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The Great Reset 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kingsley Nasir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nasir will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zulu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Nasir moves into range and clinches up with Zulu.
Nasir jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zulu walks away with a smile on his face. Nasir gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shaka Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zulu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nasir is fending him off so far but Zulu persists. Nope, Nasir circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Zulu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nasir (0) vs (2) Zulu#SUB2#
Zulu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nasir sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Zulu is looking for a kimura but Nasir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zulu to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Zulu is working for a kimura but Nasir is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Zulu seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasir trying to control but Zulu postures up.
#SUB2#
Zulu is working for a kimura but Nasir is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB2#
Zulu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Zulu wants to work for an arm triangle but Nasir is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Zulu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Zulu 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.
Zulu tries to pass to full mount but Nasir defends it. #T2#
Nasir is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zulu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Nasir actively working from the bottom here.
Zulu works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Nasir (0) vs (5) Zulu#SUB2#
Nasir defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Zulu.
Nasir is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Zulu goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nasir is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nasir (2) vs (5) Zulu
Zulu working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Nasir looking to sit in guard and control but Zulu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nasir (2) vs (7) Zulu#SUB2#
Zulu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zulu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Zulu drops back looking for a leg! Nasir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nasir manages to kick Zulu off! Zulu jumps back into Nasir's guard.
Nasir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zulu on the ground.#SUB#
Nasir is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nasir has his foot on Zulu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zulu works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB2#
Zulu drops back looking for a leg! Nasir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nasir manages to kick Zulu off! Zulu jumps back into Nasir's guard.
Zulu won't allow Nasir to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Zulu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nasir looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nasir looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nasir! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nasir (6) vs (7) Zulu
Zulu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nasir wants to pass the guard but Zulu is defending well.
Zulu gets back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zulu can do anything to dispel that myth.#T5##SUB2#
Zulu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Zulu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nasir is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zulu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nasir (6) vs (9) Zulu#SUB2#
Zulu drops back looking for a leg! Nasir is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nasir manages to kick Zulu off! Zulu jumps back into Nasir's guard. #SUB#
Zulu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nasir has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zulu has managed to get both his arms back between Nasir's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Zulu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zulu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T6##SUB2#
Zulu drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zulu jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Zulu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zulu pushing down on Nasir's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nasir is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Zulu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Zulu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nasir sees it coming and defends easily.
Zulu prevents Nasir from improving his position.#T7##SUB2#
Zulu is working for a submission of some sort.
Nasir tries to roll over but Zulu keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Zulu is looking for a kimura but Nasir is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zulu to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Zulu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nasir is just riding it out for now. Zulu eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Zulu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nasir sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Nasir actively working from the bottom here.#T8##SUB2#
Zulu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nasir sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nasir is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Zulu is trying to work for a kimura but Nasir is defending well.
#SUB2#
Zulu is working for a kimura but Nasir is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nasir manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Zulu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Zulu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nasir manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zulu has Nasir in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nasir (8) vs (9) Zulu#SUB2#
Zulu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zulu looks winded!#T9#
Nasir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Zulu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nasir defends it easily.
Nasir trying to control but Zulu is working from the bottom.
Zulu is trying to keep Nasir in close.
#T10#
Nasir preventing the sweep.
Nasir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zulu pulls Nasir in to control the position. #SUB2#
Zulu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nasir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zulu is tightening it up a little... Nasir has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nasir reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nasir taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zulu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shaka Zulu! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kirk Lazarus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roronoa Zoro!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lazarus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lazarus (2) vs (0) Zoro#SUB2#
Zoro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zoro trying to keep a closed guard but Lazarus is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zoro is adopting a defensive guard.
Lazarus looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarus 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zoro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lazarus preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Zoro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lazarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Zoro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lazarus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lazarus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lazarus drops back looking for a leg! Zoro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zoro manages to kick Lazarus off! Lazarus jumps back into Zoro's guard.
Zoro wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Lazarus trying to control but Zoro is working from the bottom.
Lazarus tries to free his leg and advance position but Zoro is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lazarus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lazarus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lazarus trying to control but Zoro is working from the bottom. #T3#
Zoro trying to keep a closed guard but Lazarus is proving a slippery customer.
Lazarus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lazarus (5) vs (0) Zoro#T4##SUB#
Lazarus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zoro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lazarus tries to advance to mount but Zoro denies him.
Zoro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lazarus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lazarus tries to advance to mount but Zoro denies him.
Zoro is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lazarus tries for a kimura but Zoro is defending well. #T5##SUB#
Lazarus tries for a kimura but Zoro is defending well.
Lazarus is looking to take a break and control but Zoro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zoro is looking for a sweep.
Zoro is letting Lazarus control him for a moment.
Lazarus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zoro keeps working. #T6#
Zoro struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Lazarus is working to tighten his grip on Zoro's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Zoro has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lazarus is really squeezing tight and eventually Zoro passes out! Lazarus breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kirk Lazarus! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kurosaki Hisoka! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Killua Zoldyck!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Zoldyck fails with a takedown attempt.
Hisoka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zoldyck manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Zoldyck clinches with his opponent.
Zoldyck prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zoldyck goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hisoka prevents it.
#TD#
Hisoka successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Zoldyck lying in Hisoka's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Hisoka decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Zoldyck taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurosaki Hisoka! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Griffith Femto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Albert White!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Femto dives in and grabs White's left leg, looking for a takedown. White pushes down on Femto's head and hops out.
White shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Femto sprawls well. Femto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. White gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
White drives through and clinches with Femto against the ropes.
#TD#
Femto lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Femto (2) vs (0) White#SUB2#
White working for a triangle but Femto defends it easily.
White keeping moving, preventing Femto from controlling successfully. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
White is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Femto trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
White throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Femto tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard. #T2#
Femto wants to control from the top but White keeps moving. #SUB2#
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Femto is aware though and is defending well.
White being controlled here, momentarily.
White 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: Femto (2) vs (2) White
White wants to pass the guard but Femto is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
White prevents Femto from improving his position.#T3#
Femto trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Femto (2) vs (5) White
White wants to control the pace but Femto is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
White pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
White looking for a guillotine from mount but Femto is having none of it.
Femto regains half guard.#T4#
Femto trying to control but White postures up.
White wants to control but Femto is keeping him busy.
Femto is looking to control White's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Femto avoid being mounted?
Femto tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
Femto trying to control from the bottom.
#T5##SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura but Femto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for White to get the leverage.
Femto preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Femto wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
White controlling the action here.#SUB#
Femto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
White is looking for a kimura here.
#T6#
White takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Femto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
White controlling the pace. #SUB2#
White is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Femto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time White. #T7#
Femto wants to control but White is keeping busy and won't allow it.
White prevents Femto from improving his position.
White is trying to control the action in half guard but Femto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Femto wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Femto is defending against the submission attempts here by White.
#T8#
White wants to pass to mount but Femto is defending the position.
Femto tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg.
Femto trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.
#T9#
Femto is looking to improve his position.
White wants to take a breather but Femto is having none of it.
White is controlling the pace.
Femto is looking to improve his position.
Femto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White is working away from the top position though.#T10##SUB#
Femto looking for submissions off his back.
White is looking to take a break and control but Femto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Femto gets full guard.#SUB#
Femto has his foot on White's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. White works his way back into a safe position though.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Femto is retaining full guard.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Femto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Femto keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
Femto keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Femto (2) vs (8) White#SUB2#
White looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Femto can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Femto keeps working.
White working away.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Femto keeps working. #SUB2#
White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Femto, who protects the arm well.
Femto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Femto (4) vs (8) White#T13#
Femto has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Femto (7) vs (8) White
Femto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White is looking to escape.
Femto avoids the attempt from White to control.
Femto works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Femto (10) vs (8) White#T14#
Femto controls the action.#SUB#
White 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 Femto gets his way!
#SUB#
Femto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Femto takes the fight on points by 10 to 8. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kai Chisaki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sauske Uchiha!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Uchiha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Chisaki decides to pull guard.
Chisaki trying to keep a closed guard but Uchiha is proving a slippery customer.
Uchiha slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chisaki (0) vs (3) Uchiha
Chisaki is trying to improve his position.
Uchiha advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Chisaki (0) vs (5) Uchiha
Uchiha sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Uchiha quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Uchiha but it's paid off an Chisaki is forced to tap! Nice work by Uchiha.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sauske Uchiha! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alpa Chino! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shoto Todoroki!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Todoroki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chino (0) vs (2) Todoroki#SUB#
Chino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Todoroki tries to pass to full mount but Chino defends it. #SUB2#
Todoroki is looking for a kimura here.
Chino is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chino is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Todoroki is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Chino moves into full guard.
Todoroki wants to pass the guard but Chino is keeping the position.
Todoroki wants to control from the top but Chino keeps moving. #SUB#
Chino looking for a guillotine here but Todoroki defends easily.
Todoroki has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HAHAHAHAAHAA PHILANTHROPIC GYM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Chino trying to keep a closed guard but Todoroki is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Chino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Todoroki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Todoroki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Todoroki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Chino has his foot on Todoroki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Todoroki works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Todoroki 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. #SUB#
Todoroki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Chino working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Todoroki has passed into half guard!
Chino is trying to control but can't.
#T4##SUB2#
Todoroki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chino sees it coming and defends easily.
Chino moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Chino working for submissions but it's allowed Todoroki to get to half guard.
Chino tries to get to full guard but Todoroki has control of the leg.
Chino works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Chino throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Todoroki escapes and throws Chino's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chino (0) vs (5) Todoroki
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Chino holds on to Todoroki's head and controls the position momentarily.
Todoroki tries to move to full mount but Chino actually manages to regain half guard.
Todoroki is keen to just control but Chino is a slippery customer.
Chino works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chino keeping full guard, as Todoroki tries to pass.
Chino trying to control the position.
Todoroki looking to sit in guard and control but Chino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chino (2) vs (5) Todoroki#T6#
Chino trying to control the position from guard on top but Todoroki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chino tries to free his leg and advance position but Todoroki is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chino forces his way into half guard.
Todoroki wants to control but Chino is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chino works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chino (5) vs (5) Todoroki#SUB#
Chino tries for a kimura but Todoroki is defending well.
Chino is looking to take a break and control but Todoroki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Todoroki can't do much from the bottom here.
Chino trying to control the action but Todoroki is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Chino tries for a kimura but Todoroki is defending well. #SUB#
Chino is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Todoroki looks calm but he's in trouble here. Chino gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Todoroki is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Chino lets go of the hold and Todoroki can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alpa Chino! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Avon Barksdale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zekariays Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Solomon stuffs the takedown attempt from Barksdale. Barksdale gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Solomon has Barksdale up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Solomon ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Solomon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Barksdale is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Solomon looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barksdale has picked Solomon up and slammed him! Solomon can't keep hold of the triangle and Barksdale manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barksdale (3) vs (0) Solomon
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale trying to control the position but Solomon is working away. #SUB#
Barksdale is working to tighten his grip on Solomon's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Solomon has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Barksdale is really squeezing tight and eventually Solomon passes out! Barksdale breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Avon Barksdale! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Katsuki Bakugo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ezekel Rage!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bakugo clinches. #TD2#
Rage lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bakugo (0) vs (2) Rage#SUB#
Bakugo looking for a guillotine here but Rage defends easily.
Rage wants to pass the guard but Bakugo is keeping the position.
Rage trying to control but Bakugo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rage drops back looking for a leg! Bakugo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bakugo manages to kick Rage off! Rage jumps back into Bakugo's guard. #SUB#
Bakugo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Bakugo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rage is one step ahead there.
Rage wants to pass the guard but Bakugo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Bakugo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Bakugo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Bakugo seems keen to control Rage's posture.
Rage must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rage wants to control from the top but Bakugo keeps moving.
Bakugo wants to sweep but no luck.
Bakugo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bakugo tries to get out of the position.
Rage trying to control but Bakugo is working from the bottom.
Rage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bakugo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Bakugo working for a triangle but Rage defends it easily.
Bakugo is trying to keep Rage in close.
Bakugo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rage manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bakugo (2) vs (2) Rage#SUB2#
Rage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Rage is trying to control the position but Bakugo postures up. #SUB2#
Rage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bakugo defends well.
Bakugo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Rage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bakugo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bakugo wants to pass the guard but Rage is keeping the position.#T5##SUB2#
Rage escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bakugo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rage has an active guard here but Bakugo has managed to pass into half guard.
Bakugo trying to control the action but Rage is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB2#
Rage looking for submissions off his back.
Bakugo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rage keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Bakugo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rage is looking to control Bakugo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rage avoid being mounted?#T7#
Rage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bakugo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rage working a defensive guard here.
Rage might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bakugo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Rage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bakugo defends it easily.#T8##SUB#
Bakugo drops back looking for a leg! Rage is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rage manages to kick Bakugo off! Bakugo jumps back into Rage's guard.
Bakugo wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bakugo defends well.#T9#
Bakugo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bakugo wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving.
Bakugo postures up.
#SUB2#
Rage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bakugo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bakugo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T10#
Bakugo wants to pass the guard but Rage is keeping the position.
Rage looking for a sweep. Not yet Rage, not yet. #SUB#
Bakugo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rage dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bakugo (2) vs (4) Rage
Bakugo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Bakugo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bakugo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Rage looking to sit in guard and control but Bakugo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bakugo (4) vs (4) Rage#SUB2#
Rage looking for a guillotine here but Bakugo defends easily.
#SUB2#
Rage working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bakugo has passed into half guard!
Well, if Bakugo 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.
#T12#
Bakugo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Bakugo is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Bakugo wants to work for an arm triangle but Rage is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T13#
Rage is trying to control but can't.
Rage is staying active underneath Bakugo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rage is looking for a sweep. Bakugo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bakugo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Bakugo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bakugo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rage screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bakugo! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Katsuki Bakugo! |
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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 0 wins and 0 losses; Simon Adebisi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Plainview!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Adebisi shoots in but Plainview avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Plainview changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Plainview shoots in but no luck this time.
Adebisi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Plainview tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Plainview manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Adebisi on his heels. He'll look to pass Adebisi's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adebisi (0) vs (2) Plainview
Plainview engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Plainview stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adebisi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plainview not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Adebisi is trying to control the position but Plainview postures up.
Plainview advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Adebisi (0) vs (5) Plainview
Adebisi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Plainview trying to pass the guard but Adebisi defending well.
Adebisi tries to roll over but Plainview keeps him under control.
Adebisi trying to control but Plainview postures up.
#T2#
Adebisi is looking to improve his position.
Plainview is looking to take a break and control but Adebisi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Plainview is trying to work for a kimura but Adebisi is defending well.
Plainview content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Plainview is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adebisi tries to get to full guard but Plainview has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Plainview wants to control but Adebisi is keeping him busy. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Plainview in particular looking to stall.
Plainview is thwarting Adebisi's attempts to control the position.
Plainview uses his free foot to push down on Adebisi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Adebisi. Score +3 for passing guard: Adebisi (0) vs (8) Plainview
Plainview pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Plainview wants to finish this one by submission but Adebisi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Plainview. #T5#
Adebisi is trying to escape the mount.
Adebisi is squirming around, avoiding Plainview's attempts to control the action.
Plainview might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Adebisi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Adebisi is working to get back to half guard.
Plainview trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Adebisi has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Plainview's lack of action.
#SUB2#
Plainview is working for a kimura but Adebisi is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Adebisi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plainview pulls his head out easily.
Adebisi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Adebisi wants to control but Plainview is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adebisi is in trouble now - Plainview has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adebisi (0) vs (11) Plainview
Plainview manages to capitalize on a mistake by Adebisi to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Adebisi (0) vs (14) Plainview#SUB2#
Plainview is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Adebisi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Adebisi for a finish. #SUB2#
Adebisi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Plainview looking for the choke from the back. #T8#
Adebisi is trying to break free.
Adebisi trying to control the hands but Plainview breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Plainview working for a choke but Adebisi reverses nicely into Plainview 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adebisi (2) vs (14) Plainview
Adebisi advances to half guard.
Plainview wants to sweep but Adebisi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Adebisi (5) vs (14) Plainview
Plainview gets back to half guard.#T9#
Adebisi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Adebisi wants to control but Plainview is keeping him busy.
Plainview trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Adebisi (8) vs (14) Plainview
Plainview is working to get back to half guard.
Plainview gets back to half guard.
Adebisi trying to control from half guard but Plainview is working away. #T10#
Plainview trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Plainview looking for submissions off his back.
Plainview is staying active underneath Adebisi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Plainview has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adebisi is working away from the top position though.
Plainview is not content to let Adebisi control the position.#T11#
Adebisi wants to pass to mount but Plainview is defending the position.
Plainview tries to get to full guard but Adebisi has control of the leg.
Plainview holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Adebisi is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Plainview looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Plainview tries to get to full guard but Adebisi has control of the leg.
Plainview trying to hold on to Adebisi's head to control him but Adebisi postures up.
Plainview is looking for a sweep. Adebisi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plainview won't allow Adebisi to pass to mount.
Plainview is trying to control but can't.
Plainview is not content to let Adebisi control the position.
Adebisi tries to pass to full mount but Plainview defends it. #T13#
Plainview is refusing to be controlled, as Adebisi sits in half guard.
Adebisi is just content to waste time from the top position. Plainview takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Plainview working for submissions but it's allowed Adebisi to get to half guard.
Plainview is trying to control but Adebisi passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Adebisi (11) vs (14) Plainview#SUB#
Adebisi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T14#
Plainview looking for a sweep but Adebisi has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Adebisi (13) vs (14) Plainview#SUB#
Adebisi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Plainview turns into him and now he's in Adebisi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adebisi (13) vs (16) Plainview
Plainview tries to free his leg and advance position but Adebisi is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adebisi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plainview wins on points by 16 to 13. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Portgas D Ace! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Yakubu Okoroji!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ace has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Okoroji counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ace won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ace (0) vs (4) Okoroji
Okoroji controlling from side mount.
Okoroji's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Okoroji tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ace's legs. #SUB2#
Okoroji tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ace struggling a bit here.#T1#
Okoroji slows the pace down.
Ace struggling a bit here.
Ace tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Okoroji tries for a kimura but Ace is defending well.
Ace is trying to control Okoroji's posture but Okoroji avoids it. #T2#
Ace is looking for a sweep.
Ace is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Okoroji off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ace (4) vs (4) Okoroji#SUB#
Okoroji showing good submission defense here.
Ace trying to control.#SUB#
Ace is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T3#
Okoroji can't escape the position.
Okoroji trying to control but not successfully.
Okoroji is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Ace is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Okoroji is defending well though. Ace let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Ace has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Okoroji has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Okoroji trying to control the hands but Ace breaks the grip. #T4#
Okoroji is keeping busy.
Okoroji rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ace is trying to control the action in half guard but Okoroji is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Okoroji trying to control from the bottom.
Okoroji gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Okoroji looking for a guillotine here but Ace defends easily.
#T5##SUB#
Ace is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Okoroji escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ace wants to pass the guard but Okoroji is keeping the position.#T6#
Okoroji not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ace wants to control from the top but Okoroji keeps moving.
Ace is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Okoroji is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Okoroji working for a triangle but Ace defends it easily.
#T7#
Ace sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ace trying to control but Okoroji is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ace drops back looking for a leg! Okoroji is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okoroji manages to kick Ace off! Ace jumps back into Okoroji's guard. #SUB2#
Okoroji is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8##SUB2#
Okoroji throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ace tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoroji is retaining full guard.
Ace looking to sit in guard and control but Okoroji gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ace (4) vs (6) Okoroji
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Ace keeps moving.
Ace is controlling Okoroji's posture.
Ace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T9#
Ace 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ace keeping moving, preventing Okoroji from controlling successfully.
Ace controls Okoroji momentarily but Okoroji frees himself.
Okoroji wants to control from the top but Ace keeps moving. #SUB#
Okoroji got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okoroji has managed to get both his arms back between Ace's legs - danger averted.#T10#
Ace tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Ace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okoroji trying to control the position from guard on top but Ace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Okoroji manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ace (6) vs (6) Okoroji#SUB2#
Okoroji working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ace doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ace manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T11#
Okoroji keeping moving, preventing Ace from controlling successfully.
Okoroji trying to keep a closed guard but Ace is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Ace drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ace jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ace trying to control but Okoroji is working from the bottom.
Ace looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Okoroji controls Ace momentarily but Ace frees himself.
Ace trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoroji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Okoroji escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ace gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Okoroji working for submissions but it's allowed Ace to get to half guard.
#T13##SUB#
Okoroji is defending against the submission attempts here by Ace.
#SUB#
Ace is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okoroji has managed to free his arm - good work.
Okoroji is trying to maintain the position but Ace is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Ace not doing much here.
Ace seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Okoroji for as long as he can get away with.
Ace's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Ace is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okoroji wants to control the action here but instead Ace manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ace (9) vs (6) Okoroji
And that's the end of the fight!
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