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TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Paul Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jesus Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Hunt has Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Sanchez has Hunt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sanchez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hunt tumbling to the mat - Sanchez dives into Hunt's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (0) vs (2) Sanchez
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (2) Sanchez
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (4) Sanchez
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
Hunt managing to control the position.
Hunt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hunt trying to control here.
Sanchez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Hunt has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanchez is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Sanchez controlling the pace.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Hunt is staying active underneath Sanchez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Hunt wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Hunt is refusing to be controlled, as Sanchez sits in half guard.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunt won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount. #SUB#
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sanchez is working for a kimura but Hunt is defending it quite comfortably.
Hunt works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Sanchez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunt's guard.
We've been informed that Sanchez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sanchez tries to pass to full mount but Hunt defends it.
Hunt gets full guard.#SUB#
Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt looking for a sweep. Not yet Hunt, not yet.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #T6#
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Sanchez content to stall in guard here.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Sanchez content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hunt haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sanchez wants to pass the guard but Hunt is keeping the position.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully. #T8#
Hunt controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
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.
Sanchez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom. #T9#
Sanchez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (2) vs (7) Sanchez
Who's going to make the next move?
Hunt prevents Sanchez from moving into mount.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Sanchez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hunt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sanchez tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T10#
Hunt sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Hunt defending well.
Hunt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanchez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanchez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hunt (6) vs (7) Sanchez#SUB#
Hunt has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sanchez rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T11#
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Hunt sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is staying active underneath Hunt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hunt trying to mount his opponent but Sanchez defends it.
Sanchez wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hunt is staying active.#T12#
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Sanchez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanchez trying to control here.
#SUB#
Hunt is looking for a kimura here.
#T13#
Sanchez wants to improve his position but Hunt is controlling well.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Sanchez defending well.
Sanchez is looking to get back to full guard here but Hunt has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (9) vs (7) Sanchez#T14#
Hunt tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hunt is looking to take a break and control but Sanchez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Paul Hunt 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Azar Qasi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bo Nickal !
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Qasi.
Qasi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Nickal fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Qasi sprawls well initially but Nickal persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Qasi (0) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal content to control rather than advance.
Nickal wants to free his trapped foot but Qasi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nickal trying to control the action but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Qasi is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal is pressing down on Qasi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Qasi is holding on for now.
Qasi is staying active underneath Nickal , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Razor Sharp Training Systems. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nickal is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (0) vs (5) Nickal
Qasi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1##SUB2#
Qasi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Nickal .
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nickal controlling from the full mount.
Qasi wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Qasi's coaches at Mello MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount.
Qasi is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Qasi 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: Qasi (2) vs (5) Nickal
Nickal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nickal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Qasi's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (2) vs (7) Nickal
Nickal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nickal stopping the sweep attempt from Qasi.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Qasi is keeping the position.
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Qasi is trying to control the position but Nickal postures up.
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Qasi working a defensive guard here.
Nickal 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.
Qasi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there.
Qasi is working hard here to advance position.
Nickal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Qasi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB#
Qasi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nickal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Qasi is retaining full guard.
Nickal won't allow Qasi to sweep him here.
Nickal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nickal prevents Qasi from improving his position.#SUB2#
Nickal is looking for a kimura but Qasi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nickal to get the leverage.
Nickal trying to control the action but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Qasi is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Qasi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Qasi looking to control.
Nickal 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Qasi looking for a sweep. Not yet Qasi, not yet.
Nickal 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.
Qasi 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: Qasi (4) vs (7) Nickal
Nickal is trying to control but can't.
Nickal is refusing to be controlled, as Qasi sits in half guard.
Nickal is looking to control Qasi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nickal avoid being mounted?#T6#
Nickal is pressing down on Qasi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Qasi won't allow Nickal to sweep him here.
Nickal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (4) vs (9) Nickal
Qasi keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (4) vs (12) Nickal
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Qasi keeps working.
Qasi is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nickal wants to control but Qasi is keeping him busy.
Qasi tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Qasi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Qasi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nickal taking a breather here.
Nickal trying to control the action but Qasi is working from the bottom.
Nickal moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T8#
Qasi is trying to control Nickal 's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Qasi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nickal is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Qasi! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (4) vs (15) Nickal
Qasi stops Nickal from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Qasi working to try and regain half guard.
Nickal controlling the position easily from mount.
Qasi is squirming around, avoiding Nickal 's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Qasi has given up his back here. Will Nickal look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Qasi (4) vs (18) Nickal
Nickal gets his hands free as Qasi looks to control.
Will Nickal go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Nickal is persistently looking for the submission but Qasi is defending it well.
Qasi prevents Nickal from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Qasi right now.
Nickal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Qasi.
Nickal tries to get the hooks in deep but Qasi pushed the leg off.
Qasi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T10#
Will Nickal go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
What can Qasi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Qasi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nickal 's guard. Nice work there by Qasi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Qasi (6) vs (18) Nickal
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nickal holds on and takes a little breather.
Qasi looking to pass the guard.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Qasi from controlling successfully.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal is pulling down on Qasi's head. It's preventing any offense from Qasi, at least for the moment.
Qasi slips nicely into half guard.#T11#
Qasi tries to pass to full mount but Nickal defends it.
Qasi moves into full mount! Nickal won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (9) vs (18) Nickal
Nickal is working to get back to half guard.
Nickal tries to hold on but Qasi pushes him away.
Qasi prevents Nickal from getting the reversal.
Nickal is squirming around, avoiding Qasi's attempts to control the action.
Qasi wants to take his opponent's back but Nickal doesn't allow it. #T12#
Nickal can't escape the position.
Well,Qasi is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Qasi tries to control but Nickal wriggling away.
Nickal is trying to escape the mount.
Nickal tries to hold on but Qasi pushes him away.
Qasi wants to control the pace but Nickal is squirming around nicely.
Qasi prevents Nickal from getting the reversal.
Nickal wants to control but Qasi is having none of it.
Nickal is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Qasi is staying active.
Qasi trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Nickal sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nickal is positioning himself well to prevent Qasi advancing to mount.
Qasi trying to mount his opponent but Nickal defends it.
Nickal trying to hold on to Qasi's head to control him but Qasi postures up.
Qasi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nickal is trying to maintain the position but Qasi is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickal preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T14#
Nickal is trying to maintain the position but Qasi is very close to passing his half guard.
Nickal is looking to get back to full guard here but Qasi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Qasi (12) vs (18) Nickal
Nickal sneaks back into half guard.
Qasi is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.
Nickal moves into full guard.
Nickal pulls Qasi in close to his closed guard and prevents Qasi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qasi wants to control from the top but Nickal keeps moving.
Nickal has his hands on Qasi's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 18 to 12. |
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Co-main event
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Fredrik Stenberg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 6 losses; Ibbe Ribbler!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Stenberg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ribbler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Stenberg (4) vs (0) Ribbler
Stenberg working away.#SUB#
Stenberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ribbler, who protects the arm well.
Stenberg trying to control the action but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Ribbler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stenberg controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbler is holding Stenberg down, trying to stall.
You can see the frustration on Ribbler's face as Stenberg controls the position. #T1#
Stenberg wants to control for a moment but Ribbler uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Well, if Stenberg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ribbler keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stenberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stenberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ribbler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Stenberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stenberg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stenberg trying to control from half guard but Ribbler is working away.
Ribbler trying to control from the bottom.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is defending well.
Stenberg is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ribbler won't allow Stenberg to pass to mount. #T3#
Stenberg controlling the action here.
Ribbler is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Ribbler won't allow Stenberg to pass to mount.
Stenberg controlling the pace.
Stenberg tries to pass to full mount but Ribbler defends it.
Ribbler 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.
Stenberg is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribbler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Stenberg working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ribbler's thigh. Ribbler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
Stenberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ribbler is trying to control the position but Stenberg postures up.
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ribbler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Stenberg seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stenberg wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is keeping the position.
Stenberg content to stall in guard here.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Ribbler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Stenberg (4) vs (4) Ribbler#T6#
Ribbler controlling his opponent.
Stenberg is looking to get to half guard.
Stenberg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stenberg reaches up and holds on to Ribbler to control the position.
Stenberg tries to reverse the position but Ribbler maintains control.
Ribbler trying to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Stenberg is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Ribbler trying to control but Stenberg is having none of it.
Ribbler prevents Stenberg from getting the reversal.
Stenberg tries to improve his position but instead Ribbler has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Stenberg (4) vs (7) Ribbler
Stenberg is really stuck here.
Stenberg trying to control the hands but Ribbler won't let him. #T8#
Ribbler is trying to stick to Stenberg's back but Stenberg is turning into Ribbler. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ribbler's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stenberg. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stenberg (6) vs (7) Ribbler
Ribbler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stenberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribbler's guard.
Ribbler is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard. #SUB#
Stenberg seems to be working for a kimura but Ribbler defends the submission attempt.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Ribbler won't allow it. #T9##SUB#
Stenberg 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.
Stenberg working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ribbler's thigh. Ribbler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Stenberg advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stenberg (9) vs (7) Ribbler
Stenberg laying and praying for a moment but Ribbler takes advantage and regains half guard.
Stenberg is taking a breather. Ribbler 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.#T10#
Stenberg trying to pass the guard but Ribbler defending well. #SUB#
Stenberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ribbler defends it well.
Stenberg controlling the action here.
Ribbler wants to control but Stenberg is keeping busy.
#T11#
Ribbler is staying active underneath Stenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stenberg in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Stenberg looking for a submission but Ribbler manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom. #T12#
Stenberg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Stenberg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Ribbler is retaining full guard.
Stenberg sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ribbler's guard.
Ribbler controlling the position well.
Stenberg is trying to control. Ribbler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ribbler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stenberg is working away from the top position though.#T13#
Ribbler is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Stenberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Stenberg is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ribbler defends it well.
Ribbler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stenberg is working away from the top position though.
Stenberg wants to take a breather but Ribbler is having none of it.
Stenberg performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Stenberg is looking for a kimura but Ribbler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stenberg to get the leverage. #T14#
Stenberg is trying to control. Ribbler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Ribbler won't allow it.
Stenberg working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ribbler's thigh. Ribbler counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ribbler is trying to keep Stenberg in close.
Stenberg looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stenberg takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Fredrik Stenberg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Main event
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Arias clinches up with MacGowan and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
MacGowan jumps guard.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at Fenrir MMA inform us that MacGowan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacGowan is trying to control the position but Arias postures up.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arias wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now. #T1#
MacGowan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
MacGowan trying to control the position here.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Arias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
MacGowan has control of Arias's left arm, preventing Arias from doing any damage.
Arias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGowan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
MacGowan is pulling down on Arias's head. It's preventing any offense from Arias, at least for the moment.
Arias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
MacGowan trying to keep a closed guard but Arias is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Arias wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is keeping the position.
Arias is working hard here to advance position.
Arias trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Arias passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
MacGowan is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
MacGowan keeping hold of Arias's head, controlling as best he can.
MacGowan won't allow Arias to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan gets back to full guard.
Arias controlling from the top position. #T5#
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias wants to control from the top but MacGowan keeps moving.
MacGowan has his hands on Arias's head, controlling the position.
Arias stopping the sweep attempt from MacGowan.
Arias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGowan is keeping the position for now.
Arias trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom. #T6#
Arias is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacGowan keeping full guard, as Arias tries to pass.
Arias being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Arias drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and MacGowan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) MacGowan
MacGowan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T7#
MacGowan wants to pass the guard but Arias is keeping the position.
MacGowan wants to control from the top but Arias keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) MacGowan
Arias is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
MacGowan wants to sweep here but Arias controlling him for the moment.
Arias looking to pass the guard.
MacGowan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arias passes MacGowan's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Arias is trying to work for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan is staying active underneath Arias, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
MacGowan tries to get to full guard but Arias has control of the leg.
Well, if Arias is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Arias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but MacGowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
MacGowan trying to control but Arias postures up.
#T10#
Arias is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Arias trying to control but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias 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.
Arias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
MacGowan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
MacGowan is pulling down on Arias's head to control his posture.
Arias is looking to pass into half guard but MacGowan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now MacGowan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (4) MacGowan
Arias working a defensive guard here.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacGowan is one step ahead there.
MacGowan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arias's guard.
Arias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
MacGowan is pressing down on Arias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Arias is holding on for now.
Arias has a hand on MacGowan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. MacGowan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (2) vs (7) MacGowan
Arias is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arias tries to control MacGowan's body but MacGowan pushes him off. Arias squirms to his side and now MacGowan has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arias (2) vs (10) MacGowan
MacGowan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Arias tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Arias manages to reverse the position and now he's in MacGowan's guard. Nice work there by Arias.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (4) vs (10) MacGowan
Arias trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGowan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arias pushing down on MacGowan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Arias trying to control the action but MacGowan is working from the bottom.
MacGowan wants to improve his position but Arias is controlling well.
#T14##SUB#
Arias 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.
Arias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arias wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan wins on points by 10 to 4. |
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