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Stepping Stone 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Smasher Man!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hlervu goes for a double leg but Man avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Man continues to drive forward.
Man feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Hlervu gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (0) Man#SUB#
Man is defending against the submission attempts here by Hlervu.
Hlervu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Man manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Hlervu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
Hlervu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Man wants to improve his position but instead Hlervu has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hlervu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hlervu is thwarting Man's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Man can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hlervu wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it.
Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Man trying to control from the bottom.
Hlervu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Man is trying to maintain the position but Hlervu is very close to passing his half guard.
Hlervu is looking to advance position but Man won't allow it.
Man wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Man tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.#T4#
Hlervu controlling the action here.
Hlervu could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T5#
Man wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy.
Hlervu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hlervu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Man for as long as he can get away with.
Man tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
Man is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Hlervu not doing much here.
Hlervu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (0) Man
Hlervu controlling from the full mount. #T7#
Man tries to reverse the position but Hlervu maintains control.
Man is squirming around, avoiding Hlervu's attempts to control the action.
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hlervu looking to control but Man is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hlervu avoids the attempt from Man to control.#T8#
Hlervu controlling the position easily from mount.
Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Man is squirming around, avoiding Hlervu's attempts to control the action.
Hlervu controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Man really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hlervu controlling from mount.
Hlervu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hlervu'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.#T10#
Hlervu wants to control the pace but Man is squirming around nicely.
Hlervu controlling his opponent. #T11#
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.
Man is trying to escape the mount.
Hlervu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Man 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.#T12#
Hlervu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Man is trying desperately to improve position.
Man is squirming around, avoiding Hlervu's attempts to control the action.
Man 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: Hlervu (5) vs (2) Man#T13#
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hlervu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hlervu controlling the position.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlervu is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Hlervu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Hlervu throws his legs up looking for a submission but Man uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (5) Man
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hlervu is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Hlervu gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Hlervu takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Tendren Hlervu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Klaas Jan Tijhoff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Barthelemy Boganda!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Tijhoff closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boganda to the mat! Boganda manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tijhoff (2) vs (0) Boganda#SUB2#
Boganda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tijhoff gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boganda trying to keep a closed guard but Tijhoff is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Tijhoff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boganda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tijhoff has managed to get both his arms back between Boganda's legs - danger averted.
Tijhoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Boganda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tijhoff preventing the sweep.
Tijhoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boganda is keeping the position for now.
Tijhoff trying to control but Boganda is working from the bottom. #T1#
Tijhoff's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boganda keeping full guard, as Tijhoff tries to pass. #SUB2#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tijhoff trying to control but Boganda is working from the bottom.
Tijhoff passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boganda is staying active underneath Tijhoff, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boganda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tijhoff is working away from the top position though.
Tijhoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boganda keeps working.
Tijhoff trying to advance position but Boganda counters by regaining guard.
Tijhoff stopping the sweep attempt from Boganda.
Boganda controls Tijhoff momentarily but Tijhoff frees himself. #T2#
Tijhoff wants to control from the top but Boganda keeps moving. #SUB2#
Boganda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tijhoff defends well.
Tijhoff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boganda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boganda keeping moving, preventing Tijhoff from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Boganda working for a triangle but Tijhoff defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Boganda has his foot on Tijhoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tijhoff works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB2#
Boganda is looking for a triangle but Tijhoff pushes his legs off easily.
Tijhoff trying to control but Boganda is working from the bottom.
Tijhoff wants to pass the guard but Boganda is keeping the position.
We've been informed that Boganda has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boganda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boganda trying to keep a closed guard but Tijhoff is proving a slippery customer.
Tijhoff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boganda is keeping the position for now.
Tijhoff is working hard here to advance position.
Boganda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tijhoff manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tijhoff (2) vs (2) Boganda#T4#
Tijhoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tijhoff keeping moving, preventing Boganda from controlling successfully.
Boganda controlling from the top position.
Boganda pushes down on Tijhoff's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tijhoff won't allow Boganda to pass to mount.
Tijhoff is trying to control but can't.
Tijhoff is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T5#
Tijhoff tries to roll over but Boganda keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Boganda is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Boganda is trying for a kimura here. Tijhoff looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Boganda wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Barthelemy Boganda!
Our winner, Barthelemy Boganda, 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Glen Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Max D Alessandro!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
D Alessandro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barnes circles away.
As D Alessandro tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but D Alessandro manages to avoid the attempt.
Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - D Alessandro circles away.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up but D Alessandro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
D Alessandro looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes leaves D Alessandro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Glen Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max D Alessandro.
D Alessandro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Barnes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) D Alessandro
Barnes working away.
D Alessandro holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but D Alessandro keeps working.
D Alessandro wants to control but Barnes postures up.
Barnes is staying tight to D Alessandro's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
D Alessandro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Barnes seems content to control.
D Alessandro is trying to maintain the position but Barnes is very close to passing his half guard.
D Alessandro is looking to improve his position.
D Alessandro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
D Alessandro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnes is working away from the top position though.
D Alessandro is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
D Alessandro wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
D Alessandro wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes is taking a breather. D Alessandro 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.
Barnes is looking to advance position but D Alessandro won't allow it.
D Alessandro is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but D Alessandro is retaining full guard. #T3#
D Alessandro wants to sweep but no luck.
D Alessandro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Barnes controls the pace.
D Alessandro wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Barnes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
D Alessandro seems keen to control Barnes's posture.
D Alessandro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (2) D Alessandro
D Alessandro trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes has control of D Alessandro's left arm, preventing D Alessandro from doing any damage. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but D Alessandro pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes working a defensive guard but D Alessandro manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (5) D Alessandro
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
D Alessandro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnes has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5#
D Alessandro wants to control for a moment but Barnes uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes trying to control but D Alessandro postures up.
D Alessandro wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
D Alessandro wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Barnes is pressing down on D Alessandro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Barnes keeping full guard, as D Alessandro tries to pass. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but D Alessandro defends easily.
Barnes is trying to control the position but D Alessandro postures up.
D Alessandro looking to pass the guard.
D Alessandro stands and throws Barnes's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (4) vs (8) D Alessandro
D Alessandro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Barnes's legs.
Barnes gets back to half guard.#T7#
Barnes is looking to control D Alessandro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
D Alessandro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barnes's guard.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but D Alessandro is very close to passing his half guard.
D Alessandro is looking to stall here but Barnes recovers full guard.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
D Alessandro trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB#
D Alessandro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
D Alessandro trying to move into half guard but instead Barnes has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (8) D Alessandro
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
D Alessandro keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barnes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down D Alessandro for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Barnes wants to pass the guard but D Alessandro is keeping the position.
D Alessandro trying to control the position.
Barnes sitting in guard here, content to control.
D Alessandro is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from D Alessandro.#T10#
Barnes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. D Alessandro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as D Alessandro holds on and takes a little breather.
D Alessandro controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
D Alessandro has control of Barnes's left arm, preventing Barnes from doing any damage.
Barnes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
D Alessandro wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment. #T11#
D Alessandro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (6) vs (10) D Alessandro
D Alessandro tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Barnes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead D Alessandro passes into half guard.
D Alessandro wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
D Alessandro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T12#
Barnes has his hands clasped together around D Alessandro's back. He's all about the action.
D Alessandro wants to take a breather but Barnes is having none of it.
D Alessandro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barnes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Barnes actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
D Alessandro is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for D Alessandro to get the leverage. #T13#
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as D Alessandro controls the pace.#SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but D Alessandro defends easily.
D Alessandro trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
D Alessandro is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
D Alessandro trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
D Alessandro stopping the sweep attempt from Barnes.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes 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.
D Alessandro tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as D Alessandro controls the pace.
D Alessandro wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
D Alessandro wins on points by 10 to 6. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Damian Drago!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Drago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jake Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Barnes clinches. #TD#
Barnes decides to pull guard.
Barnes pulls Drago in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Drago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnes! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (0) Drago
Drago gets back to half guard.
Drago 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.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Drago is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Drago does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Drago is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (7) vs (0) Drago
Barnes wants to control but Drago is keeping him busy.
Barnes is really struggling to control Drago but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Drago tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drago sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Drago is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Drago looking for subs from the bottom but Barnes mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (10) vs (0) Drago
Drago looks winded!
Drago is wriggling around trying to escape.
Barnes controlling the pace for now.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Barnes content just to control the position here.
Barnes looking to control but Drago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Barnes is working for a guillotine from mount but Drago frees his head quite easily.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drago is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Barnes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Drago is surviving well by controlling Barnes's body position as best he can.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes trying to control but Drago is having none of it.
Drago is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Barnes looking to control but Drago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drago is working to get back to half guard.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drago tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.#SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine from mount but Drago is having none of it.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drago is looking to escape. #SUB#
Barnes has hold of Drago's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Drago manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T5##SUB#
Barnes working for a guillotine from mount but Drago is in no mood to give up.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes controlling from the full mount.
Drago is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Barnes content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Barnes wants to finish this one by submission but Drago is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Barnes.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Drago is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Barnes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Drago is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Barnes has control of Drago's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Drago regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Drago can't escape the position.
#T7#
Barnes controlling from mount.
Drago keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Barnes has control of Drago's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Drago regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Drago is squirming around nicely.
Barnes controlling from the full mount.
Barnes trying to control but Drago is having none of it. #T8#
Drago can't escape the position.
Barnes controlling his opponent.
Drago is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Drago defends it well.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drago is looking to escape.
Drago is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnes looking to control but Drago is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Drago is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Drago is squirming around nicely.
Drago is looking to get to half guard.
Barnes tries to control but Drago wriggling away. #SUB#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Drago manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barnes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (13) vs (0) Drago
Barnes advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (15) vs (0) Drago
Drago is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drago keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnes trying to control but Drago is having none of it. #SUB#
Barnes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Barnes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T11#
Drago is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Drago defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Barnes.
Drago 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: Barnes (15) vs (2) Drago#SUB2#
Drago is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (17) vs (2) Drago
Barnes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Barnes trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom. #T12#
Barnes passes into half guard.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Drago defends it.
Drago tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Drago has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Barnes. Oh but Drago has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Barnes goes limp - he's gone! Drago jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Damian Drago!
An out of breath and clearly excited Damian Drago thanked Nutritional Shaved Ice for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Mamontov dives in for a single leg takedown but Hall sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mamontov. #TD#
Hall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mamontov's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Mamontov
Hall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mamontov tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Mamontov is controlling Hall's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall controlling the action here.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Hall passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Mamontov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamontov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mamontov tries to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Mamontov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mamontov wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall 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#
Hall forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hall (8) vs (0) Mamontov
Hall biding his time, controlling Mamontov.
Mamontov is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamontov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Hall is trying to stick to Mamontov's back but Mamontov is turning into Hall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mamontov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (8) vs (2) Mamontov
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hall keeping full guard, as Mamontov tries to pass.
Hall is pulling down on Mamontov's head to control his posture. #T3#
Hall 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: Hall (10) vs (2) Mamontov
Mamontov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mamontov controlling Hall's posture.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mamontov trying to control the position here.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mamontov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hall passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Mamontov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mamontov tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg. #T5##SUB2#
Mamontov looking for submissions off his back.
Hall controlling the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.
Mamontov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Mamontov gets back to full guard.
Mamontov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Mamontov working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mamontov 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#
Hall content to stall in guard here.
Hall postures up.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall slips nicely into half guard.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Mamontov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mamontov tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (13) vs (2) Mamontov
Mamontov stops Hall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T8#
Mamontov is trying to escape the mount.
Hall moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hall (16) vs (2) Mamontov
Hall has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mamontov's body.
Hall'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.
Mamontov is in bad spot here.
Mamontov keeps trying to improve his position.
Hall is riding his opponent, not letting Mamontov buck him off. #T9#
Mamontov wants to escape the position.
What can Mamontov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mamontov wants to control his opponent's hands but Hall gets his hands free.
Hall is riding his opponent, not letting Mamontov buck him off.
Mamontov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10#
Hall controlling the position well here. Mamontov rolled but Hall kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mamontov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hall controlling from the back.
Mamontov trying to control the position but Hall manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Mamontov right now.
#T11#
Hall avoiding Mamontov 's attempts to control his hands.
Hall controlling the position well here. Mamontov rolled but Hall kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mamontov wants to control his opponent's hands but Hall gets his hands free.
Mamontov can't escape the position.
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.
#T12#
Further stalling from Hall.#T13#
Mamontov turns into Hall and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (16) vs (4) Mamontov
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hall (18) vs (4) Mamontov
Hall is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamontov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Mamontov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall stays in close to Mamontov's body and controls the position.
Hall passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (21) vs (4) Mamontov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall working away.
The referee asks Hall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hall prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 21 to 4.
Scott Hall thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ryoko Imaeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Snail Tail!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Tail gets tackled into the cage by Imaeda. Imaeda maintains the clinch. #TD#
Imaeda pulls guard successfully.
Imaeda looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Imaeda wants to control position but Tail is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Imaeda here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Snail Tail!
After the fight, Snail Tail 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ian Bigg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Elvul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bigg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elvul shoots in looking for a takedown but Bigg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Elvul's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Bigg darts in and clinches Elvul up against the cage.#TD#
Bigg jumps into guard, dragging Elvul to the mat.
Bigg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Bigg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bigg wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elvul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Bigg 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.
Elvul trying to control but Bigg is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bigg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bigg (2) vs (0) Elvul
Bigg trying to control but Elvul is working from the bottom.
Elvul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Elvul has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Bigg from controlling successfully.
Bigg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elvul is keeping the position for now.
Elvul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Elvul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bigg is one step ahead there.
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bigg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Bigg trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elvul is trying to keep Bigg in close.
Bigg advances to half guard.
Bigg tries to pass to full mount but Elvul defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Bigg'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.
Bigg passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (5) vs (0) Elvul
Elvul is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Bigg is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Elvul is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Elvul is trying to control Bigg's posture but Bigg avoids it.
Elvul being controlled for a moment.
Bigg tries to move to mount but Elvul blocks the move with his legs.
Bigg wants to control but Elvul is keeping him busy. #T5#
Bigg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Elvul is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Elvul manages to get back to half guard.
Elvul tries to roll over but Bigg keeps him under control.
Bigg wants to control but Elvul is keeping him busy. #T6#
Elvul wants to improve his position but Bigg is controlling well.
Bigg trying to pass the guard but Elvul defending well.
Bigg prevents Elvul from improving his position.
Bigg is trying to control. Elvul wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bigg wants to pass the guard but Elvul is defending well.
Elvul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Elvul is trying to control but Bigg passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (8) vs (0) Elvul
Bigg trying to control the action but Elvul is working from the bottom.
Elvul prevents Bigg from moving into mount. #SUB#
Bigg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bigg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Elvul is letting Bigg control him for a moment.
Elvul manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bigg (8) vs (2) Elvul#T8#
Elvul is looking to stall here but Bigg recovers full guard. #SUB#
Elvul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bigg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elvul has managed to get both his arms back between Bigg's legs - danger averted.
Elvul won't allow Bigg to sweep him here.
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bigg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elvul manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bigg (10) vs (2) Elvul
Bigg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Bigg looking to sit in guard and control but Elvul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bigg (10) vs (4) Elvul
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bigg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bigg (12) vs (4) Elvul
Bigg looking to sit in guard and control but Elvul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bigg (12) vs (6) Elvul
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bigg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Elvul defends it easily.#T10#
Elvul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bigg is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Bigg has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Elvul 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 Bigg. Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (12) vs (9) Elvul
Bigg is being controlled here.
Elvul moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bigg (12) vs (11) Elvul
Bigg working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Bigg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bigg manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Elvul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Elvul trying to control but Bigg is working from the bottom. #T12#
Elvul's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Bigg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elvul 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.
Bigg wants to sweep here but Elvul controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Bigg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T13#
Bigg pulls Elvul in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Bigg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elvul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elvul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bigg wants to improve his position but instead Elvul has moved into half guard.
Bigg trying to control but Elvul postures up.
#T14#
Elvul content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bigg is trying to control but Elvul passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bigg (12) vs (14) Elvul
Bigg gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bigg tries to roll over but Elvul keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul wins on points by 14 to 12.
Dreynos Elvul thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Diego Nogueira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Matt Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nogueira doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nogueira (0) vs (2) Barnes
Nogueira wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (0) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes prevents Nogueira from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine from mount but Nogueira is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Nogueira regains half guard.
Nogueira wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy.
Nogueira has a hand on Barnes's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barnes takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (0) vs (8) Barnes#T1#
Barnes prevents Nogueira from getting the reversal.
Barnes controlling his opponent.
Nogueira is squirming around, avoiding Barnes's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira is desperately trying to improve his position but Barnes has a good base and remains in mount.
Barnes controlling his opponent.
Nogueira manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Nogueira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nogueira sees it coming and defends easily.
Barnes prevents Nogueira from improving his position.#SUB#
Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.
Nogueira wants to control but Barnes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nogueira tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.#T3#
Nogueira wants to sweep but Barnes has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nogueira (0) vs (11) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nogueira regains half guard.
Barnes is pressing down on Nogueira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nogueira is holding on for now.
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Nogueira defends it.
Nogueira moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira is keeping the position for now.
Nogueira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira is keeping the position for now.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully. #T5##SUB#
Nogueira working for submissions but it's allowed Barnes to get to half guard.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Nogueira defends it.
Nogueira wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#T6##SUB2#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Nogueira defends the submission attempt.
Nogueira gets back to full guard.
Nogueira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving. #SUB#
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barnes trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Nogueira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (2) vs (11) Barnes#T7#
Nogueira postures up.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nogueira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (2) vs (13) Barnes
Barnes won't allow Nogueira to sweep him here.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Barnes is now in half guard.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Nogueira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nogueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Nogueira working a defensive guard here.
Barnes pushing down on Nogueira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes is pressing down on Nogueira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nogueira is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Barnes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nogueira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Nogueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nogueira is keeping the position for now.
Nogueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nogueira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (4) vs (13) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nogueira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nogueira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nogueira trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T10#
Nogueira looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (4) vs (15) Barnes
Barnes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
Barnes preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nogueira working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Nogueira pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.#T11#
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nogueira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (6) vs (15) Barnes
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Nogueira looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Nogueira trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Nogueira looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (6) vs (17) Barnes
Barnes trying to control but Nogueira is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
Nogueira wants to control the position but Barnes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T13#
Nogueira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Nogueira working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Barnes has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Nogueira defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nogueira is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold. #T14#
Nogueira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barnes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barnes's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nogueira (10) vs (17) Barnes
Nogueira tries to get the hooks in deep but Barnes pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Nogueira tightening his grip on Barnes, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Nogueira tightening his grip on Barnes, looking for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes breaks Nogueira's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nogueira (10) vs (19) Barnes
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 19 to 10.
A very excited looking Matt Barnes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Zhan Dhelan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kazuki Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Dhelan has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Takeda decides to pull guard.
Dhelan trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom.
Dhelan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dhelan (3) vs (0) Takeda
Dhelan just content to control the position.
Dhelan is looking to take a break and control but Takeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dhelan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Takeda stops Dhelan from passing to mount.
Takeda is looking to regain half guard here but Dhelan keeps moving and retains side control.
Dhelan 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.
Dhelan gets to mount! Takeda was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dhelan (5) vs (0) Takeda
Dhelan avoids the attempt from Takeda to control.
Dhelan controlling the position easily from mount. #T2##SUB#
Dhelan has hold of Takeda's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Takeda manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dhelan controlling from the full mount.
Takeda is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dhelan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Takeda has worked his arm free - good work by Takeda!
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Dhelan swings around for an armbar but Takeda sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dhelan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dhelan (5) vs (2) Takeda#T3##SUB#
Dhelan working for submissions but it's allowed Takeda to get to half guard.
Takeda controlling the action here.
Takeda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dhelan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takeda trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Dhelan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Dhelan tries to get to full guard but Takeda has control of the leg.
Takeda controlling the action here.
Dhelan is looking for a sweep. Takeda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dhelan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Takeda is looking to stall here but Dhelan recovers full guard.
Takeda preventing the sweep.
Takeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Dhelan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Takeda content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dhelan has locked up a guillotine! Dhelan's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Takeda is holding on here and Dhelan must be using up a lot of energy. Takeda has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dhelan gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zhan Dhelan!
After winning the bout, Zhan Dhelan 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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