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SSG 240 Ozymandias vs Pushkin 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Philip Biggs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dontez Yates!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Yates has taken the fight to the clinch.
Biggs tries to pull guard but Yates won't allow it.
Yates wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Yates turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Yates manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Biggs (0) vs (4) Yates#SUB2#
Yates is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Biggs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Biggs is looking to reverse the position.
Biggs is trying to control Yates's posture but Yates avoids it. #SUB2#
Yates is working to tighten his grip on Biggs's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Biggs has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Yates is really squeezing tight and eventually Biggs passes out! Yates breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dontez Yates! |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Viktor Van Der Sloot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ian Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Van Der Sloot darts in looking for a takedown but Mesquita gets double underhooks and turns Van Der Sloot into the cage. #TD#
Van Der Sloot has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mesquita uses from the top position.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Der Sloot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Van Der Sloot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.
Van Der Sloot keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Van Der Sloot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.#SUB#
Van Der Sloot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Der Sloot looking to control.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Der Sloot is retaining full guard.
Mesquita trying to control but Van Der Sloot is working from the bottom.
Van Der Sloot looking to control.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita advances to half guard. #T2#
Van Der Sloot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mesquita is working away from the top position though.
Mesquita is keen to just control but Van Der Sloot is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Der Sloot has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Mesquita is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Der Sloot is just riding it out for now. Mesquita eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Van Der Sloot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Mesquita is pressing down on Van Der Sloot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Der Sloot is holding on for now.
Van Der Sloot is refusing to be controlled, as Mesquita sits in half guard.
Mesquita controlling the action here.
Mesquita works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (3) Mesquita
Mesquita trying to control but Van Der Sloot is having none of it. #T4#
Van Der Sloot wants to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
Van Der Sloot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Van Der Sloot tries to reverse the position but Mesquita maintains control.
Mesquita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Van Der Sloot is looking to escape.
Van Der Sloot is looking to improve his position but Mesquita isn't that keen on the idea.
Mesquita looking to control and managing it successfully.
Van Der Sloot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T5#
Van Der Sloot wants to control but Mesquita is having none of it.
Van Der Sloot can't escape the position.
Van Der Sloot is working hard here to advance position.
Mesquita is trying to take his opponent's back.
Van Der Sloot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Van Der Sloot tries to lock up and control but Mesquita gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Van Der Sloot is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Mesquita is looking to work his way around to Van Der Sloot's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Van Der Sloot is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Mesquita has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Van Der Sloot (0) vs (6) Mesquita
Van Der Sloot trying to control the hands but Mesquita won't let him.
Mesquita trying to control.#SUB2#
Mesquita is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Van Der Sloot defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mesquita is looking to control Van Der Sloot but Van Der Sloot is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T7#
Van Der Sloot manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mesquita's guard. Nice work there by Van Der Sloot.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Der Sloot (2) vs (6) Mesquita
Mesquita can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Der Sloot controls the pace.
Mesquita looking to control.
#SUB2#
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Van Der Sloot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Van Der Sloot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Van Der Sloot defends it easily.
#T8#
Van Der Sloot looking to pass the guard.
Van Der Sloot postures up.
#SUB2#
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Der Sloot is aware though and is defending well.
Van Der Sloot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Der Sloot preventing the sweep.
Van Der Sloot postures up.
#T9##SUB2#
Van Der Sloot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mesquita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Der Sloot has managed to get both his arms back between Mesquita's legs - danger averted.
Mesquita is trying to hold Van Der Sloot in close to prevent damage but Van Der Sloot has managed to pass into half guard.
Van Der Sloot not doing much here.
Van Der Sloot'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#
Mesquita tries to get to full guard but Van Der Sloot has control of the leg.
Van Der Sloot trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it.
Van Der Sloot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Van Der Sloot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T11#
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Van Der Sloot from controlling successfully.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Van Der Sloot content to stall in guard here.
Van Der Sloot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mesquita for as long as he can get away with.
Mesquita is pulling down on Van Der Sloot's head to control his posture.
Van Der Sloot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Mesquita has Van Der Sloot pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Mesquita working for submissions but it's allowed Van Der Sloot to get to half guard.
Van Der Sloot is controlling the pace.
Van Der Sloot wants to pass to mount but Mesquita is defending the position. #T14#
Van Der Sloot trying to control from half guard but Mesquita is working away.
Van Der Sloot works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Van Der Sloot (5) vs (6) Mesquita
Mesquita tries to lock up and control but Van Der Sloot 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!
Van Der Sloot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mesquita is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mesquita wins on points by 6 to 5. |
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Joshua Costa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Chad Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wellington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Costa tries to clinch up but Wellington circles away and keeps his distance.
Wellington changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
Wellington forces Costa back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Wellington is trying to trip Costa. He has hold of a leg but Costa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wellington persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Costa (0) vs (2) Wellington
Costa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wellington trying to control the position from guard on top but Costa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Costa trying to keep a closed guard but Wellington is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Costa is really struggling to control Wellington but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wellington is pushing down on Costa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Costa is fighting to maintain full guard but Wellington has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Wellington works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Costa (0) vs (5) Wellington
Costa is looking to regain half guard here but Wellington keeps moving and retains side control.
Wellington taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Wellington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Costa, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Wellington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Costa is letting Wellington control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Wellington tries for a kimura but Costa is defending well.
Costa struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Wellington goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Costa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wellington's guard! Nice work there by Costa! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Costa (2) vs (5) Wellington#T3##SUB2#
Wellington looking for a guillotine here but Costa defends easily.
Wellington controls Costa momentarily but Costa frees himself.
Costa trying to control the position from guard on top but Wellington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Wellington working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Costa has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Wellington looking for submissions off his back.
Costa trying to control the pace.
Costa wants to take a breather but Wellington is having none of it. #T5#
Costa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wellington is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Costa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wellington sees it coming and defends easily.
Wellington is staying active underneath Costa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Costa is pressing down on Wellington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wellington is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Wellington looking for submissions off his back.
Wellington is trying to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB#
Costa seems to be working for a kimura but Wellington defends the submission attempt.
Wellington is looking for a sweep. Costa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wellington is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Costa wants to control but Wellington is keeping him busy.
Wellington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Costa is keen to just control but Wellington is a slippery customer.
Wellington is looking for a sweep. Costa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Costa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wellington keeps working. #T8#
Costa slows the pace down in half guard.
Wellington tries to roll over but Costa keeps him under control.
Costa is keen to just control but Wellington is a slippery customer.
Wellington trying to control but Costa postures up.
#T9##SUB#
Costa 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.
Costa trying to pass the guard but Wellington defending well.
Wellington is staying active underneath Costa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Costa is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Wellington reverses the position - he's now on top in Costa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Costa (2) vs (7) Wellington#T10#
Wellington passes Costa's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Wellington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Costa is trying to get back to full guard.
Wellington keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Costa is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Wellington trying to control from half guard but Costa is working away.
Costa is looking to get back to full guard here but Wellington has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Costa (2) vs (10) Wellington
Wellington trying to control the action but Costa is working from the bottom.
Wellington takes a little break here. Costa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T12#
Costa looking for a sweep but Wellington has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Costa (2) vs (12) Wellington
Wellington looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Wellington goes for an armbar but Costa turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Costa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Costa (4) vs (12) Wellington
Wellington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13##SUB2#
Costa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wellington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wellington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wellington is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Wellington is looking for a triangle but Costa pushes his legs off easily.
#T14#
Costa wants to pass the guard but Wellington is keeping the position.
Wellington controls Costa momentarily but Costa frees himself.
Costa trying to control but Wellington 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!
Wellington wins on points by 12 to 4. |
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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 1 wins and 5 losses; Sandor CleaPain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Faster Adamz!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Adamz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: CleaPain (0) vs (4) Adamz
My spies in Gumburcules Gym inform me that Adamz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Adamz swings around for an armbar but CleaPain sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Adamz's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (4) Adamz
Adamz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
CleaPain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and CleaPain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adamz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (2) vs (6) Adamz
Adamz preventing the sweep.
CleaPain trying to control the position.
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.
Adamz passes into half guard.
Adamz wants to advance to full mount but CleaPain doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Adamz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Adamz looking to pass the guard.
Adamz stands and throws CleaPain's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (2) vs (9) Adamz#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, CleaPain has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Adamz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
CleaPain struggling a bit here.#T2#
CleaPain prevents Adamz from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Adamz tries for a kimura but CleaPain is defending well.
CleaPain prevents Adamz from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Adamz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
CleaPain holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T3##SUB2#
Adamz tries for a kimura but CleaPain is defending well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adamz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Adamz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, CleaPain has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4##SUB2#
Adamz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Adamz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, CleaPain has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Adamz but great work by CleaPain. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: CleaPain (6) vs (9) Adamz
Adamz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but CleaPain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Adamz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Adamz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a triangle but CleaPain pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
CleaPain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and CleaPain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T5#
Adamz working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Adamz working for a triangle but CleaPain defends it easily.
CleaPain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Adamz has his foot on CleaPain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. CleaPain works his way back into a safe position though.
Adamz 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.#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CleaPain defends well.#T6##SUB2#
Adamz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Adamz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because CleaPain has passed into half guard!
Adamz is looking to improve his position.
Adamz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adamz.#SUB2#
Adamz looking for a guillotine here but CleaPain defends easily.
#T7##SUB2#
Adamz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CleaPain defends well.#SUB2#
Adamz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
CleaPain works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T8#
Adamz is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Adamz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adamz is pressing down on CleaPain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
CleaPain passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (9) vs (9) Adamz
Adamz manages to work his way to half guard, despite CleaPain's best efforts.
Adamz wants to improve his position but CleaPain is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Adamz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Adamz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Adamz has his foot on CleaPain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. CleaPain works his way back into a safe position though.
Adamz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and CleaPain defends well.#SUB2#
CleaPain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adamz looks winded!#SUB#
CleaPain drops back looking for a leg! Adamz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adamz manages to kick CleaPain off! CleaPain jumps back into Adamz's guard. #T10##SUB2#
Adamz looking for a guillotine here but CleaPain defends easily.
CleaPain won't allow Adamz to sweep him here. #SUB#
CleaPain has gone for a leg lock! Adamz slips out almost immediately though and dives into CleaPain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: CleaPain (9) vs (11) Adamz
CleaPain keeping full guard, as Adamz tries to pass.
CleaPain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T11#
Adamz passes into half guard.
CleaPain is looking for a sweep. Adamz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Adamz wants to work for an arm triangle but CleaPain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Adamz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a kimura here.
#T12##SUB2#
Adamz is working for a kimura but CleaPain is defending it quite comfortably.
Adamz trying to pass the guard but CleaPain defending well. #T13#
CleaPain wants to get back to full guard.
CleaPain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adamz is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Adamz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but CleaPain sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Adamz seems to be working for a kimura but CleaPain defends the submission attempt.
Adamz prevents CleaPain from improving his position.#T14##SUB2#
Adamz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
CleaPain is looking for a sweep. Adamz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Adamz is looking for a kimura but CleaPain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adamz to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Adamz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adamz passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: CleaPain (9) vs (14) Adamz
And that's the end of the fight!
Adamz wins on points by 14 to 9.
A very excited looking Faster Adamz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Reed rushes De Moncey and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
De Moncey drags the fight down to the ground.
De Moncey is trying to control the position but Reed postures up. #SUB#
De Moncey looking for a guillotine here but Reed defends easily.
De Moncey 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.
Reed trying to control but De Moncey is working from the bottom.
Reed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Moncey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but De Moncey is retaining full guard.
Reed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reed trying to control but De Moncey is working from the bottom.
De Moncey wants to improve his position but instead Reed has moved into half guard.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that Reed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
De Moncey is looking for a sweep. Reed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Reed is pressing down on De Moncey's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Moncey is holding on for now. #SUB#
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Reed is looking for a kimura but De Moncey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reed to get the leverage. #T3#
Reed wants to take a breather but De Moncey is having none of it.
De Moncey is pressing down on Reed's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Reed drops back looking for a leg! De Moncey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Moncey manages to kick Reed off! Reed jumps back into De Moncey's guard.
Reed stopping the sweep attempt from De Moncey.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed postures up.
#T4##SUB#
De Moncey is looking for a triangle but Reed pushes his legs off easily.
Reed stopping the sweep attempt from De Moncey.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Moncey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Moncey wants to sweep but no luck.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Moncey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Reed wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving.
De Moncey is trying to control the position but Reed postures up.
Reed controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reed looking to pass the guard. #T6#
De Moncey trying to control the position.
#SUB#
De Moncey working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Reed has passed into half guard!
De Moncey wants to improve his position but Reed is controlling well.
De Moncey is working hard here to advance position.
Reed is controlling the pace.
Reed moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Moncey (0) vs (3) Reed#T7#
Reed trying to control the position but De Moncey is working away.
Reed taking a break here but De Moncey is having none of it and regains half guard.
Reed wants to pass the guard but De Moncey is defending well.
Reed with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8##SUB2#
Reed 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#
Reed is working for a submission of some sort.
Reed works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Moncey (0) vs (6) Reed#T9#
Reed controlling from the full mount.
De Moncey is trying to escape the mount.
Reed controlling the pace for now. #T10#
De Moncey is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Reed is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But De Moncey has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from De Moncey! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (2) vs (6) Reed#SUB2#
Reed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Moncey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11#
De Moncey trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
De Moncey controlling from the top position.
Reed trying to control the position.
De Moncey trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
#T12##SUB2#
Reed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Moncey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Moncey won't allow Reed to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Moncey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Moncey wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
De Moncey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
De Moncey wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving. #T13#
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Moncey is one step ahead there.
Reed trying to control the position here.
De Moncey wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed is trying to keep De Moncey in close.
De Moncey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Moncey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T14##SUB2#
Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Moncey is aware though and is defending well.
Reed looking to control.
#SUB2#
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Moncey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reed keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed wins on points by 6 to 2.
An out of breath Tommy Reed thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Edu Navarro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Enzo Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Belmiro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Belmiro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Navarro (0) vs (4) Belmiro
Navarro tries to buck Belmiro off but Belmiro is having none of it.#SUB2#
Belmiro goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Navarro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Belmiro but great work by Navarro. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Navarro (4) vs (4) Belmiro
Belmiro is trying to improve his position.
Navarro trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom.
Belmiro tries to buck Navarro off but Navarro is having none of it.
Navarro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Navarro tries for a kimura but Belmiro is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmiro wants to control but Navarro postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Navarro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belmiro keeps working.
Navarro tries to move to mount but Belmiro blocks the move with his legs.
Belmiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Navarro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Belmiro regains half guard.
Belmiro wants to improve his position but Navarro is controlling well.
Belmiro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Navarro is working away from the top position though.
Navarro wants to control but Belmiro is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Navarro 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.
#T2#
Navarro trying to control the action but Belmiro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Belmiro is defending against the submission attempts here by Navarro.
#SUB#
Navarro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Belmiro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Navarro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro stopping the sweep attempt from Belmiro.
Belmiro keeping full guard, as Navarro tries to pass.
Belmiro wants to sweep here but Navarro controlling him for the moment.
Navarro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belmiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Navarro is one step ahead there. #T4#
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belmiro working a defensive guard but Navarro manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Navarro (7) vs (4) Belmiro
Belmiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Navarro tries to move into full mount but can't pass Belmiro's legs.
Belmiro is looking for a sweep.
Belmiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Navarro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belmiro sees it coming and defends easily.#T5#
Belmiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belmiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Navarro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Navarro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Navarro (7) vs (8) Belmiro
Belmiro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Navarro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Bigfoot BJJ, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Navarro 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 Belmiro gets his way!
Navarro rolls, trying to escape but Belmiro keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Belmiro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Navarro wants to escape the position.
#T6##SUB2#
Navarro showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Navarro is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Belmiro tightening his grip on Navarro, looking for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
Navarro turns into Belmiro and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (9) vs (8) Belmiro
Navarro wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving.
Navarro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmiro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Navarro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Belmiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Navarro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Navarro (9) vs (10) Belmiro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belmiro pushing down on Navarro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Navarro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belmiro pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Belmiro has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Navarro defend it? Belmiro steps over the head and cranks it - Navarro is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Belmiro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enzo Belmiro! |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Hamish Farquharson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 20 losses; Jacques Chancel!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Chancel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Farquharson was covering up waiting for the punch and Chancel finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Farquharson (0) vs (2) Chancel
Chancel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson has his hands on Chancel's head, controlling the position.
Chancel controlling from the top position.
My spies in Funky Gym inform me that Chancel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chancel tries to free his leg and advance position but Farquharson is retaining full guard.
Chancel trying to control the position from guard on top but Farquharson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chancel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (2) Chancel
Farquharson stopping the sweep attempt from Chancel.
Chancel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Farquharson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Farquharson (2) vs (4) Chancel
Farquharson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Chancel trying to control but Farquharson is working from the bottom.
Farquharson looking to control.
#SUB#
Chancel looking to improve position, pressing down on Farquharson's thigh with his hand. Farquharson seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Chancel paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Chancel's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Farquharson picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hamish Farquharson!
During a confident post fight interview, Hamish Farquharson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 33 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Doe clinches. #TD#
Doe gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lima regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (0) Lima#SUB2#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lima looking to control.
Doe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lima holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Lima has his foot on Doe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doe works his way back into a safe position though.
Doe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Doe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (5) vs (0) Lima#T2#
Doe controlling from side mount.
Doe working away.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Doe slows the pace down. #T3#
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Doe trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima is looking for a sweep.
Lima manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (5) vs (2) Lima
Doe is pressing down on Lima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
Doe keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Doe is adopting a defensive guard.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
Doe wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Lima trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Lima preventing the sweep.
Lima wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving. #SUB#
Doe working for a triangle but Lima defends it easily.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Lima wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7##SUB#
Lima got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lima has managed to get both his arms back between Doe's legs - danger averted.
Lima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now.
Doe controlling the position.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima preventing the sweep. #T8#
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.
Doe has his hands on Lima's head, controlling the position.
Lima trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Doe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (7) vs (2) Lima#T9##SUB2#
Doe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Doe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10##SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe content to stall in guard here.
Doe wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima is trying to keep Doe in close.
Lima is controlling Doe's posture.#T11##SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Doe wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lima throws his legs up looking for a submission but Doe uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (10) vs (2) Lima
Lima is looking for a sweep.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Lima's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lima tries to buck Doe off but Doe is having none of it.
Lima manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Doe wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Doe is working hard here to advance position.
Doe uses his free foot to push down on Lima's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lima. Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (13) vs (2) Lima#T13#
Doe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lima is working to get back to half guard.
Doe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Doe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Doe tries to control but Lima wriggling away. #T14#
Doe controlling from mount.
Lima 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.
Lima working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking John Doe 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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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Justa Nutz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nutz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Hunt rushes Nutz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Nutz decides to pull guard.
Nutz looking for a sweep. Not yet Nutz, not yet.
Nutz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now.
Hunt postures up.
#T1#
Hunt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nutz is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Nutz trying to control the position here.
Hunt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nutz's guard.
Nutz gets back to full guard.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nutz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2##SUB#
Nutz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Nutz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunt trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nutz has his foot on Hunt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hunt works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Nutz trying to control the position.
Hunt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Nutz is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Hunt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Nutz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nutz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hunt's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nutz (2) vs (0) Hunt
Hunt 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.
Nutz stays in close to Hunt's body and controls the position.
Nutz won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Nutz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nutz trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Nutz postures up.
Nutz trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt pulls Nutz in to control the position.
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T6#
Hunt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there.
Nutz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hunt holds on and takes a little breather.
Nutz wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nutz looking to improve position, pressing down on Hunt's thigh with his hand. Hunt seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Nutz paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Nutz's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Hunt picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Hunt!
Mike Hunt took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'.
Justa Nutz spoke after the fight, saying 'Me fight, you die'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 27 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Aleksandr Pushkin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ozymandias gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Pushkin counters with a shoot takedown. Ozymandias fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (2) Pushkin
Pushkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias looking for a sweep. Not yet Ozymandias, not yet.
Pushkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias pulls Pushkin in to control the position.
Ozymandias manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pushkin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (2) Pushkin
Pushkin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ozymandias controls the pace.
Pushkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ozymandias is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pushkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ozymandias 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.
Pushkin being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Pushkin trying to keep a closed guard but Ozymandias is proving a slippery customer.
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Pushkin is retaining full guard.
Pushkin controls Ozymandias momentarily but Ozymandias frees himself.
Pushkin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ozymandias haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ozymandias 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.
Pushkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozymandias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pushkin keeping full guard, as Ozymandias tries to pass. #T2#
Pushkin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ozymandias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ozymandias won't allow Pushkin to sweep him here.
Pushkin keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Pushkin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Pushkin working for a triangle but Ozymandias defends it easily.
Pushkin trying to control the position.
#T3#
Pushkin is adopting a defensive guard.
Ozymandias forces his way into half guard.
Ozymandias uses his free foot to push down on Pushkin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pushkin. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (2) Pushkin
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pushkin is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Ozymandias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ozymandias avoids the attempt from Pushkin to control.
Pushkin can't escape the position.
Pushkin tries to lock up and control but Ozymandias gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pushkin is looking to improve his position but Ozymandias isn't that keen on the idea.
Pushkin is still trying to improve position.
Ozymandias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pushkin 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.#T5#
Ozymandias trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ozymandias with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ozymandias forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (8) vs (2) Pushkin
You can see the frustration on Pushkin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pushkin is in bad spot here.
Ozymandias has good solid back control here. #T6#
Pushkin trying to control the action but Ozymandias just sinks the hooks in.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pushkin biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Pushkin trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Ozymandias just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pushkin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pushkin looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ozymandias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ozymandias gets his hands free as Pushkin looks to control.
I really don't envy Pushkin right now.
Ozymandias has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pushkin's body.
Ozymandias not allowing Pushkin to control his hands. #T8#
Ozymandias has the hooks in. Pushkin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ozymandias has good solid back control here.
Ozymandias is hanging on to Pushkin's back as he tries to escape.
Ozymandias not allowing Pushkin to control his hands.
Good control from Ozymandias.#T9#
Pushkin trying to control the hands but Ozymandias breaks the grip.
Ozymandias has good solid back control here.
Ozymandias has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pushkin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
Ozymandias keeps control of the position easily here as Pushkin tries to buck him off.
Ozymandias is hanging on to Pushkin's back as he tries to escape.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ozymandias controlling the positon.
Pushkin breaks Ozymandias's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (4) Pushkin
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pushkin is fighting to break Ozymandias's control of his arms but Ozymandias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Ozymandias controls Pushkin momentarily but Pushkin frees himself.
Ozymandias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pushkin is pushing down on Ozymandias's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ozymandias is fighting to maintain full guard but Pushkin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pushkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ozymandias knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ozymandias is not content to let Pushkin control the position.
Ozymandias makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ozymandias.
Ozymandias bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pushkin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (10) vs (4) Pushkin#T12#
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pushkin is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias is pushing down on Pushkin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pushkin is fighting to maintain full guard but Ozymandias has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pushkin wants to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias controlling the pace.
Pushkin is looking to control Ozymandias's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pushkin avoid being mounted?
Ozymandias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ozymandias perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ozymandias'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.#T13#
Pushkin wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy.
Ozymandias not doing much here.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Pushkin is defending well.
Ozymandias content to control rather than advance. #T14#
Pushkin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pushkin.
Pushkin is trying to keep Ozymandias in close.
Ozymandias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pushkin is keeping the position for now.
Pushkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias pushes down on Pushkin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pushkin wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ozymandias trying to mount his opponent but Pushkin defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Our winner, Cyrus Ozymandias, 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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