. #T14#
Saldini looking to sit in guard and control but Strap gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (5) vs (2) Strap
Saldini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Strap not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Strap trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Angelo Saldini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 23 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 27 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Saldini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saldini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Saldini shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Saldini was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Saldini (4) vs (0) Jan
Saldini has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (6) vs (0) Jan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini avoids the attempt from Jan to control.#T1#
Saldini controlling his opponent.
Saldini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saldini has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Saldini'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.#T2#
Saldini forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (9) vs (0) Jan#SUB#
Saldini looking to break Jan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Saldini will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Saldini biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T3#
Jan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Jan trying to control the hands but Saldini won't let him. #SUB#
Saldini working for a choke but Jan is defending well.
What can Jan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T6#
Jan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Saldini off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Saldini.
Jan tries to escape the position.
#T7#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Saldini is hanging on to Jan's back as he tries to escape.
Saldini biding his time, controlling Jan. #SUB#
Saldini is working for a rear naked choke. Jan is not defending it well and Saldini has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Jan refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Jan's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Angelo Saldini!
A very excited looking Angelo Saldini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 8
Date: Nov 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 23 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Delisle shoots for a double leg takedown but Saldini sprawls well. He's pushed Delisle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Delisle shoots in but no luck this time.
Gauthier Delisle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delisle.
Saldini drops down looking for a counter takedown but Delisle sprawls and moves away.
Angelo Saldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Delisle.
Delisle goes for a double leg but Saldini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saldini continues to drive forward.
Delisle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saldini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Delisle somewhat.
Saldini changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saldini but Saldini pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Saldini as Delisle shoots in.
Saldini changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Delisle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saldini pinned against the cage. Saldini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Delisle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Saldini to the mat! Saldini manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Delisle
Delisle wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.
Delisle slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Saldini wants to control but Delisle is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delisle trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well.
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Delisle has control of the leg.
Delisle is pressing down on Saldini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saldini is holding on for now.
Delisle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saldini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Saldini trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Delisle is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Saldini is defending against the submission attempts here by Delisle.
Saldini wants to get back to full guard.
Delisle controlling the pace.
Delisle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Saldini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Delisle trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Delisle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saldini's guard.
Delisle wants to pass to mount but Saldini is defending the position.
Delisle trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Delisle 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.
Saldini is trying to get back to full guard.
Delisle wants to pass to mount but Saldini is defending the position. #T6#
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Delisle is keen to just control but Saldini is a slippery customer.
Saldini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Delisle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delisle trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Delisle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Delisle has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Saldini to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Delisle is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Saldini pulls down on the head and he's put Delisle to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Angelo Saldini!
A relieved looking Angelo Saldini 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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Event:
CWC 329 - New York
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 26 losses; Ono Kuronoa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 22 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuronoa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ono Kuronoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kuronoa moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kuronoa jumps into guard, dragging Saldini to the mat.
Saldini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kuronoa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Saldini wants to control from the top but Kuronoa keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Kuronoa is keeping the position.#T1#
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuronoa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saldini is looking to pass into half guard but Kuronoa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kuronoa is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (2) vs (0) Saldini
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kuronoa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuronoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Kuronoa is fighting to break Saldini's control of his arms but Saldini is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Saldini wants to sweep but no luck.
Saldini has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kuronoa has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (5) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuronoa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saldini keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Saldini stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Saldini can't do much from the bottom here.
Saldini tries to buck Kuronoa off but Kuronoa is having none of it.#T4#
Saldini wants to control but Kuronoa postures up.
Saldini looks to move to half guard but instead Kuronoa has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuronoa (7) vs (0) Saldini
Kuronoa controlling from mount.
Saldini is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Kuronoa forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kuronoa (10) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini looking to control the position.
Saldini wants to escape the position.
Saldini trying to control the action but Kuronoa just sinks the hooks in.
Saldini breaks Kuronoa's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuronoa (10) vs (2) Saldini#T6#
Kuronoa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saldini controls the pace.
Kuronoa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Saldini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kuronoa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T7#
Saldini trying to control but Kuronoa is working from the bottom.
Saldini slips nicely into half guard.
Saldini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kuronoa is looking to control Saldini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kuronoa avoid being mounted?
Kuronoa tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg. #T8#
Saldini is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuronoa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saldini in particular looking to stall.
Saldini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kuronoa (10) vs (5) Saldini
Kuronoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saldini takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Kuronoa (10) vs (8) Saldini#T9#
Saldini tries to keep control of the position but Kuronoa is staying busy.
Kuronoa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Saldini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Saldini working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Saldini controls the action.#T10#
Kuronoa trying to control but not successfully.
Saldini controlling from the back.
Kuronoa trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Saldini just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T11##SUB2#
Saldini is persistently looking for the submission but Kuronoa is defending it well.
Kuronoa is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Saldini.
Kuronoa prevents Saldini from getting a body triangle.
Saldini avoiding Kuronoa 's attempts to control his hands. #T12#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Saldini controlling the positon.
Saldini is controlling the position but Kuronoa somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Saldini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T13#
Saldini wants to control but Kuronoa is keeping him busy.
Kuronoa is trying to control but can't.
Saldini not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Saldini wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuronoa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saldini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuronoa won't allow Saldini to pass to mount. #T14#
Kuronoa is refusing to be controlled, as Saldini sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saldini in particular looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuronoa takes the fight on points by 10 to 8. |
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Event:
CWC 328
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
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 6 wins and 15 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 21 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Saldini 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: Lalla (0) vs (2) Saldini#SUB#
Lalla is looking for a triangle but Saldini pushes his legs off easily.
Saldini is stalling in the full guard.
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lalla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saldini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Lalla isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Saldini stacks Lalla on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Saldini! Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (5) Saldini
Lalla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saldini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
A lull in the action here as Saldini stalls from top position.
Saldini gets to mount! Lalla was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (7) Saldini
Lalla gets back to half guard.
Lalla is looking for a sweep. Saldini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Saldini 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.
Saldini is looking to advance position but Lalla won't allow it. #T2##SUB#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saldini pulls his head out easily.
Saldini performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lalla moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Lalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saldini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saldini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Saldini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Saldini advances to half guard. #SUB#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saldini pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lalla looking for a kimura from the bottom but Saldini passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (10) Saldini
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Lalla's face as Saldini controls the position.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lalla gets back to half guard.
Saldini is controlling the pace.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Saldini is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Lalla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Saldini is trying to work for a kimura but Lalla is defending well.
Saldini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5##SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saldini is taking a breather. Lalla 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.
Lalla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saldini is controlling the pace.
#T6##SUB#
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
Lalla is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Lalla is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Saldini is tapping! Great win for Lalla!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaro Lalla!
After winning the bout, Jaro Lalla 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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Event:
CWC 327- Silva Jr vs Zulu
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 25 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso shoots in and gets a takedown into Saldini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Fiso
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Saldini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiso is aware though and is defending well.
Fiso trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Fiso postures up.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Fiso trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Fiso 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.
Saldini wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself.
Fiso showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Saldini working a defensive guard but Fiso passes into half guard.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiso stalling away here and it's allowed Saldini to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Saldini controls Fiso momentarily but Fiso frees himself. #T3#
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Fiso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiso passes Saldini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saldini wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Saldini tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.#T4#
Saldini trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saldini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiso is controlling the pace.
Saldini is pressing down on Fiso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T5#
Fiso advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (5) Fiso
Saldini is looking for a sweep.
Saldini seems a little lost for a moment, as Fiso dominates the positioning.
Fiso passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Saldini! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (0) vs (7) Fiso
Saldini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiso looking to control but Saldini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saldini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Saldini gets back to half guard.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiso seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saldini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fiso not doing much here.
Saldini trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Saldini defends it. #T7#
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Fiso slows the pace down in half guard.
Fiso trying to control from Saldini's half guard. Saldini has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T8#
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso advances to half guard.
Saldini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saldini looking for a sweep. Not yet Saldini, not yet.
Fiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (10) Fiso#SUB2#
Fiso thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saldini is trying to escape the position but Fiso is controlling the position. #T9#
Saldini is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Saldini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fiso moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (13) Fiso
Saldini wants to control but Fiso postures up.
Saldini is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso takes a little break here. Saldini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T10#
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saldini keeps working.
Fiso staying calm.
Fiso wants to control but Saldini is keeping him busy. #T11#
Fiso just content to control the position.
Saldini gets back to half guard.
Saldini wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Fiso 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.
Saldini wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Saldini controlling the position well. #T12#
Saldini tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso is taking a breather. Saldini 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.
Fiso stalling away here and it's allowed Saldini to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Saldini is retaining full guard.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saldini is trying to keep Fiso in close.
#T13#
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
Saldini is trying to keep Fiso in close.
Fiso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T14#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso controlling from the top position.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Saldini.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 13 to 0.
Malaki Fiso is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Malaki Fiso thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 326
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
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 33 wins and 13 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 20 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saldini prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saldini has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saldini prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saldini pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Saldini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saldini is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lee moves to clinch but Saldini breaks away #TD2#
so Saldini counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Saldini
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.
Lee wants to sweep here but Saldini controlling him for the moment.
Saldini wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T1#
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee controlling Saldini's posture.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Lee controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saldini controls the pace.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#T3#
Saldini being controlled here momentarily.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Saldini
Lee won't allow Saldini to sweep him here.
Saldini controlling Lee's posture. #SUB2#
Saldini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Saldini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saldini looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saldini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saldini desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T5#
Saldini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Saldini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saldini holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Saldini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (4) Saldini
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee pulls Saldini in close to prevent any damage.
Lee trying to control the position.
Saldini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Saldini wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Saldini stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Saldini stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (2) vs (7) Saldini
Saldini trying to control the position but Lee is working away. #T8#
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Saldini in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lee holding on.
Lee seems a little lost for a moment, as Saldini dominates the positioning.#T9#
Saldini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Saldini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Saldini is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saldini tries to advance to mount but can't. #T10#
Saldini in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Saldini controls the position.
Saldini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs. #T11#
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Lee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (7) Saldini
Saldini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saldini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Saldini wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Saldini there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (7) Saldini
Saldini tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee controlling from mount. #T13#
Lee looking to control but Saldini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saldini tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Saldini regains half guard.
Lee trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T14#
Saldini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saldini controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Saldini looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Saldini gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Saldini wins on points by 8 to 7.
Angelo Saldini is the new bantamweight champion!
Angelo Saldini 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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Event:
CWC 325 - Miyagi vs Burroughs
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
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 41 wins and 13 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hozdic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Saldini sprawls well initially but Hozdic persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hozdic jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Saldini
Hozdic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hozdic controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini regains half guard.#T1#
Hozdic prevents Saldini from improving his position.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Saldini is defending well.
Hozdic content to control rather than advance.
Saldini is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hozdic sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hozdic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saldini for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Saldini trying to control here.
Hozdic not doing much here.
Saldini controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hozdic sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Saldini is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hozdic controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini is looking for a sweep. Hozdic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Hozdic controlling the action here.
Saldini is doing well to control the position and prevent Hozdic from advancing to side control.
Saldini wants to control but Hozdic passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (8) vs (0) Saldini
Hozdic working away.#T6#
Saldini gets back to half guard.
Saldini is looking to control Hozdic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saldini avoid being mounted?
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well.
Saldini is looking to get back to full guard here but Hozdic has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (11) vs (0) Saldini#T7#
Hozdic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Hozdic continues to stall.#T8#
Saldini manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hozdic's best efforts.#T9#
Saldini trying to hold on to Hozdic's head to control him but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Saldini trying to hold on to Hozdic's head to control him but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Saldini is trying to get back to full guard.
Saldini keeps trying to improve his position.
Hozdic controlling the pace.
Saldini wants to get back to full guard.
Saldini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Hozdic won't allow Saldini to sweep him here.
Saldini being controlled here, momentarily.
Saldini trying to keep a closed guard but Hozdic is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Hozdic stopping the sweep attempt from Saldini.
Hozdic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saldini 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.
Hozdic is stalling in the full guard.
Saldini working a defensive guard but Hozdic passes into half guard.
#T13#
Still in half guard, Hozdic seems content to control.
Hozdic wants to free his trapped foot but Saldini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hozdic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hozdic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hozdic is pressing down on Saldini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saldini is holding on for now. #T14#
Saldini preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hozdic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic is thwarting Saldini's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Dragan Hozdic retains his super heavyweight title!
Dragan Hozdic made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Zulu vs Camara
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 35 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Saldini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saldini tries to counter with a takedown but Brown is quick to defend against it.
Brown shoots and misses #CL#
and Saldini holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Saldini stops a takedown attempt from Brown .
Angelo Saldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Brown .#TD#
Saldini has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brown is trying to keep an underhook but Saldini manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (0) Brown
Brown tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Saldini controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Brown wants to improve his position but Saldini is controlling well.
#T1#
Brown is positioning himself well to prevent Saldini advancing to mount. #SUB#
Saldini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Saldini controlling the action here.
Brown is staying active underneath Saldini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown is looking to control Saldini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?#T2#
Saldini is controlling the pace.
Saldini wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Saldini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Saldini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Saldini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (5) vs (0) Brown
Saldini wants to take Brown 's back here but Brown is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saldini fails to advance to Brown 's back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saldini prevents Brown from getting the reversal.#T4#
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Saldini's attempts to control the action.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Saldini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saldini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown is looking to improve his position but Saldini isn't that keen on the idea.
Saldini controlling his opponent.
Saldini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape. #T5#
Brown tries to lock up and control but Saldini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saldini controlling his opponent.
Saldini tries to control but Brown wriggling away. #T6#
Brown can't escape the position.
Saldini looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown can't escape the position.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Saldini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Saldini maintains control.
Saldini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown wants to hold on but Saldini pushes him away.#T7#
Saldini controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Saldini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saldini moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (8) vs (0) Brown #SUB#
Saldini working for a choke but Brown is defending well.
Brown can't escape the position.
#T8#
Brown is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Saldini is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brown knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brown for a finish.
Brown is in bad spot here.
Brown trying to control the action but Saldini just sinks the hooks in. #T9#
Saldini struggling to keep hold of the position.
Brown tries to escape the position.
Saldini is trying to stick to Brown 's back but Brown is turning into Saldini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saldini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brown . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (8) vs (2) Brown
Saldini controlling the position.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Saldini is retaining full guard. #T10#
Brown passes Saldini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saldini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saldini wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Saldini is controlling Brown 's posture.#T11#
Saldini is looking to sweep but instead, Brown has passed into half guard.
Saldini tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown trying to control from Saldini's half guard. Saldini has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Saldini trying to control the position here.
Saldini is trying to keep Brown in close.
#T12#
Brown passes into half guard.
Brown is controlling the pace.
Brown moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (8) vs (5) Brown
Saldini tries to improve position but can't.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saldini keeps working. #T13#
Brown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brown tries to move into full mount but can't pass Saldini's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to control but Saldini is keeping him busy.
Saldini is trying to improve his position.
Brown wants to control but Saldini is keeping him busy. #T14#
Saldini tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position. #SUB2#
Brown is working to tighten his grip on Saldini's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Saldini has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Brown is really squeezing tight and eventually Saldini passes out! Brown breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Antonio Brown !
Our winner, Antonio Brown , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 3
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Siam tries to clinch up#TD#
and Saldini counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Saldini (4) vs (0) Siam
Saldini tries to move to mount but Siam blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam holds on to Saldini's head and controls the position momentarily.
Siam 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.
Saldini content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Saldini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Siam's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Saldini is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Siam will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Siam is looking to regain half guard here but Saldini keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Saldini stalls from top position.
Siam gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Saldini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Saldini uses his free foot to push down on Siam's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Siam. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (7) vs (0) Siam
Saldini looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Siam is trying to escape the mount but Saldini keeps good control and instead manages to take Siam's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (10) vs (0) Siam
Good control from Saldini.#SUB#
Saldini is looking for the choke from the back position but Siam is controlling his hands well.
What can Siam do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Siam is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Saldini really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Siam.
Siam can't escape the position.
Saldini controls the position.
Siam trying to control the hands but Saldini won't let him. #T5#
Siam is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Saldini is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini controlling the position well here. Siam rolled but Saldini kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Saldini has got one arm under Siam's chin. This could be trouble... Siam trying to control the other hand but Saldini gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Siam has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Angelo Saldini!
A relieved looking Angelo Saldini 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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Event:
CWC 322 - Trump vs Vrjalya
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 17 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 17 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Halli fails with a takedown attempt.
And Saldini tries to counter it with a takedown but Halli pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Saldini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halli manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Saldini
Saldini is looking to advance position but Halli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (6) vs (2) Saldini
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saldini is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Halli content just to control the position here.
Halli prevents Saldini from getting the reversal.
Halli manages to capitalize on a mistake by Saldini to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (9) vs (2) Saldini
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini tries to escape the position.
Saldini trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Saldini is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Halli is staying active.
Saldini tries to escape the position.
Saldini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halli 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.
Halli keeps control of the position as Saldini tries to break free.
#T3#
Saldini turns into Halli and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (9) vs (4) Saldini
Halli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Halli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Saldini trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
It looks like Saldini 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.
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
Saldini being controlled here momentarily. #T5#
Saldini content to stall in guard here.
Halli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saldini trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom. #T6#
Saldini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halli's guard.
Halli is not content to let Saldini control the position.
Saldini sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Halli controlling the position for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Halli wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Saldini wants to free his trapped foot but Halli is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saldini is taking a breather. Halli 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli is looking to improve his position.
Saldini trying to control from half guard but Halli is working away. #SUB2#
Saldini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T9#
Saldini is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
Halli trying to control but Saldini postures up.
Saldini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Halli is defending well. #T10#
Saldini keeps trying to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Saldini seems content to control.
Saldini is continuing to stall.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Halli is defending well. #T11#
Saldini wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it.
Saldini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Halli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saldini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saldini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (13) vs (4) Saldini#T12#
Saldini breaks Halli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (13) vs (6) Saldini
Halli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saldini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself. #T13#
Halli keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Saldini works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Saldini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halli sees it coming and defends easily.
Saldini prevents Halli from improving his position.
Saldini is thwarting Halli's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Saldini is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Halli reverses the position - he's now on top in Saldini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (15) vs (6) Saldini
Saldini looking to control.
Halli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Saldini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
Reijo Halli 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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Event:
CWC 321 - Trump vs Steel
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 34 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brown is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saldini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saldini drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brown sprawls and moves away.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Antonio Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Angelo Saldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Brown .
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Brown tries to get set, Saldini tries to push him back and clinch up but Brown manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Saldini fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brown sprawls well initially but Saldini persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (0) Brown
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saldini pulls his head out easily.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Saldini wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saldini 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.
Saldini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saldini wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Saldini is very close to passing his half guard.
Saldini is pressing down on Brown 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Saldini prevents Brown from improving his position.
Saldini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brown ! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (5) vs (0) Brown
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
Saldini looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saldini is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Brown is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (8) vs (0) Brown
Brown is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Saldini.
#T4#
Brown trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saldini biding his time, controlling Brown .
Brown is really stuck here.
Saldini trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brown doesn't escape. #T5##SUB#
Saldini seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Brown 's chin but Brown turns very nicely into Saldini's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Brown .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (8) vs (2) Brown
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Saldini is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Brown 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saldini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (10) vs (2) Brown
Saldini won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Saldini pushes down on Brown 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saldini sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Brown holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Saldini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saldini slows the pace down in half guard.
Brown trying to control here.
#T8#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saldini in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Saldini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saldini.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg. #T9#
Brown wants to control but Saldini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Saldini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Saldini moves into full mount! Brown won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (13) vs (2) Brown #T10#
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saldini pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Saldini controlling the pace for now.
Saldini tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saldini trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Saldini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape. #T12#
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Saldini controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Saldini looking to secure an arm triangle but Brown defends it well.
Brown tries to hold on but Saldini pushes him away. #T13#
Brown is looking to improve his position but Saldini isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown tries to hold on but Saldini pushes him away.
Saldini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Brown tries to lock up and control but Saldini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Saldini trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A very excited looking Angelo Saldini 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, Antonio Brown stepped up to the mic, saying 'I�ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Siam gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saldini prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saldini can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Siam has Saldini pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Siam pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Saldini tumbling to the mat - Siam dives into Saldini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Siam
Saldini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siam's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (2) Siam
Siam has control of Saldini's left arm, preventing Saldini from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saldini controls the pace.
Saldini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Siam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.
Saldini's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Siam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saldini is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Saldini wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Saldini is pushing down on Siam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Siam is fighting to maintain full guard but Saldini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Siam won't allow Saldini to pass to mount.
Saldini controlling the action here.#T3##SUB#
Saldini is trying to work for a kimura but Siam is defending well.
Siam trying to control from the bottom.
Siam preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Saldini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Siam gets full guard.
Saldini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saldini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saldini looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Saldini trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam trying to keep a closed guard but Saldini is proving a slippery customer.
Saldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard. #T6#
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siam controlling Saldini's posture.
Siam controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Siam has control of Saldini's left arm, preventing Saldini from doing any damage. #T7#
Saldini trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Saldini preventing the sweep. #T8#
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saldini pushes down on Siam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saldini is taking a breather. Siam 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.
Saldini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Siam! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (5) vs (2) Siam
Saldini fails to take his opponent's back. #T9#
Siam is squirming around, avoiding Saldini's attempts to control the action.
Siam is trying desperately to improve position.
Saldini controlling the position easily from mount.
Saldini trying to control but Siam is having none of it. #T10#
Siam can't escape the position.
Siam 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.
Siam wants to control but Saldini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siam is refusing to be controlled, as Saldini sits in half guard. #T11#
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saldini wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Saldini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Siam wants to control but Saldini is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Siam won't allow Saldini to pass to mount.
Saldini slows the pace down in half guard.
Saldini wants to advance to full mount but Siam doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Saldini stays in close to Siam's body and controls the position.
Saldini is looking to advance position but Siam has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saldini (5) vs (6) Siam#T13#
Saldini has given up his back. Will we see Siam going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (5) vs (9) Siam
Saldini just trying to survive but Siam is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
It looks like Siam 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.#T14#
Saldini looking very determined here, making life difficult for Siam.
Siam gets his hands free as Saldini looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam wins on points by 9 to 5.
Chan Siam is the new featherweight champion!
Chan Siam thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 319 - Saldini vs Toehold
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold fails with the takedown#CL#
and Saldini counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Toehold wants a takedown but no success here.
Toehold is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saldini to keep the fight standing.
Angelo Saldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Toehold.
Toehold jumps guard but Saldini stands there with Toehold around his waist. Toehold gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Toehold successfully pulls guard.
Toehold wants to control but Saldini passes easily into half guard.
Saldini is trying to control. Toehold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toehold is looking to get back to full guard here but Saldini has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (3) vs (0) Toehold#T1#
Saldini slows the pace down.
Saldini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Toehold tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (5) vs (0) Toehold#T2#
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saldini pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Saldini prevents Toehold from getting the reversal.
Saldini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toehold is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini wants to control but Toehold has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T3#
Toehold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saldini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saldini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saldini (5) vs (4) Toehold
Toehold doesn't have the hooks in and Saldini manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (7) vs (4) Toehold#SUB2#
Toehold had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saldini defends it easily.
Saldini wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saldini stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (10) vs (4) Toehold
Saldini wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Toehold trying his best to control but Saldini has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (12) vs (4) Toehold
Saldini controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini is looking to work his way around to Toehold's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Saldini controlling his opponent. #T5#
Saldini tries to control but Toehold wriggling away. #T6#
Saldini is really struggling to control Toehold but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Saldini avoids the attempt from Toehold to control.
Saldini controlling from the full mount.
Toehold looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (15) vs (4) Toehold
Saldini avoiding Toehold 's attempts to control his hands. #T7#
Saldini has the hooks in. Toehold is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Saldini doesn't have the hooks in and Toehold manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (15) vs (6) Toehold
Saldini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (17) vs (6) Toehold
Saldini preventing the sweep.
Saldini sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Toehold keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Saldini trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Saldini stays in close to Toehold's body and controls the position.
Toehold looking to control but Saldini passes into half guard.
#T9#
Toehold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saldini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saldini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saldini (17) vs (10) Toehold
Saldini tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Toehold controls the action.
Saldini looking very determined here, making life difficult for Toehold.
Despite being in a bad position, Saldini is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Toehold struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T10#
Saldini turns into Toehold and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (19) vs (10) Toehold
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saldini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saldini pushes down on Toehold's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11#
Saldini performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saldini is thwarting Toehold's attempts to control the position.
Saldini is trying to control the action in half guard but Toehold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saldini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Toehold trying to get back to full guard but Saldini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (22) vs (10) Toehold#T13#
Toehold tries to hold on but Saldini pushes him away.
Saldini trying to control but Toehold is having none of it.
Saldini controlling the pace for now.
Toehold is desperately trying to improve his position but Saldini has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Toehold gets back to half guard.
Saldini controlling the pace.
Toehold tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Saldini has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (25) vs (10) Toehold
Saldini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 25 to 10.
Angelo Saldini retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Angelo Saldini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 318 - Saldini vs Burnham
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Lester Burnham!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Saldini leaves Burnham with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saldini half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saldini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burnham.
No luck for Burnham with that takedown attempt.
Saldini changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Angelo Saldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Burnham.
Burnham shoots in for a takedown but Saldini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saldini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Saldini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Burnham
Burnham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnham won't allow Saldini to sweep him here.
Burnham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Burnham from controlling successfully.
Burnham passes Saldini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burnham trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well.
Saldini is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnham is looking to take a break and control but Saldini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saldini is trying to control but Burnham passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (5) Burnham#T2##SUB2#
Burnham thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Burnham trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini prevents Burnham from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Burnham is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saldini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Saldini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Burnham off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saldini (4) vs (5) Burnham
Burnham 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.
Burnham wants to escape the position.
#T3#
Burnham keeps trying to improve his position.
Saldini is trying to stick to Burnham's back but Burnham is turning into Saldini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saldini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Burnham. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (4) vs (7) Burnham
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saldini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burnham's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (6) vs (7) Burnham
Burnham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saldini controlling from the top position.
Saldini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Burnham for as long as he can get away with.
Saldini wants to control from the top but Burnham keeps moving. #T4#
Burnham is trying to control the position but Saldini postures up. #SUB2#
Burnham is looking for a triangle here but Saldini uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (9) vs (7) Burnham
Burnham is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saldini off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saldini (9) vs (11) Burnham
Saldini trying to control the hands but Burnham breaks the grip.
Saldini breaks Burnham's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (11) vs (11) Burnham#SUB2#
Burnham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Saldini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Burnham's guard.
Burnham is staying active underneath Saldini, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Burnham trying to get back to full guard but Saldini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (14) vs (11) Burnham
Saldini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Burnham tries to improve his position but instead Saldini has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (17) vs (11) Burnham
Saldini controls the action.
Burnham tries to roll but Saldini sticks to his back.
Saldini trying to control.
Burnham tries to break free.
Saldini doesn't have the hooks in and Burnham manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (17) vs (13) Burnham
Burnham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saldini is trying to keep Burnham in close.
#T7#
Burnham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burnham trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Saldini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Burnham trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Saldini manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (19) vs (13) Burnham
Saldini passes Burnham's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burnham is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Saldini jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (22) vs (13) Burnham#T8##SUB#
Saldini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saldini working away.
Saldini trying to control the action but Burnham is working from the bottom.
Burnham is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saldini's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Burnham is trying to control but Saldini passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (25) vs (13) Burnham
A control attempt from Burnham but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (27) vs (13) Burnham#T9#
Saldini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burnham is controlling an arm, preventing Saldini from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Saldini manages to capitalize on a mistake by Burnham to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (30) vs (13) Burnham
Saldini wants to control but Burnham is keeping busy.
Burnham tries to escape the position.
Saldini has good solid back control here. #T10#
Burnham tries to escape but Saldini has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Burnham is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saldini has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Burnham's body.
Burnham turns into Saldini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (30) vs (15) Burnham#T11#
Burnham sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saldini's guard.
Burnham is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Saldini reverses the position - he's now on top in Burnham's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (32) vs (15) Burnham
Burnham looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Saldini puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Burnham tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.
Saldini controlling the action here.
Saldini wants to free his trapped foot but Burnham is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Burnham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saldini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saldini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saldini (32) vs (19) Burnham
Saldini manages to reverse the position and now he's in Burnham's guard. Nice work there by Saldini.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (34) vs (19) Burnham
Burnham wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Burnham isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Saldini stacks Burnham on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Saldini! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (37) vs (19) Burnham
Burnham struggling a bit here.
Saldini wants to control but Burnham is keeping him busy. #T13#
Burnham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saldini controls the position from side control.
Burnham is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Saldini is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (39) vs (19) Burnham
Burnham is squirming around, avoiding Saldini's attempts to control the action.
Burnham is desperately trying to improve his position but Saldini has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Burnham bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (39) vs (21) Burnham
Burnham passes Saldini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burnham is trying to control. Saldini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saldini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saldini trying to keep a closed guard but Burnham is proving a slippery customer.
Burnham tries to free his leg and advance position but Saldini is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burnham looking to sit in guard and control but Saldini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (41) vs (21) Burnham
Burnham controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 41 to 21.
Angelo Saldini retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Angelo Saldini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Ottke vs Cruz
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 50 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pancake with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Saldini counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saldini.
Pancake tries to pull guard but Saldini won't allow it.
#TD#
Pancake ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pancake no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Pancake looking for a guillotine here but Saldini defends easily.
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake looking to control.
Saldini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now.
Saldini trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #T1#
Pancake trying to control the position.
Pancake being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Pancake working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Saldini has passed into half guard!
Pancake is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Pancake keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pancake is trying to get back to full guard.
Saldini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pancake is controlling Saldini's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Pancake is defending well. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Pancake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saldini sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Pancake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saldini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Pancake has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Saldini 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 Pancake. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (3) Saldini
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saldini has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pancake! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (0) vs (5) Saldini#T4#
Pancake regains half guard.
Saldini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saldini is thwarting Pancake's attempts to control the position.
Saldini trying to pass the guard but Pancake defending well.
Pancake wants to get back to full guard but Saldini has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (8) Saldini#T5#
Pancake wants to hold on but Saldini pushes him away.
Saldini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pancake regains half guard.
Pancake wants to control but Saldini is keeping busy.
Saldini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pancake! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (11) Saldini
Pancake gets back to half guard.#T6#
Pancake is not content to let Saldini control the position.
Pancake holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Saldini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saldini is looking to advance position but Pancake won't allow it.
Pancake is trying to control but can't.
#T7##SUB#
Pancake looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saldini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Saldini has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (14) Saldini#SUB2#
Saldini is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pancake to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pancake shrugs it off. #T8#
Saldini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pancake is looking to escape.
Pancake regains half guard.#SUB#
Pancake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pancake controlling the position well. #T9#
Pancake wants to control but Saldini is keeping busy.
Saldini content to control rather than advance.
Saldini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pancake trying to control here.
#T10#
Pancake is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saldini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake is trying is best to control the position here.
Pancake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saldini is fighting to break Pancake's control of his arms but Pancake is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pancake being controlled here, momentarily. #T11#
More stalling from Saldini.#SUB#
Pancake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saldini defends well.
Saldini wants to control from the top but Pancake keeps moving.
Pancake is trying to keep Saldini in close.
#T12#
Pancake keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Saldini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pancake is controlling Saldini's posture.
Pancake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pancake is really struggling to control Saldini but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T13#
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully.
Pancake looking for a sweep. Not yet Pancake, not yet.
Pancake keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully.
Pancake keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Saldini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saldini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pancake is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Saldini controlling from the top position.
Saldini is pushing down on Pancake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pancake is fighting to maintain full guard but Saldini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pancake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saldini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (17) Saldini
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini wins on points by 17 to 0.
Angelo Saldini is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Angelo Saldini 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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Event:
CWC 316 - Saldini vs Toehold
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Toehold misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Saldini counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saldini.
Toehold has Saldini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saldini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Toehold is looking for a takedown.
Angelo Saldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Toehold.#TD2#
Toehold has Saldini pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Toehold pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Saldini tumbling to the mat - Toehold dives into Saldini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saldini controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saldini is pulling down on Toehold's head to control his posture. #T1#
Toehold slips nicely into half guard.
Toehold performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Toehold is thwarting Saldini's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Toehold wants to advance to full mount but Saldini doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Saldini is pulling down on Toehold's head. It's preventing any offense from Toehold, at least for the moment.
Toehold looking to pass the guard.
Saldini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Saldini'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.
Toehold is looking to advance position but Saldini has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saldini (4) vs (2) Toehold
Saldini controlling from mount.
Toehold is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toehold is trying to reverse the position but instead Saldini has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (7) vs (2) Toehold#SUB#
Saldini is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Toehold defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Toehold breaks Saldini's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (7) vs (4) Toehold#T5#
Saldini keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass.
Saldini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saldini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Toehold controls the pace.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Saldini.#T6#
Saldini can't keep his opponent in guard - Toehold advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saldini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saldini.
Saldini trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Saldini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saldini controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself. #T7#
Toehold stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold keeps trying to improve his position.
Saldini pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage. #T8##SUB#
Saldini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toehold defends well.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Saldini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toehold looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saldini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
Toehold advances to half guard. #T10##SUB2#
Toehold is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saldini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Toehold.
Toehold is just content to waste time from the top position. Saldini takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Saldini wants to sweep but no luck.
Toehold looking to sit in guard and control but Saldini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (9) vs (4) Toehold#SUB2#
Toehold looking for a guillotine here but Saldini defends easily.
#T11#
Saldini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass. #T12#
Toehold wants to sweep here but Saldini controlling him for the moment.
Toehold is still trying to improve position.
Saldini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saldini stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.
Toehold controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
Saldini stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.
Toehold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T13#
Saldini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saldini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Saldini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toehold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saldini has managed to get both his arms back between Toehold's legs - danger averted.
Toehold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saldini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (12) vs (4) Toehold
Toehold is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Toehold tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Saldini easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (14) vs (4) Toehold
Toehold bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (14) vs (6) Toehold
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
A very excited looking Angelo Saldini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 315 - Jan vs Lee
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 30 losses; Darian Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Saldini, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Saldini against the cage but Saldini circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Saldini feinted with a counter takedown.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Saldini sprawls well.
Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saldini avoids it really well and circles away.
Angelo Saldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darian Cruz.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saldini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Saldini feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cruz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Saldini (0) vs (4) Cruz#T1#
Saldini tries to buck Cruz off but Cruz is having none of it.
Cruz gets to mount! Saldini was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (0) vs (6) Cruz
Saldini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saldini tries to reverse the position but Cruz maintains control.
Saldini tries to hold on but Cruz pushes him away.
Cruz wants to control the pace but Saldini is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Saldini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (6) Cruz#SUB2#
Cruz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saldini defends it easily.
Saldini works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Cruz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saldini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saldini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saldini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saldini is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saldini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Cruz working for submissions but it's allowed Saldini to get to half guard.
Saldini stalling.
Saldini prevents Cruz from improving his position.#SUB2#
Saldini moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Cruz. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (5) vs (6) Cruz
Cruz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Saldini presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (7) vs (6) Cruz#T5#
Saldini tries to control but Cruz wriggling away.
Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cruz is still trying to improve position.
Saldini controlling from the full mount.
Cruz is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Saldini working for a submission but Cruz is keeping him at bay.
Cruz working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Cruz 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.
Saldini prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Saldini wants to pass to mount but Cruz is defending the position.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Saldini controlling the action here. #T7#
Saldini prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard but Saldini has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (10) vs (6) Cruz
Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Saldini goes for an armbar but Cruz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cruz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (10) vs (8) Cruz
Saldini is adopting a defensive guard.
Saldini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (12) vs (8) Cruz#T8#
Cruz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Saldini has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (15) vs (8) Cruz
Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saldini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cruz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (15) vs (10) Cruz
Saldini trying to control but Cruz postures up.
#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saldini defends it well. #T9##SUB2#
Cruz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saldini sees it coming and defends easily.
Saldini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saldini holds on and takes a little breather.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saldini working a defensive guard but Cruz passes into half guard.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Saldini is defending well.
Saldini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Saldini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Saldini won't allow Cruz to pass to mount.
Saldini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cruz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saldini manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cruz has Saldini in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (17) vs (10) Cruz
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Saldini looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saldini slips nicely into half guard.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Saldini is controlling well.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
Cruz 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.
Saldini's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T13##SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Saldini pushes his legs off easily.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini passes Cruz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saldini is controlling the pace.
Saldini prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Saldini is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now. #T14#
Saldini controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (20) vs (10) Cruz
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 20 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Angelo Saldini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 314 - Pancake vs Saldini
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 49 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Pancake looking to score a takedown here. Saldini is defending well but Pancake drives through and ends up in Saldini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini is trying to control the position but Pancake postures up. #SUB2#
Saldini has his foot on Pancake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pancake works his way back into a safe position though.
Pancake trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini has control of Pancake's left arm, preventing Pancake from doing any damage.
Pancake looking to pass the guard.
Pancake content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake passes Saldini's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Pancake has control of the leg. #SUB#
Pancake 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.
Pancake wants to take a breather but Saldini is having none of it. #T2##SUB#
Pancake is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancake is thwarting Saldini's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Saldini is defending against the submission attempts here by Pancake.
Pancake controlling the action here.#T3#
Pancake prevents Saldini from improving his position.
Pancake wants to advance to full mount but Saldini doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pancake showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pancake looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Pancake trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.
Pancake trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Pancake passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (0) Saldini#T5#
Pancake advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pancake (7) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini tries to hold on but Pancake postures up.#SUB#
Pancake jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Saldini is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Saldini and Pancake has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Saldini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (7) vs (2) Saldini
Saldini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Saldini is keen to just control but Pancake is a slippery customer.
Pancake moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pancake looking to control.
#SUB#
Pancake is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saldini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pancake's guard.
Saldini is taking a breather. Pancake 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.#T7#
Pancake controlling the position well.
Saldini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pancake keeps working.
Pancake trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pancake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pancake is pulling down on Saldini's head. It's preventing any offense from Saldini, at least for the moment.#T8#
Pancake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saldini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (9) vs (2) Saldini
Pancake wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Pancake stopping the sweep attempt from Saldini.
Saldini pulls Pancake in close to prevent any damage.
Pancake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pancake being controlled here momentarily. #T9##SUB2#
Saldini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pancake 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.
Saldini has Pancake pulled in close to control his posture.
Pancake looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Pancake trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Pancake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Saldini working a defensive guard here.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.#T11#
Pancake passes Saldini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pancake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saldini keeps working.
Saldini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Pancake 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. #T12#
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.
Pancake stopping the sweep attempt from Saldini.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Saldini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T13#
Pancake trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saldini 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: Pancake (9) vs (4) Saldini
Pancake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saldini is working away from the top position though.
Saldini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
Saldini is looking to stall here but Pancake recovers full guard. #SUB#
Pancake working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Saldini has passed into half guard!
Pancake trying to get back to full guard but Saldini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (9) vs (7) Saldini
And that's the end of the fight!
Pancake takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Tobias Pancake retains his featherweight title!
Tobias Pancake bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Halli vs Pancake
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ignatowski wants to clinch.
Saldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ignatowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Reverend Jim Ignatowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ignatowski closes the distance and clinches.
Ignatowski is trying to pull guard but Saldini has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Ignatowski gets control of Saldini's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ignatowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Saldini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Saldini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ignatowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ignatowski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saldini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet. #T2#
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
Ignatowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Ignatowski, not yet.
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a triangle here but Saldini uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (3) vs (0) Ignatowski
Saldini is staying tight to Ignatowski's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Ignatowski tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Saldini working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saldini working away.
Saldini trying to control the position but Ignatowski is working away.
Saldini working away.#T4#
Ignatowski prevents Saldini from improving position.
Saldini moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ignatowski tries to bench press Saldini off him but Saldini keeps the position. #SUB#
Saldini tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saldini has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.
Saldini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ignatowski keeps working. #T5##SUB#
Saldini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saldini taking a break here but Ignatowski is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Saldini wants to take a breather but Ignatowski is having none of it.
Ignatowski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Saldini has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (6) vs (0) Ignatowski
Ignatowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Ignatowski tries to hold on but Saldini pushes him away.
Saldini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski tries to reverse the position but Saldini maintains control.
Saldini avoids the attempt from Ignatowski to control.
Ignatowski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saldini fails to move to back control. #T7#
Ignatowski is desperately trying to improve his position but Saldini has a good base and remains in mount.
Ignatowski gets back to half guard.
Ignatowski is trying is best to control the position here.
Saldini controlling the action here.
Ignatowski is looking to improve his position.
Saldini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T8#
Ignatowski manages to get to full guard.
Saldini preventing the sweep.
Saldini trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T9#
Saldini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saldini trying to control but Ignatowski is working from the bottom.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saldini seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Saldini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ignatowski for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
Saldini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ignatowski looking to control.
Ignatowski seems keen to control Saldini's posture.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is looking for a triangle but Saldini pushes his legs off easily.
Ignatowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saldini is one step ahead there. #T11#
Ignatowski can't keep his opponent in guard - Saldini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ignatowski wants to get back to full guard.
Ignatowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ignatowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saldini is stalling in the full guard.
Saldini slips nicely into half guard.#T12#
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.
Saldini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ignatowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ignatowski tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Ignatowski is defending well.
Saldini not doing much here.
Saldini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (9) vs (0) Ignatowski#T13#
You can see the frustration on Ignatowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ignatowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Saldini passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (12) vs (0) Ignatowski
Saldini avoids the attempt from Ignatowski to control.
Saldini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ignatowski is looking to escape.
Saldini controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Saldini wants to control the action but instead Ignatowski gets a body lock and reverses into Saldini's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (12) vs (2) Ignatowski
Ignatowski wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Saldini 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: Saldini (14) vs (2) Ignatowski
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ignatowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saldini content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
Our winner, Angelo Saldini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 312 - Ziyaeddin vs Priest
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 14 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halli.
Saldini feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Halli is defended easily by Saldini.
Halli 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.
Halli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reijo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli tries for a takedown but Saldini circles away easily#CL2#
and Saldini moves into the clinch.
Halli wants to take the fight to the mat but Saldini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saldini is trying to drag Halli to the mat but Halli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli tries for a takedown but Saldini manages to get underhooks.
Halli tries to score a body lock takedown but Saldini shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Halli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saldini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Saldini wants to take the fight to the mat but Halli manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Saldini has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Halli clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halli (0) vs (4) Saldini
Saldini wants to control but Halli manages to buck him off and is now in Saldini's guard! Nice work there by Halli! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (4) Saldini
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halli controls the pace.
Saldini pulls Halli in close to his closed guard and prevents Halli from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Saldini trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli stopping the sweep attempt from Saldini.
Halli postures up.
#SUB2#
Saldini looking for a guillotine here but Halli defends easily.
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Saldini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saldini controls Halli momentarily but Halli frees himself. #SUB2#
Saldini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saldini is trying to keep Halli in close.
#T4#
Halli trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Halli is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saldini trying to keep a closed guard but Halli is proving a slippery customer.
Saldini wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Halli is now in half guard. #T5#
Halli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saldini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saldini trying to hold on to Halli's head to control him but Halli postures up.
Saldini moves into full guard.
Saldini managing to control the position. #T6#
Halli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Halli avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saldini is trying to control the position but Halli postures up. #T7#
Halli trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halli showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Halli stands and throws Saldini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (5) vs (4) Saldini#T8#
Saldini is looking for a sweep.
Saldini seems a little lost for a moment, as Halli dominates the positioning.
Saldini is looking to regain half guard here but Halli keeps moving and retains side control.
Saldini is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Halli working away.
Saldini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Halli wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
You can see the frustration on Saldini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10#
A control attempt from Saldini but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (7) vs (4) Saldini
Saldini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Halli content to control rather than advance.
Saldini wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Halli not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saldini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saldini has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halli has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (10) vs (4) Saldini
Saldini is trying to work for a sweep but Halli has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (12) vs (4) Saldini#T12#
Saldini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halli wants to control the pace but Saldini is squirming around nicely.
Halli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saldini stops Halli from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T13#
Halli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saldini tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Saldini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halli takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Halli (15) vs (4) Saldini#T14#
Halli just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Halli seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saldini for as long as he can get away with.
I really don't envy Saldini right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Reijo Halli retains his featherweight title!
Reijo Halli was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 311 - Lee vs Brown
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 28 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Archer moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Saldini works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Saldini
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Saldini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Archer moves into full guard.
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Saldini looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Saldini is fighting to break Archer's control of his arms but Archer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Saldini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Archer is trying to control the position but Saldini postures up. #T2#
Archer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Saldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Archer is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Saldini
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3##SUB2#
Saldini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Saldini controlling Archer's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Archer 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. #T4#
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer is fighting to break Saldini's control of his arms but Saldini is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Archer passes into half guard.
Archer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Saldini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
Archer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Saldini is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Archer content to control rather than advance.
Saldini wants to get back to full guard.
Archer trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom. #T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Saldini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saldini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Saldini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Archer is aware though and is defending well.
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Saldini can't keep his opponent in guard - Archer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T9#
Still in half guard, Archer seems content to control.
Saldini is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saldini avoid being mounted?
Saldini is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Archer is staying active.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Saldini is not content to let Archer control the position.
Saldini trying to control here.
Archer not doing much here.
Saldini manages to get to full guard.
#T11#
Saldini is trying to control the position but Archer postures up.
Archer controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Archer'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.
Saldini trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Saldini wants to sweep but no luck.
Saldini is pulling down on Archer's head to control his posture.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Archer is really struggling to control Saldini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saldini holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Saldini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Archer defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Saldini gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Saldini wins on points by 3 to 2.
After winning the bout, Angelo Saldini 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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Event:
CWC 310 - Lee vs Fiso
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Andreev shoots in for a takedown but Saldini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Andreev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Andreev showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (0) Saldini
Andreev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Andreev 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.
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Andreev has control of the leg.
Andreev is thwarting Saldini's attempts to control the position.
Andreev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saldini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.
Andreev trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Andreev is trying to work for a kimura but Saldini is defending well.
Saldini is refusing to be controlled, as Andreev sits in half guard.
Andreev stalling away here and it's allowed Saldini to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Andreev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SUB2#
Saldini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saldini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev is stalling in the full guard.
Andreev passes into half guard.
Andreev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Saldini won't allow Andreev to pass to mount.
Andreev is controlling the pace.
Saldini is staying active underneath Andreev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saldini gets full guard.
Andreev trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saldini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Andreev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Andreev wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Andreev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Saldini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T5#
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andreev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saldini's guard.
Saldini won't allow Andreev to pass to mount.
Andreev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saldini tries to roll over but Andreev keeps him under control.
Andreev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saldini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saldini gets back to full guard.
Andreev's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Andreev wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Saldini being controlled here, momentarily.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Saldini is retaining full guard.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Saldini looking for a sweep. Not yet Saldini, not yet.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saldini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.
Andreev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev is working hard here to advance position.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully. #T8#
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saldini is trying to keep Andreev in close.
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andreev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saldini pulls Andreev in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Andreev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Andreev'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.#SUB#
Andreev drops back looking for a leg! Saldini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saldini manages to kick Andreev off! Andreev jumps back into Saldini's guard.
Saldini pulls Andreev in close to prevent any damage.
Andreev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Andreev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Andreev postures up.
Saldini might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andreev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Andreev looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Andreev looking to sit in guard and control but Saldini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (2) Saldini
Andreev is pulling down on Saldini's head to control his posture.
Saldini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Andreev wants to sweep here but Saldini controlling him for the moment.
Andreev being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Andreev holds on and takes a little breather.
Andreev looking to control.
#T12#
Saldini controlling from the top position.
Andreev keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Saldini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saldini is fighting to break Andreev's control of his arms but Andreev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Andreev looking for a sweep. Not yet Andreev, not yet. #T13#
Saldini controlling from the top position.
Andreev wants to hit a sweep here but Saldini passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Andreev there! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (2) vs (5) Saldini
Andreev is trying to escape the mount.
Saldini controlling the position easily from mount.
Saldini prevents Andreev from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Saldini avoids the attempt from Andreev to control.
Andreev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Andreev is controlling Saldini's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini wins on points by 5 to 2.
Our winner, Angelo Saldini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Cruz vs Trump
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Ignatowski clinches up with Saldini and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Ignatowski decides to pull guard.
Saldini passes into half guard.
Ignatowski trying to control but Saldini postures up.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saldini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ignatowski works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saldini is aware though and is defending well.
Saldini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Ignatowski has his foot on Saldini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saldini works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ignatowski controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
Ignatowski controlling the position.#SUB2#
Ignatowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saldini defends it easily.
Ignatowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Ignatowski#T2#
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saldini is pulling down on Ignatowski's head to control his posture.
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saldini managing to control the position.
Ignatowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ignatowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Saldini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ignatowski defends it easily.
Ignatowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ignatowski advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (5) Ignatowski#SUB2#
Ignatowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saldini stops Ignatowski from passing to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Ignatowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saldini, who protects the arm well.
Saldini is not content to let Ignatowski control the position.
Ignatowski has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Saldini! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (0) vs (7) Ignatowski
Saldini is squirming around, avoiding Ignatowski's attempts to control the action.
Saldini regains half guard.#T5#
Ignatowski is pressing down on Saldini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saldini is holding on for now.
Saldini is pressing down on Ignatowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Saldini keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass.
Saldini trying to keep a closed guard but Ignatowski is proving a slippery customer.
Saldini keeping full guard, as Ignatowski tries to pass. #T6#
Ignatowski won't allow Saldini to sweep him here.
Ignatowski pushing down on Saldini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saldini keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ignatowski trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well.
Ignatowski works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (10) Ignatowski
Ignatowski looking to control but Saldini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Saldini prevents Ignatowski from taking his back.
Saldini tries to hold on but Ignatowski postures up.
Saldini is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Ignatowski has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (0) vs (13) Ignatowski
Ignatowski just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Saldini trying to control the hands but Ignatowski breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Saldini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T8#
Ignatowski doesn't have the hooks in and Saldini manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (13) Ignatowski
Saldini stays in close to Ignatowski's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Ignatowski working for a triangle but Saldini defends it easily.
Saldini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ignatowski controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ignatowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T9#
Saldini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Ignatowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ignatowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saldini is aware though and is defending well.#T10##SUB2#
Ignatowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saldini won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ignatowski working for a triangle but Saldini defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ignatowski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Saldini stacks Ignatowski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Saldini! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (5) vs (13) Ignatowski
Saldini wants to control but Ignatowski is keeping him busy.
Ignatowski is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Saldini is looking to take a break and control but Ignatowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ignatowski gets back to half guard.
Saldini is looking to advance position but Ignatowski won't allow it.
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ignatowski is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Ignatowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Saldini is looking for a kimura but Ignatowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saldini to get the leverage.
Saldini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saldini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (8) vs (13) Ignatowski
Saldini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ignatowski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ignatowski keeps trying to improve his position.#T13#
Ignatowski wants to hold on but Saldini pushes him away.
Saldini controlling the pace for now.
Ignatowski is trying desperately to improve position.
Saldini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saldini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
Ignatowski tries to lock up and control but Saldini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saldini content just to control the position here.
Ignatowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini wants to take Ignatowski's back here but Ignatowski is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Saldini looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatowski wins on points by 13 to 8.
After winning the bout, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski 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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Event:
CWC 308 - Cruz vs Jabbar
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Andreev shoots in but no luck this time.
Saldini tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Andreev is defended easily by Saldini.
Andreev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saldini swivels and escapes.
Saldini feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexey Andreev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Andreev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saldini avoids it really well and circles away.
Saldini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Andreev shoots in looking for a takedown but Saldini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andreev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saldini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Andreev defends it well.
Andreev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saldini sprawls well. Saldini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andreev gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Saldini. No joy for Andreev on that attempt.
Saldini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Andreev defends it well.
Andreev has a takedown stuffed.
Andreev with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Saldini counters with a single leg into guard. Andreev didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (0) vs (2) Saldini#T1##SUB#
Andreev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saldini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing good reports from Andreev'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.
Saldini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andreev is keeping the position for now.
Andreev looking for a sweep. Not yet Andreev, not yet.
Saldini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Andreev trying to control the position.
Saldini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andreev managing to control the position.
Saldini postures up.
Andreev looking for a sweep. Not yet Andreev, not yet. #T3#
Saldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully.
Andreev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saldini controls the pace.
Andreev looking to control.
Saldini being controlled here momentarily.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Saldini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saldini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andreev pulls Saldini in close to his closed guard and prevents Saldini from doing any damage or advancing position.
Saldini postures up.
Saldini stopping the sweep attempt from Andreev.
Saldini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Andreev wants to improve his position but instead Saldini has moved into half guard.
#T5#
Saldini controlling the action here.
Saldini trying to control the action but Andreev is working from the bottom.
Andreev trying to control from the bottom.
Saldini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Andreev! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (0) vs (5) Saldini
Andreev regains half guard.
Saldini prevents Andreev from improving his position.#T6#
Andreev is not content to let Saldini control the position.
Andreev keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Saldini prevents Andreev from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saldini is trying to control the action in half guard but Andreev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Andreev is looking to improve his position.
Saldini wants to control but Andreev is keeping him busy.
Saldini trying to pass the guard but Andreev defending well.
Andreev tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.
Andreev is concentrating on defense, preventing Saldini from advancing position. #T8#
Andreev trying to hold on to Saldini's head to control him but Saldini postures up.
Andreev is trying to get back to full guard.
Andreev gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Andreev has an active guard here but Saldini has managed to pass into half guard.
Andreev manages to get to full guard.
Saldini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9##SUB#
Andreev working for a triangle but Saldini defends it easily.
Saldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard.
Andreev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Saldini stays in close to Andreev's body and controls the position.
Saldini preventing the sweep.
Saldini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andreev is keeping the position for now.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully. #T10#
Saldini stopping the sweep attempt from Andreev.
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andreev trying to control the position.
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andreev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andreev controlling Saldini's posture. #SUB#
Andreev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11#
Andreev looking to control.
Saldini stays in close to Andreev's body and controls the position.
Andreev looking for a sweep. Not yet Andreev, not yet.
Saldini advances to half guard.
Andreev tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.
Andreev is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Saldini jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (0) vs (8) Saldini
Andreev is looking for a sweep.
Saldini taking a breather here.
Andreev tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Saldini is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Andreev's shoulder. That is not cool.
Saldini tries to advance to mount but Andreev denies him.
Saldini trying to control the action but Andreev is working from the bottom.
Andreev is trying to work for a sweep but Saldini has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Andreev (0) vs (10) Saldini#T13#
Saldini controlling from the full mount.
Andreev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saldini fails to advance to Andreev's back.
Andreev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saldini controlling the position easily from mount.
Andreev tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T14#
Andreev wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Andreev (0) vs (13) Saldini
I would not like to be Andreev right now.
Andreev tries to break free.
Saldini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Andreev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini wins on points by 13 to 0.
Angelo Saldini 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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Event:
CWC 307 - Prelims
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Wamberto Boaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 13 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Boaz scores with a takedown into Saldini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boaz (2) vs (0) Saldini
Boaz being controlled here momentarily.
Boaz passes Saldini's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Boaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boaz wants to free his trapped foot but Saldini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Boaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saldini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boaz. #T1##SUB#
Boaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Boaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saldini defends it well.
Boaz is pressing down on Saldini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saldini is holding on for now. #T2##SUB#
Boaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saldini is just riding it out for now. Boaz eventually gives up the hold.
Saldini wants to get back to full guard.
Saldini gets back to full guard.
Boaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Boaz from controlling successfully.
Saldini keeping full guard, as Boaz tries to pass.
Saldini being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Boaz'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.
Boaz preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB#
Boaz has gone for a leg lock! Saldini slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boaz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (2) vs (2) Saldini
Saldini controlling from the top position.
Saldini is pushing down on Boaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Saldini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saldini uses his free foot to push down on Boaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boaz. Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (2) vs (5) Saldini
Saldini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Saldini prevents Boaz from getting the reversal.
Boaz reaches up to try and control the position but Saldini seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Boaz rolls and tries to escape and now Saldini has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Boaz (2) vs (8) Saldini
Boaz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Well, with Saldini on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Boaz is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Boaz is in bad spot here.
#T6#
Boaz looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Saldini controlling the position well here. Boaz rolled but Saldini kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Saldini controlling well, preventing Boaz from escaping the position.
Boaz trying to control the position but Saldini manages to sink in the hooks.
Boaz tries to escape the position.
#T7#
Boaz looking to control the position.
Saldini is trying to stick to Boaz's back but Boaz is turning into Saldini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Saldini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boaz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (4) vs (8) Saldini
Boaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Boaz (7) vs (8) Saldini
Saldini tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Boaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saldini is trying to get back to half guard.#T8#
Saldini is not content to let Boaz control the position.
Boaz working away.
Saldini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saldini sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Saldini wants to improve his position but Boaz is controlling well.
#T9#
Saldini keeping control of the position.
Saldini is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Boaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Saldini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Boaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saldini tries to roll over but Boaz keeps him under control.#T10#
Boaz is looking to take a break and control but Saldini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saldini tries to roll over but Boaz keeps him under control.
Boaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Boaz 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.
Saldini is looking for a sweep. Boaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Boaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saldini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boaz is controlling the pace.
Boaz trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Boaz controlling the pace.
Boaz prevents Saldini from improving his position.#T12#
Saldini wants to control but Boaz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saldini gets back to full guard.
Saldini is trying to control the position but Boaz postures up.
Boaz wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini pulls Boaz in close to prevent any damage.
Saldini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boaz manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boaz (7) vs (10) Saldini#T13#
Saldini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Boaz is keeping the position.
Boaz is trying to control the position but Saldini postures up.
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boaz has Saldini pulled in close to control his posture. #T14#
Boaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Boaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saldini defends it easily.
Boaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saldini controls the pace.
Boaz keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini wins on points by 10 to 7.
A very excited looking Angelo Saldini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 305 - Prelims
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Saldini stuffs the takedown attempt from Toehold. Toehold gets slowly back to his feet.
Toehold misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Toehold with a poor takedown #TD#
and Saldini counters with a shoot takedown. Toehold fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (0) Toehold
Angelo Saldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Toehold.#SUB2#
Toehold working for a triangle but Saldini defends it easily.
Saldini controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Saldini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toehold has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saldini has managed to get both his arms back between Toehold's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Saldini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Saldini has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Toehold to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Saldini is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Toehold pulls down on the head and he's put Saldini to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tommy Toehold!
A relieved looking Tommy Toehold 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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Event:
CWC 304 - Prelims
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 26 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Archer pushes Saldini up against the cage in a clinch.
Saldini prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Saldini has hold of one of Archer's legs. Archer is fighting the takedown attempt but Saldini gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (0) Archer#SUB2#
Archer looking for a triangle here. Saldini is fighting it but it looks tight! Archer pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Saldini is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Able Archer!
Able Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Prelims
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Edgy Brah! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saldini but Saldini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brah misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Saldini counters by clinching up.
Brah has Saldini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saldini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgy Brah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saldini prevents the takedown attempt.
Brah is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saldini gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Brah tries for a takedown but Saldini manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini stops a takedown attempt from Brah.
Saldini goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brah prevents it.
Brah has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saldini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Saldini gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brah.
Brah goes for a takedown attempt but Saldini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Brah closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Saldini quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brah (2) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini tries to roll over but Brah keeps him under control.
Saldini moves into full guard.
Brah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Saldini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saldini keeping full guard, as Brah tries to pass.
Brah trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom. #T3#
Brah being controlled here momentarily.
Brah sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brah stands and throws Saldini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (5) vs (0) Saldini
Brah controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Brah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saldini keeps working.
Brah is staying tight to Saldini's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Brah working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Saldini is letting Brah control him for a moment. #T5#
Saldini tries to improve position but can't.
Brah trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brah's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brah trying to control from half guard but Saldini is working away.
Saldini is in trouble now - Brah has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (8) vs (0) Saldini
Brah tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Saldini wants to control but Brah is having none of it.
Brah pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Brah is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Saldini is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Brah (11) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini prevents Brah from getting a body triangle.
Brah controls the action.
Brah is looking to control Saldini but Saldini is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T7##SUB#
Brah is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Saldini has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Brah is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Brah is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Brah looking to break Saldini's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Saldini remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brah will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Saldini tries to escape the position.
Will Brah go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Saldini is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Brah is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Saldini defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Saldini rolls, trying to escape but Brah keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Brah is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Saldini has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Brah not allowing Saldini to control his hands.
Saldini is really stuck here.
#T9#
Brah tries to get the hooks in deep but Saldini pushed the leg off.
Saldini can't escape the position.
Brah controlling from the back.#SUB#
Brah working for the choke.
Saldini is keeping busy.
Saldini is in bad spot here.
Brah trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Saldini doesn't escape. #SUB#
Brah looking for the RNC. #T10#
Will Brah go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Saldini defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brah's arms.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Brah's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Saldini manages to reverse the position and now he's in Brah's guard. Nice work there by Saldini.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brah (11) vs (2) Saldini
Brah 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.
Saldini postures up.
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brah swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Brah working a defensive guard here.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Brah is keeping the position.
Brah has control of Saldini's left arm, preventing Saldini from doing any damage.
Brah is trying to hold Saldini in close to prevent damage but Saldini has managed to pass into half guard.
Saldini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Brah (11) vs (5) Saldini#T12#
Brah tries to improve position but can't.
Brah sneaks back into half guard.
Brah wants to improve his position but Saldini is controlling well.
Brah is refusing to be controlled, as Saldini sits in half guard.
Brah trying to control but Saldini postures up.
Saldini is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T13#
Brah is controlling Saldini's trapped leg to prevent Saldini from advancing to side control.
Saldini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brah moves into full guard.
Brah working a defensive guard but Saldini passes into half guard.
Saldini is taking a breather. Brah 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.
Brah is looking to improve his position.
Brah trying to control but Saldini postures up.
#T14#
Saldini wants to free his trapped foot but Brah is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brah is looking to improve his position.
Brah trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini prevents Brah from improving his position.
Saldini controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brah takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
A very excited looking Edgy Brah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 301 - Simone vs Dyon
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; The Reverend Jim Ignatowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ignatowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ignatowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saldini smiles and moves away.
Ignatowski is looking to clinch. #CL#
Ignatowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Saldini is trying to trip Ignatowski. He has hold of a leg but Ignatowski is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Saldini persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (2) Saldini
Ignatowski 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.
Ignatowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Ignatowski controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
Saldini wants to control from the top but Ignatowski keeps moving. #SUB#
Ignatowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Ignatowski working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Ignatowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saldini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ignatowski being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ignatowski is pulling down on Saldini's head. It's preventing any offense from Saldini, at least for the moment.#T2#
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
Saldini is stalling in the full guard.
Saldini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (5) Saldini
Saldini taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Ignatowski stops Saldini from passing to mount.
Ignatowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saldini's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Saldini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saldini trying to control from Ignatowski's half guard. Ignatowski has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully.
Ignatowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Saldini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saldini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Saldini won't allow Ignatowski to sweep him here. #SUB#
Ignatowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saldini defends it easily.
Saldini looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ignatowski keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass. #T6#
Ignatowski keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully.
Saldini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ignatowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ignatowski wants to control but Saldini passes easily into half guard.
Ignatowski tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saldini in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Ignatowski tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Saldini has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ignatowski (0) vs (8) Saldini
Ignatowski is working to get back to half guard.
Saldini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ignatowski regains half guard.#T8##SUB#
Saldini is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Ignatowski has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Saldini is in a lot of trouble! Ignatowski is straining to finish and he's done it! Saldini taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). The Reverend Jim Ignatowski!
During a confident post fight interview, The Reverend Jim Ignatowski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - Ottke vs Simone
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Caius Cosades!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cosades misses with a takedown attempt - Saldini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saldini changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Caius Cosades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Cosades closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Saldini to the mat! Saldini manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Cosades
Saldini is pulling down on Cosades's head. It's preventing any offense from Cosades, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini is trying to keep Cosades in close.
Saldini wants to improve his position but instead Cosades has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Cosades prevents Saldini from improving his position.
Saldini gets back to full guard.
Cosades tries to free his leg and advance position but Saldini is retaining full guard.
Cosades trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Cosades 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.
My spies in Oblivion Gate inform me that Cosades has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Saldini has his hands on Cosades's head, controlling the position.
Saldini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##SUB2#
Cosades drops back looking for a leg! Saldini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saldini manages to kick Cosades off! Cosades jumps back into Saldini's guard.
Saldini managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini keeping full guard, as Cosades tries to pass. #T4#
Cosades is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cosades trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saldini looking for a sweep. Not yet Saldini, not yet. #T5#
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Saldini is trying to keep Cosades in close.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully.
Saldini 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.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Cosades from controlling successfully. #T6#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saldini holds on and takes a little breather.
Cosades trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Cosades advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (5) Cosades
Cosades advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (0) vs (7) Cosades#T7#
Cosades wants to control the pace but Saldini is squirming around nicely.
Cosades is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cosades wants to control but instead Saldini manages to regain half guard.
Cosades has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (10) Cosades
Saldini bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (10) Cosades#T8#
Cosades keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Saldini won't allow Cosades to sweep him here.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully.
Saldini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cosades 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.#T9#
Cosades keeps trying to improve his position.
Saldini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cosades is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Cosades can't keep his opponent in guard - Saldini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cosades is trying to control but can't.
Cosades manages to get to full guard.
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully. #T11#
Cosades wants to sweep but no luck.
Saldini sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saldini stopping the sweep attempt from Cosades.
Saldini controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Saldini stopping the sweep attempt from Cosades.
Cosades working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Cosades lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (12) Cosades
Cosades being controlled here momentarily.
Saldini 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: Saldini (4) vs (12) Cosades
Cosades tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.
Cosades won't allow Saldini to pass to mount. #T14#
Saldini stalling away here and it's allowed Cosades to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Saldini is pushing down on Cosades's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cosades is fighting to maintain full guard but Saldini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saldini passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (7) vs (12) Cosades
Cosades is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cosades can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cosades wins on points by 12 to 7.
A relieved looking Caius Cosades 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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Event:
CWC 299 - Jackson vs Camara
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 33 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morrison shoots in for a double leg but Saldini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Saldini tries to counter it with a takedown but Morrison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Saldini stuffs the takedown.
Saldini is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Morrison shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saldini manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Saldini is retaining full guard. #T1#
Morrison not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Saldini controlling the position.
Morrison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saldini wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Saldini is retaining full guard.
Morrison engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saldini pulls Morrison in to control the position. #T2#
Saldini being controlled here, momentarily.
Saldini wants to improve his position but instead Morrison has moved into half guard.
Morrison wants to pass to mount but Saldini is defending the position.
Morrison looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Saldini wants to improve his position but Morrison is controlling well.
#T3#
Morrison is trying to control the action in half guard but Saldini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Morrison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saldini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saldini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saldini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (2) Saldini
Saldini 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. #T4##SUB#
Morrison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saldini advances to half guard.
Saldini controlling the action here.
Saldini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morrison keeps working.
Saldini stalling. #T5#
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Morrison trying to get back to full guard but Saldini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (2) vs (5) Saldini
Morrison is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Saldini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morrison is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Morrison regains half guard.
Saldini uses his free foot to push down on Morrison's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Morrison. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (2) vs (8) Saldini
Morrison is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Saldini controlling his opponent.
Morrison slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Morrison is positioning himself well to prevent Saldini advancing to mount.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Saldini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saldini controlling the pace.
Morrison is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Saldini wants to take a breather but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Morrison is trying to control but can't.
Morrison tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison is in trouble now - Saldini has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (2) vs (11) Saldini
Saldini fails to advance to Morrison's back. #T9#
Saldini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morrison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morrison tries to hold on but Saldini pushes him away.
Morrison regains half guard.
Well, if Saldini 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#
Morrison trying to get back to full guard but Saldini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (2) vs (14) Saldini
Saldini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Morrison is desperately trying to improve his position but Saldini has a good base and remains in mount.
Saldini controlling from the full mount.
Morrison is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11#
Saldini looking to control but Morrison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morrison is looking to improve his position but Saldini isn't that keen on the idea.
Saldini wants to control the pace but Morrison is squirming around nicely.
Morrison working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Morrison has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (2) vs (17) Saldini
Morrison can't escape the position.
Morrison rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Saldini is controlling the pace.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Morrison is working hard here to advance position.
Morrison has a hand on Saldini's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Saldini takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (2) vs (20) Saldini
Saldini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saldini pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T14#
Saldini controlling from mount.
Morrison sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Morrison really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
Saldini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morrison! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (2) vs (23) Saldini
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini wins on points by 23 to 2.
A victorious Angelo Saldini thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Jackson vs Jones
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 30 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saldini as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Pavlov shoots in and gets a takedown into Saldini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Saldini can't keep his opponent in guard - Pavlov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saldini is not content to let Pavlov control the position.
Saldini wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Saldini trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.
Pavlov is pressing down on Saldini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saldini is holding on for now. #T1#
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Pavlov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saldini keeps working.
Pavlov is thwarting Saldini's attempts to control the position.
Saldini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Saldini defends it. #T2#
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saldini has his hands clasped together around Pavlov's back. He's all about the action.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Saldini defends it.
Pavlov trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saldini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pavlov wants to control but Saldini is keeping him busy.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Saldini is a slippery customer.
Pavlov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
Saldini is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Saldini tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saldini is looking to control Pavlov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saldini avoid being mounted?
Pavlov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saldini moves into full guard.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Saldini working a defensive guard but Pavlov passes into half guard.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Saldini is a slippery customer.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Saldini is trying to control but can't.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Saldini wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Saldini is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saldini trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Pavlov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to take Saldini's back but Saldini rolls and after a scramble, Saldini ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Saldini to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (5) Pavlov
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (7) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov is pushing down on Saldini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saldini is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.#T8#
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saldini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Pavlov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Saldini is working away.
Pavlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Saldini won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount. #T9#
Pavlov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (2) vs (10) Pavlov
Pavlov looking to control but Saldini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov wants to control the action but instead Saldini gets a body lock and reverses into Pavlov's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (4) vs (10) Pavlov
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Saldini is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saldini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (4) vs (12) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving. #T10#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Pavlov won't allow Saldini to sweep him here.
Pavlov trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Saldini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (6) vs (12) Pavlov
Pavlov is adopting a defensive guard.#T12#
Saldini won't allow Pavlov to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (6) vs (14) Pavlov
Saldini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Pavlov passes Saldini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Saldini gets full guard.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saldini 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: Saldini (8) vs (14) Pavlov
Saldini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov wants to control but Saldini is keeping busy.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 14 to 8.
A victorious Matvey Pavlov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 297 - El Toro vs Silva Jr
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
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 50 wins and 35 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mata is defended easily by Saldini.#TD#
Saldini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Saldini
Mata showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saldini managing to control the position.
Mata has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Mata trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Saldini manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (2) Saldini
Saldini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Mata is trying to control the position but Saldini postures up. #SUB#
Mata working for a triangle but Saldini defends it easily.
Saldini stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.
Mata looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Saldini puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Saldini is controlling the pace.
Mata trying to get back to full guard but Saldini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (2) vs (5) Saldini#T3#
Saldini controlling from the full mount.
Mata tries to control Saldini's body but Saldini pushes him off. Mata squirms to his side and now Saldini has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mata (2) vs (8) Saldini
Saldini biding his time, looking for the opening.
Mata is in bad spot here.
Saldini doesn't have the hooks in and Mata manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (4) vs (8) Saldini#T4#
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Saldini is controlling Mata's posture.
Saldini controls Mata momentarily but Mata frees himself. #SUB2#
Saldini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mata gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saldini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mata is one step ahead there. #T5#
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mata wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Saldini wants to sweep but no luck.
Saldini is pulling down on Mata's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Mata advances to half guard.
Saldini has his hands clasped together around Mata's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Mata 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.
Mata is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Mata wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saldini keeps working.
Saldini gets back to full guard.
#T8#
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saldini pulls Mata in close to his closed guard and prevents Mata from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saldini seems keen to control Mata's posture.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Mata from controlling successfully. #T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saldini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (4) vs (10) Saldini
Saldini preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mata working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saldini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saldini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saldini wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving. #T10#
Saldini seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Saldini forces his way into half guard.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Saldini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini not doing much here.
#T11#
Saldini moves into full mount! Mata won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (4) vs (13) Saldini
Saldini controlling from the full mount.
Mata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mata is controlling an arm, preventing Saldini from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mata is working to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Saldini fails to take his opponent's back.
Mata tries to reverse the position but Saldini maintains control.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Saldini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T13#
Saldini prevents Mata from getting the reversal.
Mata regains half guard.
Saldini prevents Mata from improving his position.
Saldini wants to take a breather but Mata is having none of it. #T14#
Mata wants to improve his position but Saldini is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Saldini seems content to control.
Mata wants to control but Saldini passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (4) vs (16) Saldini
Mata tries to improve position but can't.
Saldini tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini wins on points by 16 to 4.
Angelo Saldini 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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Event:
CWC 296 - Jones vs Trump
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
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 41 wins and 42 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pancake tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saldini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pancake tries for a takedown but Saldini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Saldini gets tackled into the cage by Pancake. Pancake maintains the clinch.
Saldini prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saldini tries to score a body lock takedown but Pancake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Saldini gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Saldini
Saldini content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake is pulling down on Saldini's head. It's preventing any offense from Saldini, at least for the moment.#T1#
Pancake is trying to control the position but Saldini postures up.
Pancake wants to sweep but no luck.
Saldini being controlled here momentarily.
Pancake looking for a sweep. Not yet Pancake, not yet. #SUB#
Pancake has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Saldini can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Saldini stopping the sweep attempt from Pancake.#T2##SUB#
Saldini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Saldini being controlled here momentarily.
Saldini won't allow Pancake to sweep him here.
Saldini trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #T3#
Pancake managing to control the position.
Saldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Pancake is retaining full guard.
Pancake controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
Saldini content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Pancake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saldini is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Saldini's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pancake pulls Saldini in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Pancake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saldini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saldini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Pancake is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini trying to control but Pancake is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB#
Pancake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saldini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pancake controlling Saldini's posture. #SUB#
Pancake working for a triangle but Saldini defends it easily.
#SUB#
Pancake looking for subs off his back but Saldini has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T6#
Pancake tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Pancake is looking to get back to full guard here but Saldini has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (5) Saldini
Pancake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saldini's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Saldini slows the pace down in half guard. #T7##SUB#
Pancake actively working from the bottom here.
Saldini controlling the action here.
Pancake is looking to get back to full guard here but Saldini has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (0) vs (8) Saldini
Saldini trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom. #T8#
Pancake is trying to escape the position but Saldini is controlling the position.
Saldini's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Saldini wants to control but Pancake is keeping him busy.
Pancake can't do much from the bottom here.
Pancake tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T9#
Pancake wants to control but Saldini postures up.
Saldini is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Saldini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pancake is trying to control Saldini's posture but Saldini avoids it. #T10#
Pancake tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saldini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pancake wants to control but Saldini postures up.
Pancake tries to improve position but can't.
Pancake prevents Saldini from moving into mount.
Saldini trying to control the action but Pancake is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pancake manages to work his way to half guard, despite Saldini's best efforts.#T11#
Pancake wants to get back to full guard.
Saldini performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pancake is pressing down on Saldini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pancake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saldini advances to half guard.
Pancake manages to get to full guard.
Pancake can't keep his opponent in guard - Saldini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T12#
Pancake tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.
Saldini is thwarting Pancake's attempts to control the position.
Saldini prevents Pancake from improving his position.#T13#
Pancake wants to control but Saldini is keeping busy.
Pancake tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.
Pancake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pancake is trying to control the position but Saldini postures up.
Pancake managing to control the position. #T14##SUB#
Pancake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saldini is aware though and is defending well.
Pancake is pulling down on Saldini's head to control his posture.
Saldini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saldini postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pancake looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Saldini passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini wins on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Angelo Saldini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 295 Morrison Jr vs Saldini
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
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 61 wins and 24 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Morrison Jr. shoots for a takedown but Saldini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Saldini tries to counter with a clinch but Morrison Jr. shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Morrison Jr. shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Morrison Jr. was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morrison Jr. (4) vs (0) Saldini
Morrison Jr. tries to advance to mount but Saldini denies him.
Saldini is trying to control Morrison Jr.'s posture but Morrison Jr. avoids it.
Morrison Jr. tries to advance to mount but Saldini instead regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison Jr. controlling the action here.
Morrison Jr. is looking to take a break and control but Saldini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Morrison Jr. tries to pass to full mount but Saldini defends it.
Saldini is looking for a sweep. Morrison Jr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison Jr. stalling.
Saldini desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Morrison Jr. in particular looking to stall.
Saldini has his hands clasped together around Morrison Jr.'s back. He's all about the action.
Morrison Jr. perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morrison Jr. is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saldini! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (0) Saldini#T3#
Saldini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saldini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Saldini is having none of it.
Morrison Jr. controlling the position easily from mount.
Saldini has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (10) vs (0) Saldini#T4#
Morrison Jr. struggling to keep hold of the position.
Morrison Jr. has good solid back control here.
Morrison Jr. struggling to keep hold of the position.
Saldini just trying to survive but Morrison Jr. is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Morrison Jr. trying to control momentarily.
#T5#
Morrison Jr. keeps control of the position as Saldini tries to break free.
#SUB#
Saldini 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 Morrison Jr. gets his way!
Saldini really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Morrison Jr.'s hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. 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.
#T6#
Morrison Jr. struggling to keep hold of the position.
Morrison Jr. is really struggling to control Saldini but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Saldini looking very determined here, making life difficult for Morrison Jr..
Morrison Jr. wants to control the position but Saldini frees himself and scrambles - Morrison Jr. manages to regain control in side control.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position but Saldini is working away. #T7#
Saldini struggling a bit here.
Saldini is trying to improve his position.
Saldini prevents Morrison Jr. from improving position.
Saldini can't do much from the bottom here.
Saldini is looking for a sweep.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position but Saldini is working away. #T8#
Saldini struggling a bit here.
Morrison Jr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saldini keeps working.
Saldini tries to control but Morrison Jr. manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Morrison Jr. (13) vs (0) Saldini
Morrison Jr. doesn't have the hooks in and Saldini manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (13) vs (2) Saldini
Saldini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morrison Jr. looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison Jr., not yet. #T9#
Morrison Jr. is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. has an active guard here but Saldini has managed to pass into half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Saldini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morrison Jr. is trying to get back to full guard.#T10##SUB#
Morrison Jr. looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saldini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morrison Jr. is looking for a sweep. Saldini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Saldini seems content to control.#T11#
Saldini is trying to control the action in half guard but Morrison Jr. is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morrison Jr. manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saldini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morrison Jr. will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Morrison Jr. 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.
Saldini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (13) vs (5) Saldini
Saldini wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him busy.
Morrison Jr. is looking to reverse the position.#T12#
Morrison Jr. sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position.
Saldini is pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s thigh, looking to free his foot. Morrison Jr. is holding on for now.
Morrison Jr. tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Morrison Jr. has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saldini is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Saldini is looking to take a break and control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. looking for submissions off his back.#T14##SUB2#
Saldini is looking for a kimura here.
Saldini is looking to advance position but Morrison Jr. won't allow it.
Morrison Jr. tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
David Morrison Jr. retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, David Morrison Jr., made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Dravezesdi v Ribbler
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 26 losses; Shanti Anatta!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anatta fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Saldini gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saldini gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anatta.
#TD#
Saldini gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (0) Anatta
Anatta trying to control from the bottom.
Saldini prevents Anatta from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Saldini is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anatta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Saldini. #T1#
Anatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saldini passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (5) vs (0) Anatta
Saldini controlling from mount.
Anatta is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Saldini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anatta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saldini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anatta is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Anatta has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Saldini's lack of action.
Saldini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (8) vs (0) Anatta
Anatta is trying desperately to improve position.
Anatta gets back to half guard.#T4#
Saldini prevents Anatta from improving his position.
Saldini is looking to advance position but Anatta won't allow it.
Saldini perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Anatta wants to get back to full guard but Saldini has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (11) vs (0) Anatta
Saldini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saldini trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Anatta working to try and regain half guard.
Saldini is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Anatta is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (14) vs (0) Anatta
Saldini keeps control of the position as Anatta tries to break free.
Saldini controlling the position well here. Anatta rolled but Saldini kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T6#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anatta tries to roll but Saldini sticks to his back.
#T7#
Saldini has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Anatta's body.
Saldini is hanging on to Anatta's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Saldini looking for the choke but no joy.
Saldini trying to control.#T8##SUB#
Anatta showing good submission defense here.
Saldini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Anatta is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T9#
Saldini controlling from the back.
Saldini struggling to keep hold of the position.
Saldini keeps control of the position as Anatta tries to break free.
Anatta tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Saldini wants to take Anatta's back but he can't do it this time.
Anatta regains half guard.
Anatta manages to get to full guard.
#T10#
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
Saldini wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Anatta looking for a sweep. Not yet Anatta, not yet.
Anatta keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Anatta is trying to control the position but Saldini postures up. #T11#
Saldini wants to control from the top but Anatta keeps moving.
Anatta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saldini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (14) vs (2) Anatta
Anatta is pushing down on Saldini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saldini is fighting to maintain full guard but Anatta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saldini manages to get to full guard.
Anatta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (14) vs (5) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saldini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T12#
Anatta wants to control but Saldini is keeping him busy.
Anatta advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (14) vs (7) Anatta#SUB2#
Anatta swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Saldini is now in Anatta's guard. A big mistake from Anatta there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (16) vs (7) Anatta
Anatta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saldini is one step ahead there.
Saldini trying to control but Anatta is working from the bottom. #T13#
Saldini preventing the sweep.
Saldini looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Anatta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saldini is aware though and is defending well.#T14#
Saldini is pushing down on Anatta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anatta is fighting to maintain full guard but Saldini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saldini frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (19) vs (7) Anatta
Anatta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Anatta gets back to half guard.
Anatta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 19 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Angelo Saldini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 293 - MacGowan vs Schultz
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Takeya Aoki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Aoki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Saldini manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Saldini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aoki passes into half guard. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki is looking to stall here but Saldini recovers full guard.
Aoki trying to move into half guard but instead Saldini has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (2) vs (2) Saldini#T1#
Saldini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Aoki working for submissions but it's allowed Saldini to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saldini in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Saldini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Aoki sees it coming and defends easily.
Aoki trying to control here.
#T2#
Saldini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aoki has his hands clasped together around Saldini's back. He's all about the action.
Aoki is trying to maintain the position but Saldini is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Saldini prevents Aoki from improving his position.
Aoki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saldini trying to control but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Saldini stopping the sweep attempt from Aoki.
Aoki working a defensive guard here.
Aoki looking for a sweep. Not yet Aoki, not yet. #SUB#
Aoki looking for subs off his back but Saldini has passed one foot through into half guard.
Saldini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki manages to get to full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position.
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Aoki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki is looking to sweep but instead, Saldini has passed into half guard.
#T5#
Aoki tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.#SUB#
Aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saldini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Saldini wants to pass to mount but Aoki is defending the position.
Saldini not doing much here.
Saldini is trying to control the action in half guard but Aoki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Saldini is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Aoki reverses the position - he's now on top in Saldini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoki (4) vs (2) Saldini
Aoki is stalling in the full guard.
Aoki looking to pass the guard.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Saldini is trying to control the position but Aoki postures up. #T7#
Aoki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aoki is just content to waste time from the top position. Saldini takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Aoki passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Aoki (7) vs (2) Saldini
Saldini prevents Aoki from moving into mount.
Aoki is looking to take a break and control but Saldini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aoki controlling the position from side mount. #T8#
Saldini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aoki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saldini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aoki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saldini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saldini won't allow Aoki to pass to mount.
Aoki wants to control but Saldini is keeping him busy.
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg. #SUB#
Aoki is looking for a kimura here.
Aoki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9#
Aoki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aoki trying to mount his opponent but Saldini defends it.
Saldini gets back to full guard.
Saldini controls Aoki momentarily but Aoki frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Aoki'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.
Aoki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Aoki looking to improve position, pressing down on Saldini's thigh with his hand. Saldini seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Aoki paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Aoki's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Saldini picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Angelo Saldini!
Angelo Saldini thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Takeya Aoki spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sad. '. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - Amsterdam
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Charles Manson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Saldini doesn't manage to clinch there - Manson circles away.
Manson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saldini sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Saldini. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Manson (0) vs (4) Saldini
Saldini wants to control but Manson is keeping him busy.
Manson struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson is not content to let Saldini control the position. #T1#
Manson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Manson is letting Saldini control him for a moment.
Manson is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
We've been hearing good reports from Manson'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.
Saldini is looking to take a break and control but Manson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saldini is staying tight to Manson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Manson can't do much from the bottom here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Saldini takes a little break here. Manson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Saldini wants to control for a moment but Manson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Saldini seems content to control.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Manson is defending well.
Manson is trying to maintain the position but Saldini is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saldini in particular looking to stall.
Manson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saldini controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
Manson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (2) vs (4) Saldini
Manson controlling from the top position. #T6#
Saldini 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.
Manson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saldini keeping full guard, as Manson tries to pass. #T7#
Manson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Manson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini wants to control the position but Manson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Saldini is looking to control Manson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saldini avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Manson has control of the leg.
Manson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saldini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saldini wants to hit a sweep here but Manson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Saldini there! Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (5) vs (4) Saldini#T9#
Manson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Manson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Saldini to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Manson (8) vs (4) Saldini#T10#
Saldini turns into Manson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (8) vs (6) Saldini
Saldini controlling from the top position.
Manson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saldini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T11#
Saldini trying to move into half guard but instead Manson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (10) vs (6) Saldini
Manson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saldini tries to roll over but Manson keeps him under control.
Saldini keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
Manson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Well,Manson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Saldini wants to get back to full guard.
Saldini is still trying to improve position.
Saldini is controlling Manson's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T13#
Manson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saldini wants to control but Manson is keeping busy.
#T14#
Saldini keeping control of the position.
Saldini wants to improve his position but Manson is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manson trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manson takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Charles Manson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 291
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Sacha Gardet!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Saldini as Gardet shoots in.
Gardet tries to clinch but Saldini moves away #TD#
and Saldini counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gardet won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Saldini (4) vs (0) Gardet
Saldini is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gardet will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Gardet is looking for a sweep.
Saldini staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Saldini advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (6) vs (0) Gardet
Saldini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gardet is looking to escape.
Saldini controlling his opponent.
Gardet tries to hold on but Saldini postures up.#T2#
Gardet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardet wants to control but Saldini is having none of it.
Gardet is in all sorts of trouble here.
Saldini avoids the attempt from Gardet to control.
Gardet is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Saldini controlling the pace for now.
Gardet is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gardet regains half guard.
Gardet is trying to get back to full guard.
Gardet is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Gardet is looking for a sweep. Saldini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saldini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (9) vs (0) Gardet
Gardet struggling a bit here.
Saldini taking a breather here.
Gardet is looking to reverse the position.
Saldini gets to mount! Gardet was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (11) vs (0) Gardet
Gardet tries to lock up and control but Saldini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T5#
Gardet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saldini tries to control but Gardet wriggling away.
Gardet wants to hold on but Saldini pushes him away.
Gardet 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.
Gardet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardet wants to control but Saldini is having none of it.#T6#
Gardet working to try and regain half guard.
Gardet has given up his back. Will we see Saldini going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (14) vs (0) Gardet
Saldini trying to control momentarily.
Gardet trying to control but not successfully.
Gardet turns into Saldini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (14) vs (2) Gardet
Gardet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gardet passes Saldini's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Gardet trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini trying to control from the bottom.
Gardet is looking to take a break and control but Saldini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saldini wants to get back to full guard.
Saldini wants to control but Gardet is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gardet wants to pass to mount but Saldini is defending the position. #T8#
Saldini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gardet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Saldini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gardet showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gardet tries to free his leg and advance position but Saldini is retaining full guard.
Gardet advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (14) vs (5) Gardet#T9#
Saldini sneaks back into half guard.
Gardet is keen to just control but Saldini is a slippery customer.
Gardet trying to advance position but Saldini counters by regaining guard.
Gardet 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.
Saldini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gardet is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
Gardet trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Gardet advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (14) vs (8) Gardet
Saldini struggling a bit here.
Gardet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saldini keeps working.
Gardet tries to move to mount but Saldini blocks the move with his legs. #T11#
Saldini gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Saldini is defending against the submission attempts here by Gardet.
Gardet trying to advance position but Saldini counters by regaining guard.
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardet is looking to pass into half guard but Saldini pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Saldini is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (16) vs (8) Gardet#T12##SUB2#
Gardet looking for a guillotine here but Saldini defends easily.
Gardet wants to sweep here but Saldini controlling him for the moment.
Gardet looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Saldini puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gardet trying to hold on to Saldini's head to control him but Saldini postures up.
Gardet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Gardet wants to control but Saldini is keeping busy.
Gardet is looking for a sweep. Saldini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saldini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (19) vs (8) Gardet
Gardet manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gardet wants to control but Saldini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gardet wants to get back to full guard.
Gardet has a hand on Saldini's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Saldini takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (22) vs (8) Gardet#T14#
Gardet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gardet is staying active underneath Saldini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gardet tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.
Saldini is looking to take a break and control but Gardet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saldini controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 22 to 8.
A relieved looking Angelo Saldini 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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Event:
CWC 290 - Hilo
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Kreepee Krawlee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Saldini gets a clinch.
Saldini is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krawlee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Krawlee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saldini prevents it.
Krawlee wants to take the fight to the mat but Saldini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Krawlee is pressed up against the cage. Saldini has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Krawlee down to the mat. Krawlee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krawlee tries to clinch up.
Krawlee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saldini swivels and escapes.
Saldini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kreepee Krawlee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Krawlee shoots in but Saldini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saldini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Krawlee defends it well.
Krawlee tries to close the distance and clinch but Saldini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krawlee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saldini as he avoids it easily.
Saldini is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Krawlee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saldini but Saldini pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Krawlee closes the distance and pushes Saldini back into the cage.#T2#
Saldini has Krawlee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Krawlee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Saldini is fighting off a takedown attempt but Krawlee is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Saldini to the mat. Saldini regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Krawlee (2) vs (0) Saldini
Krawlee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Krawlee from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krawlee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Krawlee from controlling successfully. #T3#
Saldini is pulling down on Krawlee's head to control his posture.
Krawlee won't allow Saldini to sweep him here. #SUB#
Krawlee drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Saldini dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krawlee (2) vs (2) Saldini
Krawlee is trying to control the position but Saldini postures up.
Krawlee seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Krawlee is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saldini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Krawlee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Krawlee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saldini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SUB#
Krawlee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saldini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saldini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saldini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Krawlee trying to control the position.
#T5#
Krawlee pulls Saldini in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Krawlee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krawlee trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Krawlee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Krawlee working a defensive guard but Saldini manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Krawlee (2) vs (5) Saldini
You can see the frustration on Krawlee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Krawlee prevents Saldini from moving into mount. #T6#
Krawlee wants to control but Saldini postures up.
Krawlee gets back to half guard.
Saldini prevents Krawlee from improving his position.
Saldini controlling the action here.
Saldini passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Krawlee (2) vs (8) Saldini
Saldini controlling the position. #T7#
Krawlee can't do much from the bottom here.
Krawlee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saldini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here.
Saldini working away.#T8#
Saldini taking a breather here.
Saldini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Krawlee's legs.
Krawlee gets back to half guard.
Saldini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Krawlee (2) vs (11) Saldini
Krawlee is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Saldini is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Krawlee (2) vs (13) Saldini
Saldini controlling the pace for now.
Krawlee working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Saldini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Krawlee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Krawlee stops Saldini from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Krawlee tries to hold on but Saldini pushes him away. #T10#
Krawlee is trying desperately to improve position.
Krawlee is working hard here to advance position.
Saldini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Krawlee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saldini controlling the position easily from mount.
Krawlee is squirming around, avoiding Saldini's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Saldini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Krawlee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Krawlee wants to control but Saldini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saldini passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Krawlee (2) vs (16) Saldini
Krawlee tries to hold on but Saldini postures up.
Saldini content just to control the position here.
Krawlee wants to control but Saldini is having none of it.#T12#
Krawlee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saldini moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Krawlee (2) vs (19) Saldini
Krawlee trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Saldini working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Krawlee really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Saldini's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Krawlee wants to control his opponent's hands but Saldini gets his hands free. #T13##SUB2#
Saldini is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Krawlee trying to control the hands but Saldini won't let him.
Krawlee manages to reverse the position and now he's in Saldini's guard. Nice work there by Krawlee.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krawlee (4) vs (19) Saldini
Saldini is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saldini wants to sweep but no luck.
Krawlee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Krawlee trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini keeping full guard, as Krawlee tries to pass.
Krawlee trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini wins on points by 19 to 4.
After winning the bout, Angelo Saldini 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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Event:
CWC 289 - Sydney
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 25 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thayer has a takedown stuffed.
Saldini feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Thayer closes the distance and clinches.
Thayer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Saldini is defending well.#TD2#
Thayer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thayer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Thayer trying to keep a closed guard but Saldini is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini won't allow Thayer to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thayer trying to keep a closed guard but Saldini is proving a slippery customer.
Saldini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Thayer keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Saldini content to stall in guard here.
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer seems keen to control Saldini's posture.
Saldini controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Thayer is keeping the position.
Saldini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Thayer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Saldini has picked Thayer up and slammed him! Thayer can't keep hold of the triangle and Saldini manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (3) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Thayer is letting Saldini control him for a moment. #SUB#
Thayer wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Saldini has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Thayer's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Thayer is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Saldini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Angelo Saldini!
Angelo Saldini 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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Event:
CWC 288 - Los Angeles
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Kreepee Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Krawlee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saldini defends it nicely.
Saldini half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Krawlee fails with the takedown.#TD#
Saldini shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (0) Krawlee
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Krawlee tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Saldini is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saldini wants to pass to mount but Krawlee is defending the position. #T2#
Krawlee wants to get back to full guard.
Krawlee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saldini is working away from the top position though.
Krawlee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Saldini moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Krawlee. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (5) vs (0) Krawlee
Krawlee stops Saldini from passing to mount.
Krawlee can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Krawlee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Saldini off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saldini (5) vs (4) Krawlee#SUB2#
Saldini is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Saldini tries to roll but Krawlee sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Saldini defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini wants to escape the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Krawlee has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini trying to control the hands but Krawlee breaks the grip.
Saldini tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Krawlee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Krawlee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saldini slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Krawlee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Krawlee trying to control from half guard but Saldini is working away. #T6##SUB2#
Krawlee is looking for a kimura but Saldini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Krawlee to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Krawlee seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Krawlee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saldini is just riding it out for now. Krawlee eventually gives up the hold.
Saldini desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saldini manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T7#
Krawlee trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini has Krawlee pulled in close to control his posture.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Krawlee from controlling successfully.
Saldini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Krawlee wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.#T8#
Saldini controlling the position.
Saldini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Krawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saldini wants to control but Krawlee passes easily into half guard.
Saldini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Krawlee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T9#
Saldini is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Krawlee is looking for submissions but instead, Saldini has regained full guard.
Krawlee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Krawlee advances to half guard. #T10#
Saldini is doing well to control the position and prevent Krawlee from advancing to side control.
Saldini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saldini controlling Krawlee's posture.
Saldini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krawlee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (7) vs (4) Krawlee
Krawlee pulls Saldini in close to his closed guard and prevents Saldini from doing any damage or advancing position.
Krawlee controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself. #T11##SUB2#
Krawlee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Krawlee has his foot on Saldini's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saldini works his way back into a safe position though.
Saldini is pushing down on Krawlee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Krawlee is fighting to maintain full guard but Saldini has managed to sneak the leg through.#T12#
Krawlee gets full guard.
Krawlee is trying to control the position but Saldini postures up.
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.
Saldini showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Krawlee working for submissions but it's allowed Saldini to get to half guard.
Saldini controlling the action here.#T13#
Saldini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Krawlee for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are battling for position here. Krawlee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Krawlee is keeping the position.
Saldini is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Krawlee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T14#
Saldini passes Krawlee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Saldini is thwarting Krawlee's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krawlee tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
An out of breath Angelo Saldini 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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Event:
CWC 286 LA
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
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 13 wins and 12 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso misses with a takedown attempt - Saldini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saldini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fiso defends it well.
Saldini stuffs the takedown attempt from Fiso. Fiso gets slowly back to his feet.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saldini as he jumps to the side.
Saldini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fiso defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Fiso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiso fails with a takedown attempt.
Fiso fails to land the takedown.
Saldini tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso dives in and grabs Saldini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saldini pushes down on Fiso's head and hops out.
Saldini feints the counter takedown.
Fiso 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.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saldini sprawls well. Saldini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fiso gets slowly back to his feet.
Saldini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fiso defends it well.#T1#
Fiso fails with a takedown attempt.
Saldini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fiso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Saldini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fiso shoots in for a double leg but Saldini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saldini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fiso defends it well.
Fiso closes this distance looking for a takedown but Saldini circles away.
Fiso shoots for a takedown but Saldini saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Fiso shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini is trying to maintain the position but Fiso is very close to passing his half guard.
Fiso is pressing down on Saldini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saldini is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Saldini is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saldini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiso passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Saldini#T3#
Fiso prevents Saldini from getting the reversal.
Fiso wants to take Saldini's back here but Saldini is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saldini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Saldini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso advances to half guard.
Saldini trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
Fiso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fiso seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Saldini for as long as he can get away with.
Fiso is trying to control. Saldini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Fiso prevents Saldini from improving his position.
Fiso controlling the pace.
Saldini wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Saldini is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6#
Fiso has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini keeping control of the position.
Fiso trying to control the pace.
Saldini is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saldini avoid being mounted?#T7##SUB#
Fiso is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well.
Fiso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiso works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (8) vs (0) Saldini
Fiso trying to control the position but Saldini is working away. #T8#
Saldini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saldini wants to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso controlling the position from side mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fiso.
Saldini tries to buck Fiso off but Fiso is having none of it.
Saldini is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it. #T9#
Fiso wants to control but Saldini is keeping him busy.
Saldini is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saldini keeps working.
Fiso is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Saldini's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fiso continues to stall.#T10#
Saldini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiso trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Fiso is really struggling to control Saldini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fiso is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saldini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Saldini is trying to escape the position but Fiso is controlling the position.
Saldini is not content to let Fiso control the position. #T11#
Saldini being controlled for a moment.
Fiso trying to control the position but Saldini is working away.
Saldini is looking for a sweep.#T12#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Fiso continues to hold on tight.
Fiso tries to move to mount but Saldini blocks the move with his legs.
Saldini can't do much from the bottom here.
Saldini is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Saldini wants to control but Fiso postures up.
Fiso wants to control but Saldini is keeping him busy.
Fiso tries to move to mount but Saldini blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Saldini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saldini tries to bench press Fiso off him but Fiso keeps the position.
Saldini is being controlled here.
Saldini can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.#T14#
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saldini keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini is looking for a sweep.
Fiso trying to control the position but Saldini is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Malaki Fiso 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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Event:
CWC 285
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 23 losses; Shanti Anatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Saldini circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saldini is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anatta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anatta tries to clinch there but Saldini circles away.
And Saldini tries to counter it with a takedown but Anatta pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Saldini gets tackled into the cage by Anatta. Anatta maintains the clinch.
Anatta is trying to drag Saldini to the mat but Saldini just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Saldini turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Saldini manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anatta (0) vs (4) Saldini
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini wants to control but Anatta is keeping him busy. #T1#
Saldini passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Anatta! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (0) vs (6) Saldini
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anatta is trying to reverse the position but instead Saldini has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Anatta (0) vs (9) Saldini
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Saldini's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T2#
Saldini trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Anatta doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Saldini looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Saldini working for a choke but Anatta reverses nicely into Saldini 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (9) Saldini
Saldini keeping full guard, as Anatta tries to pass. #T3#
Anatta seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anatta'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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saldini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (2) vs (11) Saldini
Saldini won't allow Anatta to sweep him here.
Saldini showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anatta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Anatta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anatta (4) vs (11) Saldini
Saldini looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anatta looking to pass the guard.
Anatta's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T5#
Anatta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anatta being controlled here momentarily.
Anatta slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anatta slips nicely into half guard.
Saldini is looking to control Anatta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saldini avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Saldini is defending against the submission attempts here by Anatta.
Saldini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Saldini is staying active underneath Anatta, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura here.
Anatta is trying to control the action in half guard but Saldini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saldini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saldini.
Anatta trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Anatta slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (7) vs (11) Saldini#T7#
Saldini struggling a bit here.
Saldini tries to bench press Anatta off him but Anatta keeps the position. #SUB#
Anatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saldini, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saldini has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saldini sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Anatta seems to be working for a kimura but Saldini defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Anatta is looking for a kimura but Saldini is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anatta to get the leverage. #T8#
Anatta seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saldini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Anatta seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Anatta 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.
Saldini wants to improve his position but Anatta is controlling well.
Saldini is looking to control Anatta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saldini avoid being mounted?#T9#
Anatta trying to control from Saldini's half guard. Saldini has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Saldini is controlling Anatta's posture.
Anatta stopping the sweep attempt from Saldini.
Anatta tries to free his leg and advance position but Saldini is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Anatta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saldini looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saldini looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saldini! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anatta (7) vs (15) Saldini
Saldini controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Saldini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anatta has escaped the position, nice work there. #T10#
Saldini is staying tight to Anatta's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Anatta tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anatta tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Saldini presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anatta (7) vs (17) Saldini#T11#
Saldini wants to take Anatta's back here but Anatta is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Anatta is trying desperately to improve position.
Saldini can't control as he wanted to and Anatta manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Saldini is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Anatta has a hand on Saldini's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Saldini takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Anatta (7) vs (20) Saldini
Anatta gets back to half guard.#T13#
Saldini trying to control from Anatta's half guard. Anatta has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Anatta working a defensive guard here.
Anatta pulls Saldini in close to his closed guard and prevents Saldini from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anatta keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully. #T14##SUB#
Anatta is looking to cinch up a triangle. Saldini throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Anatta's body to avoid the submission. Anatta has instead reached around Saldini's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Anatta arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shanti Anatta!
In his post fight interview, Shanti Anatta started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 1
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
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 1 wins and 1 losses; Jamie Hull! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hull fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saldini tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Hull moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Hull pulls guard effortlessly.
Saldini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Hull looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hull is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hull looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Saldini has picked Hull up and slammed him! Hull can't keep hold of the triangle and Saldini manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hull (0) vs (3) Saldini#T1#
Saldini content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hull is looking for a sweep.
Hull is working hard here to advance position.
Saldini advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hull (0) vs (5) Saldini
Saldini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Hull looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hull (0) vs (8) Saldini#SUB2#
Hull showing good submission defense here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Saldini's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Hull right now.
#T3#
Saldini trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Hull right now.
Saldini trying to control.
Hull is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Hull defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Saldini is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4#
Hull is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Saldini is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hull knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hull for a finish. #SUB2#
Saldini looking for the RNC.
I really don't envy Hull right now.
#T5#
Will Saldini go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Hull's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hull breaks Saldini's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hull (2) vs (8) Saldini
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Saldini trying to control the position.
Hull looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Hull works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saldini manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Hull has gone for a leg lock! Saldini slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hull's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hull (2) vs (10) Saldini
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Saldini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T7#
Saldini is continuing to stall.
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Hull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB#
Hull is looking for a triangle here but Saldini uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hull (2) vs (13) Saldini#SUB2#
Saldini wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hull, who protects the arm well.
Hull is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Saldini's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Saldini is looking to take a break and control but Hull is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Hull gets back to full guard.
Saldini looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hull throws his legs up looking for a submission but Saldini uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hull (2) vs (16) Saldini
Hull manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hull (4) vs (16) Saldini
Saldini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hull is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T10#
Hull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Hull passes into half guard.
Hull trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well. #SUB#
Hull looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Hull is working for an americana but Saldini has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hull was thinking about the submission.#T11#
Saldini 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: Hull (4) vs (18) Saldini#SUB#
Hull looking for submissions off his back.
Saldini is looking to stall here but Hull recovers full guard. #T12#
Saldini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hull (4) vs (21) Saldini
Saldini controls the position.
Hull is looking to regain half guard here but Saldini keeps moving and retains side control.
Saldini wants to control but Hull is keeping him busy.
Saldini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T13##SUB2#
Hull wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Saldini has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Hull's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Hull is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Saldini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Angelo Saldini! |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Khalib Nuragomidova!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice takedown defense from Saldini. No joy for Nuragomidova on that attempt. #TD2#
Saldini gets caught flat footed, as Nuragomidova shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saldini has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nuragomidova postures up.
Saldini 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: Saldini (2) vs (2) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova tries to roll over but Saldini keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Saldini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nuragomidova is just riding it out for now. Saldini eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Nuragomidova is trying to control but can't.
Nuragomidova is staying active underneath Saldini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saldini wants to free his trapped foot but Nuragomidova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saldini wants to control but Nuragomidova is keeping him busy.
Saldini performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nuragomidova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Nuragomidova is trying to control but can't.
Saldini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nuragomidova is trying to get back to full guard.
Saldini tries to pass to full mount but Nuragomidova defends it.
Saldini prevents Nuragomidova from improving his position.#T3##SUB#
Saldini is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Saldini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nuragomidova has managed to free his arm - good work.
Saldini content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Nuragomidova is defending well.
Saldini is looking to pass Nuragomidova's guard but actually Nuragomidova recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuragomidova 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: Saldini (2) vs (4) Nuragomidova
Saldini tries to roll over but Nuragomidova keeps him under control.
Nuragomidova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nuragomidova is looking to take a break and control but Saldini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Nuragomidova prevents Saldini from improving his position.
Saldini is looking to control Nuragomidova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saldini avoid being mounted?
Nuragomidova wants to free his trapped foot but Saldini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saldini is trying to maintain the position but Nuragomidova is very close to passing his half guard.
Saldini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nuragomidova is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nuragomidova has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (2) vs (7) Nuragomidova
Saldini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saldini is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T6#
Saldini is squirming around, avoiding Nuragomidova's attempts to control the action.
Saldini regains half guard.
Saldini wants to control but Nuragomidova is keeping busy.
Nuragomidova trying to control the pace.
Nuragomidova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Nuragomidova has control of the leg. #T7#
Nuragomidova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nuragomidova is pressing down on Saldini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saldini is holding on for now.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Saldini trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Nuragomidova is working for a submission of some sort.
Nuragomidova passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (2) vs (10) Nuragomidova
Saldini is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Nuragomidova trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nuragomidova content just to control the position here.
Saldini is trying to escape the mount.
Saldini is squirming around, avoiding Nuragomidova's attempts to control the action.
Nuragomidova controlling from the full mount.
Saldini tries to hold on but Nuragomidova postures up.#T9#
Nuragomidova controlling from the full mount.
Nuragomidova prevents Saldini from getting the reversal.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Saldini is having none of it.
Nuragomidova takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nuragomidova wants to control the pace but Saldini is squirming around nicely.
Saldini is trying to escape the mount but Nuragomidova keeps good control and instead manages to take Saldini's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (2) vs (13) Nuragomidova#T10##SUB2#
Nuragomidova 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, Saldini has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nuragomidova really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Saldini.
Nuragomidova trying to control.
Saldini tries to roll but Nuragomidova sticks to his back.
Nuragomidova tries to get the hooks in deep but Saldini pushed the leg off.
Nuragomidova is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Saldini trying to control but not successfully. #T11#
Saldini tries to escape the position.
Saldini is keeping busy.
Nuragomidova is trying to stick to Saldini's back but Saldini is turning into Nuragomidova. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nuragomidova's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saldini. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (4) vs (13) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Nuragomidova looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Saldini puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nuragomidova is refusing to be controlled, as Saldini sits in half guard.
Saldini is looking to stall here but Nuragomidova recovers full guard. #T12#
Saldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Nuragomidova is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nuragomidova holds on and takes a little breather.
Saldini looking to sit in guard and control but Nuragomidova gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (4) vs (15) Nuragomidova
Saldini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nuragomidova manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (6) vs (15) Nuragomidova
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nuragomidova is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (6) vs (17) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Nuragomidova trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nuragomidova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nuragomidova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nuragomidova won't allow Saldini to sweep him here.
Nuragomidova stays in close to Saldini's body and controls the position.
Nuragomidova advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (6) vs (20) Nuragomidova#T14#
Saldini is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nuragomidova stalling.
Nuragomidova moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (6) vs (23) Nuragomidova
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nuragomidova passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Saldini! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (6) vs (25) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova trying to control but Saldini is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuragomidova wins on points by 25 to 6.
After the fight, Khalib Nuragomidova was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Flenderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saldini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Flenderson has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Saldini counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (0) Flenderson
Flenderson managing to control the position.
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flenderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini controls from within his opponent's guard.
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully. #T1#
Flenderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saldini content to stall in guard here.
Flenderson keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully. #T2#
Saldini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (5) vs (0) Flenderson
Saldini has knee on belly momentarily but Flenderson bucks him off and regains half guard.
Saldini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Flenderson is defending well. #T3#
Flenderson is looking to control Saldini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flenderson avoid being mounted?
Saldini wants to free his trapped foot but Flenderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Flenderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saldini is trying to control. Flenderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saldini is looking to pass Flenderson's guard but actually Flenderson recovers to full guard.
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Flenderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Flenderson has Saldini pulled in close to control his posture.
Saldini is pushing down on Flenderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Flenderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Saldini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saldini is pressing down on Flenderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flenderson is holding on for now.
Saldini is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Flenderson reverses the position - he's now on top in Saldini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (5) vs (2) Flenderson
Flenderson won't allow Saldini to sweep him here. #T5#
Flenderson trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Saldini looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Flenderson has picked Saldini up and slammed him! Saldini can't keep hold of the triangle and Flenderson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (5) vs (5) Flenderson
Flenderson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Saldini's shoulder. That is not cool.
Flenderson trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini is trying to escape the position but Flenderson is controlling the position. #T6#
Saldini is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saldini struggling a bit here.
Flenderson is looking to take a break and control but Saldini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saldini tries to bench press Flenderson off him but Flenderson keeps the position. #T7#
Saldini is working hard here to advance position.
Saldini struggling a bit here.
Saldini is being controlled here.
Saldini looks to move to half guard but instead Flenderson has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (5) vs (7) Flenderson
Flenderson prevents Saldini from getting the reversal.#T8#
Saldini regains half guard.
Saldini is pressing down on Flenderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Flenderson stopping the sweep attempt from Saldini.
Flenderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Saldini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saldini looking for a sweep. Not yet Saldini, not yet.
Saldini is trying to keep Flenderson in close.
#T9#
Flenderson trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Flenderson stopping the sweep attempt from Saldini.
Saldini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saldini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flenderson is one step ahead there. #T10#
Saldini looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Saldini looking for a sweep. Not yet Saldini, not yet.
Flenderson looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Flenderson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saldini wants to sweep here but Flenderson controlling him for the moment.
Flenderson wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Flenderson stays in close to Saldini's body and controls the position. #T12#
Saldini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saldini controls Flenderson momentarily but Flenderson frees himself.
Flenderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Saldini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Flenderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flenderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Flenderson 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.
Saldini working a defensive guard but Flenderson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (5) vs (10) Flenderson#T14#
Saldini is looking to regain half guard here but Flenderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Saldini is not content to let Flenderson control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flenderson controls the position from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Flenderson wins on points by 10 to 5. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Nov 05, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Schuyler De Vries!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
De Vries has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Saldini counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Saldini successfully pulls guard.
Saldini keeping full guard, as De Vries tries to pass.
De Vries trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini keeping full guard, as De Vries tries to pass.
De Vries trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
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.
De Vries stands and throws Saldini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (3) De Vries#SUB2#
De Vries wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saldini, who protects the arm well.
Saldini is looking for a sweep.#T1#
De Vries trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
De Vries thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Vries trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
De Vries is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saldini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Saldini gets back to half guard.
De Vries is keen to just control but Saldini is a slippery customer.
Saldini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saldini keeping full guard, as De Vries tries to pass.
De Vries pushing down on Saldini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
De Vries is working for a submission of some sort.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Saldini manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saldini working a defensive guard here.
Saldini wants to sweep but no luck.
Saldini can't keep his opponent in guard - De Vries advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Vries prevents Saldini from improving his position.
Saldini is pressing down on De Vries's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Saldini working a defensive guard here.
De Vries tries to free his leg and advance position but Saldini is retaining full guard.
Saldini seems keen to control De Vries's posture.
De Vries controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Saldini is adopting a defensive guard.
De Vries wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Saldini looking to control.
De Vries wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving. #T5#
De Vries won't allow Saldini to sweep him here.
De Vries is pushing down on Saldini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saldini is fighting to maintain full guard but De Vries has managed to sneak the leg through.
De Vries uses his free foot to push down on Saldini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saldini. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (0) vs (6) De Vries
De Vries tries to control but Saldini wriggling away.
Saldini really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
De Vries wants to control the pace but Saldini is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
De Vries is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Saldini is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Saldini flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. De Vries anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Saldini and secures both hooks! This could be bad! De Vries slips an arm under Saldini chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. De Vries has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. De Vries is squeezing on Saldini like an anaconda would it's prey. Saldini fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Schuyler De Vries!
Schuyler De Vries is the new lightweight champion!
Schuyler De Vries decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Elay Arson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Arson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Saldini was covering up waiting for the punch and Arson finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Arson
Arson is looking to pass into half guard but Saldini pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Saldini is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (2) Arson
Saldini sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arson is trying to keep Saldini in close.
Saldini wants to control from the top but Arson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Arson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saldini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saldini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Arson is keeping the position.#T1#
Arson keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully.
Saldini is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arson keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass. #T2#
Saldini is looking to pass into half guard but Arson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Arson is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (4) Arson
Arson pushes down on Saldini's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saldini gets back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saldini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arson slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arson trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well. #T3#
Arson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saldini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Saldini is defending against the submission attempts here by Arson.
Arson wants to take a breather but Saldini is having none of it.
Arson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Saldini haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Saldini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arson looking to pass the guard.
Saldini wants to hit a sweep here but Arson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Saldini there! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (2) vs (7) Arson#T4#
Saldini manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Saldini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Saldini trying to keep a closed guard but Arson is proving a slippery customer.
Arson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saldini trying to keep a closed guard but Arson is proving a slippery customer.
Saldini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (4) vs (7) Arson#T5#
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Arson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Arson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Arson looking for a guillotine here but Saldini defends easily.
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Arson controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
Saldini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (7) vs (7) Arson
Arson sneaks back into half guard.
Arson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saldini wants to control but Arson is keeping him busy. #T7#
Arson trying to get back to full guard but Saldini takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (10) vs (7) Arson
Saldini wants to control the pace but Arson is squirming around nicely.
Arson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arson is squirming around, avoiding Saldini's attempts to control the action.
Arson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saldini can't control as he wanted to and Arson manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T8#
Saldini wants to free his trapped foot but Arson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saldini is working hard here to advance position.
Saldini wants to control but Arson is keeping him busy. #T9##SUB#
Saldini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Arson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Arson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Saldini manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (13) vs (7) Arson
Saldini takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (16) vs (7) Arson
I really don't envy Arson right now.
Saldini struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T10#
I would not like to be Arson right now.
Arson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Saldini.
Saldini is hanging on to Arson's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Saldini working for the choke.
Saldini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11##SUB#
Saldini is looking for a choke. Arson gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Arson manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (16) vs (9) Arson
Arson looking to pass the guard.
Arson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (16) vs (12) Arson
Saldini is not content to let Arson control the position. #SUB2#
Arson swings around for an armbar but Saldini sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Arson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (18) vs (12) Arson#T12##SUB2#
Saldini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saldini has managed to get both his arms back between Arson's legs - danger averted.
Saldini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arson's guard.
Saldini passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (21) vs (12) Arson
Saldini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saldini controlling from mount. #T13#
Saldini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arson is looking to escape. #SUB#
Saldini with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Arson tries to hold on but Saldini postures up.
Saldini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arson is looking to escape. #T14#
Saldini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Arson tries to lock up and control but Saldini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arson tries to reverse the position but Saldini maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 21 to 12. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Tony Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD#
Hall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hall being controlled here momentarily.
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.
Saldini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hall manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (2) Saldini#T1#
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
Saldini 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.
Hall 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.
Saldini's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saldini stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.#T2#
Saldini is looking to pass into half guard but Hall pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hall is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (4) vs (2) Saldini
Hall postures up.
#SUB#
Hall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saldini looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saldini looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saldini! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hall (4) vs (6) Saldini
Saldini takes a little break here. Hall wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Saldini tries to advance to mount but Hall denies him. #T3#
Saldini is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Saldini content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Saldini is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Hall is looking for a sweep.
Hall prevents Saldini from improving position.
Hall seems a little lost for a moment, as Saldini dominates the positioning.#T5#
Saldini working away.
Saldini is trying to move to mount but Hall reverses beautifully and ends up in Saldini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (6) vs (6) Saldini
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall is looking to pass into half guard but Saldini pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Saldini is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (6) vs (8) Saldini
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Hall keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saldini slips nicely into half guard.
Saldini works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (6) vs (11) Saldini
Hall looks to move to half guard but instead Saldini has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (6) vs (13) Saldini
Hall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Saldini fails to move to back control. #T7##SUB2#
Saldini jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hall manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face as Saldini controls the position.
Saldini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hall's legs.
Hall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saldini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Saldini moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hall (6) vs (15) Saldini
Saldini wants to take Hall's back but he can't do it this time.
Saldini is still trying to improve position.
Hall really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saldini wants to control the pace but Hall is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Hall is trying to escape the mount.
Saldini trying to control but Hall is having none of it.
Saldini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Saldini controlling from mount. #T10#
Hall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hall regains half guard.
Saldini is looking to pass Hall's guard but actually Hall recovers to full guard.
Saldini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saldini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saldini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T11#
Hall controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
Saldini trying to move into half guard but instead Hall has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (8) vs (15) Saldini
Saldini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hall manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (8) vs (17) Saldini
Saldini is pushing down on Hall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hall is fighting to maintain full guard but Saldini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saldini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T12#
Saldini passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hall! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (8) vs (20) Saldini
Saldini wants to take his opponent's back but Hall doesn't allow it.
Saldini controlling the position easily from mount.
Saldini wants to control the pace but Hall is squirming around nicely.
Hall stops Saldini from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T13#
Saldini wants to control the pace but Hall is squirming around nicely.
Hall is desperately trying to improve his position but Saldini has a good base and remains in mount.
Hall wants to control but Saldini is having none of it.
Saldini takes Hall's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hall is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Hall (8) vs (23) Saldini
Hall staying busy and making it hard for Saldini to control. #T14#
Saldini is not going to allow Hall to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Saldini looking to break Hall's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hall remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Saldini will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Saldini trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Saldini trying to control momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jasper Harrington!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Harrington fails with the takedown#CL#
and Saldini counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saldini.
Harrington tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saldini just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harrington tries to pull guard but Saldini won't allow it.
Angelo Saldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasper Harrington.
Harrington is trying to pull guard but Saldini has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Harrington manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Saldini is pushing down on Harrington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Harrington is fighting to maintain full guard but Saldini has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Harrington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saldini pulls his head out easily.
Harrington is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Harrington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saldini uses his free foot to push down on Harrington's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Harrington. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (3) vs (0) Harrington
Saldini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Harrington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini takes Harrington's back. Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (6) vs (0) Harrington
Harrington is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Saldini looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Harrington taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Angelo Saldini! |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Bob Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brown tries to clinch but Saldini moves out of range.
Saldini is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Saldini is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Brown clinches with his opponent.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Saldini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brown tries for a takedown but Saldini manages to get underhooks.
Brown tries to pull guard but Saldini won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saldini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brown is working for takedown but Saldini is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saldini just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saldini walks away with a smile on his face. Brown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Saldini.
Saldini wants to counter the offense by Brown and move into the clinch position.
Brown tries for a takedown but Saldini circles away easily#CL2#
and Saldini counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saldini.
Saldini tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saldini tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Saldini drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Saldini is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saldini down to the mat. Saldini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saldini steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brown.
Brown goes for a double leg but Saldini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saldini continues to drive forward.
Saldini is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Brown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saldini to the ground. Brown is now in Saldini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Saldini
Brown is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Brown stays in close to Saldini's body and controls the position.
Saldini is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Brown trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Saldini#SUB#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully.
Saldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown pulls Saldini in close to his closed guard and prevents Saldini from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini postures up.
Saldini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (5) Saldini
Saldini has control of an arm but Brown manages to advance to Saldini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (6) vs (5) Saldini#T5##SUB#
Saldini defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brown's arms. #SUB#
Brown is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Brown looking for the choke from the back.
Saldini tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Saldini is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Saldini 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.#T6#
Saldini gets full guard.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown is looking to stall here but Saldini recovers full guard.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saldini's guard.
Saldini wants to get back to full guard.
Saldini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saldini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #T7#
Saldini working a defensive guard but Brown manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (9) vs (5) Saldini#SUB#
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown tries to advance to mount but can't.
Saldini can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom. #T8#
Brown just content to control the position.
Saldini is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brown working away.
Saldini is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Brown wants to control but Saldini is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saldini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown trying to control the position but Saldini is working away. #T10#
Saldini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Saldini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saldini has a hand on Brown's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brown takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (12) vs (5) Saldini#SUB#
Brown looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Saldini is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Saldini is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Saldini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saldini wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Saldini wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
#T12##SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saldini has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Saldini defends the submission attempt.
Brown is just content to waste time from the top position. Saldini takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Brown wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.
Saldini trying to control the position.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown postures up.
Saldini 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: Brown (12) vs (7) Saldini#T14#
Brown tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Saldini is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Brown wants to get back to full guard but Saldini has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (12) vs (10) Saldini
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini is looking to work his way around to Brown's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Saldini moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (12) vs (13) Saldini
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini wins on points by 13 to 12.
Angelo Saldini is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 14, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; John Johns! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Johns shoots in looking for a takedown but Saldini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johns's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saldini steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Johns.#TD#
Johns looking to score a takedown here. Saldini is defending well but Johns drives through and ends up in Saldini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johns (2) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini working a defensive guard here.
Saldini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns looking to pass the guard.
Saldini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johns (2) vs (2) Saldini#T1#
Johns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saldini manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johns (4) vs (2) Saldini
Saldini trying to control the position.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
Saldini is trying to keep Johns in close.
Saldini controlling Johns's posture.
Johns looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Johns postures up.
Johns looking to pass the guard.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Johns from controlling successfully.
Saldini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johns trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Johns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saldini keeping full guard, as Johns tries to pass. #T3#
Saldini looking for a sweep. Not yet Saldini, not yet.
Johns trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini keeping full guard, as Johns tries to pass.
Johns trying to move into half guard but instead Saldini has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johns (4) vs (4) Saldini
Johns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johns is controlling Saldini's posture.
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saldini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Saldini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johns's guard.
Johns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saldini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saldini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johns (8) vs (4) Saldini
Johns looking to hold on to the position here but Saldini rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Johns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johns has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johns looking to sit in guard and control but Saldini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johns (8) vs (6) Saldini
Johns is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Johns is retaining full guard. #T5#
Johns wants to sweep but no luck.
Saldini trying to control but Johns is working from the bottom.
Johns wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Johns is keeping the position.
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johns has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johns is trying to keep Saldini in close.
#T6#
Saldini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johns looking for a sweep. Not yet Johns, not yet.
Johns can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saldini controls the pace.
Johns wants to sweep here but Saldini controlling him for the moment.
Saldini trying to control but Johns is working from the bottom.
Johns 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#
Saldini passes into half guard.
Johns wants to improve his position but Saldini is controlling well.
Johns is working hard here to advance position.
Johns wants to control but Saldini passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Johns (8) vs (9) Saldini
Saldini tries to advance to mount but can't.
Johns tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Johns manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johns (10) vs (9) Saldini
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Johns has control of the leg.
Johns is trying to control. Saldini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johns controlling the action here.#SUB#
Johns is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saldini is just riding it out for now. Johns eventually gives up the hold.
Johns wants to control but Saldini is keeping him busy. #T9##SUB#
Johns wants to work for an arm triangle but Saldini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Saldini is trying to get back to full guard.
Saldini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saldini.
Saldini keeping full guard, as Johns tries to pass.
Saldini is trying to keep Johns in close.
Johns looking to sit in guard and control but Saldini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johns (10) vs (11) Saldini#T10#
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saldini stands and throws Johns's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Johns (10) vs (14) Saldini
Johns is looking to reverse the position.
Johns stops Saldini from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Saldini wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johns, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Johns (10) vs (16) Saldini#T11#
Saldini tries to control but Johns wriggling away.
Johns tries to hold on but Saldini postures up.
Saldini moves to his opponent's back but Johns bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Saldini. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johns (12) vs (16) Saldini
Saldini trying to control the position.
Saldini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12#
Johns trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johns passes Saldini's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Johns trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well.
Johns performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saldini won't allow Johns to pass to mount.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Johns is keen to just control but Saldini is a slippery customer.
Johns is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Saldini reverses the position - he's now on top in Johns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johns (12) vs (18) Saldini
Johns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saldini is one step ahead there.
Saldini pushes down on Johns's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns won't allow Saldini to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saldini in particular looking to stall.
Johns gets back to full guard.
#T14#
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Johns is keeping the position.
Saldini wants to control from the top but Johns keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini wins on points by 18 to 12. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jesse Pinkman!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Pinkman gets a clinch. #TD2#
Pinkman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Saldini regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Pinkman
Saldini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (2) Pinkman#SUB2#
Pinkman looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Saldini passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Pinkman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saldini is trying to control. Pinkman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pinkman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pinkman won't allow Saldini to pass to mount. #T1#
Pinkman wants to control but Saldini is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Pinkman is defending well.
Pinkman wants to control but Saldini is keeping busy.
Saldini is looking to advance position but Pinkman won't allow it.
Saldini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pinkman wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Saldini is thwarting Pinkman's attempts to control the position.
Saldini trying to control the action but Pinkman is working from the bottom.
Pinkman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saldini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saldini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saldini (2) vs (6) Pinkman#SUB2#
Pinkman looking for the choke from the back.
Saldini prevents Pinkman from getting a body triangle.
Saldini trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3##SUB2#
Pinkman 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, Saldini has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Saldini defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Pinkman looking to break Saldini's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Saldini remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pinkman will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Saldini looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Pinkman tightening his grip on Saldini, looking for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Saldini is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Saldini breaks Pinkman's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (4) vs (6) Pinkman
Saldini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (7) vs (6) Pinkman
Saldini trying to control the position but Pinkman is working away. #T5#
Pinkman is looking for a sweep.
Pinkman 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.
Pinkman stops Saldini from passing to mount. #SUB#
Saldini tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saldini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinkman keeps working. #T6#
Pinkman is trying to control Saldini's posture but Saldini avoids it.
Pinkman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pinkman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Pinkman actively working from the bottom here.
Saldini wants to control but Pinkman is keeping him busy.
Saldini works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (10) vs (6) Pinkman#T7#
Saldini trying to control but Pinkman is having none of it.
Saldini controlling the pace for now.
Pinkman tries to reverse the position but Saldini maintains control.
Pinkman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Saldini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pinkman is looking to escape. #T8#
Pinkman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pinkman is squirming around, avoiding Saldini's attempts to control the action.
Pinkman stops Saldini from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pinkman tries to reverse the position but Saldini maintains control.#T9#
Pinkman wants to hold on but Saldini pushes him away.
Pinkman regains half guard.
Pinkman is looking to improve his position.
Saldini has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (13) vs (6) Pinkman
Pinkman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saldini wants to control the pace but Pinkman is squirming around nicely.
Saldini is looking to work his way around to Pinkman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T10#
Saldini works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (16) vs (6) Pinkman
Pinkman is really stuck here.
Saldini avoiding Pinkman 's attempts to control his hands.
Pinkman is really stuck here.
Pinkman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Saldini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pinkman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Saldini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (19) vs (6) Pinkman#T11#
Saldini prevents Pinkman from getting the reversal.
Saldini tries to control but Pinkman wriggling away.
Saldini takes Pinkman's back. Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (22) vs (6) Pinkman
Pinkman is really stuck here.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Pinkman right now.
#T12#
Saldini tries to get the hooks in deep but Pinkman pushed the leg off.
Pinkman trying to control the hands but Saldini won't let him.
Saldini trying to control momentarily.
Pinkman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinkman moves into full guard.
#T13##SUB2#
Pinkman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pinkman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Pinkman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saldini gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pinkman is pulling down on Saldini's head to control his posture.
Saldini passes into half guard. #T14#
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Pinkman is defending well.
Pinkman tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Pinkman won't allow Saldini to pass to mount.
Saldini wants to advance to full mount but Pinkman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pinkman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini wants to control from the top but Pinkman keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 22 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kristof Pardi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pardi doesn't manage to clinch there - Saldini circles away.
As Pardi tries to get set, Saldini tries to push him back and clinch up but Pardi manages to avoid the attempt.
Pardi wants to clinch up but Saldini keeps it at a distance.
Saldini seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pardi has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Saldini is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Pardi instigates a clinch.
Pardi can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Pardi tightens his grip and picks Saldini up, before dumping him to the ground. Saldini manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Pardi
Saldini wants to sweep but no luck.
Saldini trying to control the position here.
Pardi pushing down on Saldini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pardi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saldini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pardi is pressing down on Saldini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saldini is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Pardi 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#
Pardi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saldini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pardi. #T1#
Pardi trying to pass the guard but Saldini defending well.
Saldini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pardi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Saldini manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (2) Pardi#SUB2#
Pardi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Pardi trying to control the position.
Saldini content to stall in guard here.
Saldini advances to half guard.
Saldini trying to pass the guard but Pardi defending well.
Saldini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (5) vs (2) Pardi
Saldini content just to control the position here.
Pardi tries to improve his position but instead Saldini has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (8) vs (2) Pardi#T3#
Pardi is really stuck here.
Saldini struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Saldini looking for the choke from the back.
Saldini doesn't have the hooks in and Pardi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (8) vs (4) Pardi
Saldini wants to sweep here but Pardi controlling him for the moment.
Pardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pardi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Pardi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saldini looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saldini looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saldini! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saldini (12) vs (4) Pardi#T4#
Pardi is looking to regain half guard here but Saldini keeps moving and retains side control.
Pardi is trying to work for a sweep but Saldini has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saldini (14) vs (4) Pardi
Saldini wants to control the pace but Pardi is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pardi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (17) vs (4) Pardi
Pardi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pardi trying to control the action but Saldini just sinks the hooks in. #T5#
Pardi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Saldini working for the choke.
Saldini has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pardi's body.
Will Saldini go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pardi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Saldini struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pardi tries to roll but Saldini sticks to his back.
#T6##SUB#
Saldini is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pardi is defending well though. Saldini let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Saldini is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pardi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pardi for a finish.
Pardi tries to break free.
#SUB#
Saldini is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Saldini is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pardi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Pardi is in bad spot here.
#T7##SUB#
Saldini is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pardi is defending well though. Saldini let's go of the attempt for now.
I would not like to be Pardi right now.
Saldini trying to control momentarily.
Pardi is in bad spot here.
Pardi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pardi keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Saldini working for the choke. #T8#
Pardi is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini is hanging on to Pardi's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Saldini tightening his grip on Pardi, looking for the choke.
Saldini wants to control but Pardi is keeping busy.
Pardi turns into Saldini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (17) vs (6) Pardi
Pardi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (17) vs (9) Pardi
Saldini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pardi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saldini (21) vs (9) Pardi
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T9#
Saldini tries to keep control of the position but Pardi is staying busy.
I really don't envy Pardi right now.
Pardi is still trying to improve position.
Saldini wants to control but Pardi is keeping busy.
Saldini controlling the position well here. Pardi rolled but Saldini kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Saldini is hanging on to Pardi's back as he tries to escape.
Saldini doesn't have the hooks in and Pardi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (21) vs (11) Pardi
Saldini looking to control.
Saldini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pardi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T10#
Pardi looking to sit in guard and control but Saldini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (23) vs (11) Pardi#SUB#
Saldini drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saldini jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saldini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pardi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Saldini's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Pardi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Pardi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Saldini passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (26) vs (11) Pardi
Saldini wants to control but Pardi is keeping him busy. #T11#
Pardi is looking for a sweep.
Pardi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Saldini's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pardi manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saldini won't allow Pardi to sweep him here.
Pardi can't keep his opponent in guard - Saldini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saldini passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (29) vs (11) Pardi
Saldini 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#
Saldini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pardi is looking to escape.
Pardi is trying desperately to improve position.
Saldini is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Pardi is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (32) vs (11) Pardi
Saldini controlling well, preventing Pardi from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Saldini is looking for the choke from the back position but Pardi is controlling his hands well.
Saldini controlling from the back.#T13#
I really don't envy Pardi right now.
Pardi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Saldini's guard. Nice work there by Pardi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (32) vs (13) Pardi
Saldini looking for a sweep. Not yet Saldini, not yet.
Pardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saldini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pardi is one step ahead there.
Saldini keeping full guard, as Pardi tries to pass. #T14#
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Pardi from controlling successfully.
Saldini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (34) vs (13) Pardi
Saldini passes Pardi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pardi wants to improve his position but Saldini is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pardi trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 34 to 13. |
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