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Monday Night Wrestling S1 E4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Lance Davenport! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Mirko Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Davenport throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kozlov was covering up waiting for the punch and Davenport finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davenport (2) vs (0) Kozlov
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Davenport from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kozlov working for a triangle but Davenport defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kozlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davenport (2) vs (2) Kozlov
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov trying to control but Davenport is working from the bottom.
Kozlov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Davenport looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kozlov is one step ahead there.
Kozlov 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.
Kozlov wants to control from the top but Davenport keeps moving.
Kozlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Kozlov is looking to advance position but Davenport has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Davenport (6) vs (2) Kozlov
Davenport controlling his opponent.
Kozlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Davenport controlling his opponent.
Davenport wants to control but Kozlov has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Kozlov is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Davenport wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kozlov keeps working.
Kozlov won't allow Davenport to pass to mount. #SUB#
Davenport is working for a submission of some sort.
Kozlov moves into full guard.
Davenport is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Davenport has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kozlov trying to control the position.
#T4#
Davenport preventing the sweep.
Davenport trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kozlov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davenport defends well.
Kozlov trying to control the position.
Kozlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kozlov trying to keep a closed guard but Davenport is proving a slippery customer.
Davenport trying to control the position from guard on top but Kozlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5##SUB2#
Kozlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davenport doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davenport manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Davenport trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
Davenport looking to pass the guard.
Davenport postures up.
#SUB2#
Davenport avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davenport wants to control from the top but Kozlov keeps moving. #T6##SUB2#
Kozlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davenport doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davenport manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Davenport from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kozlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davenport can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kozlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davenport controls the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Kozlov pulls Davenport in close to prevent any damage.
Davenport trying to control but Kozlov is working from the bottom.
Davenport slips nicely into half guard.
Kozlov trying to control from the bottom.
Davenport is keen to just control but Kozlov is a slippery customer.
Davenport is taking a breather. Kozlov 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.
Davenport is just content to waste time from the top position. Kozlov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T8#
Kozlov controlling Davenport's posture. #SUB2#
Kozlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davenport defends it easily.
Kozlov being controlled here, momentarily.
Davenport postures up.
#T9#
Davenport sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Davenport trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kozlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davenport tries to free his leg and advance position but Kozlov is retaining full guard.
Kozlov has his hands on Davenport's head, controlling the position.
Kozlov trying to control the position.
Davenport works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T10#
Davenport seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kozlov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kozlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Davenport is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Davenport is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Davenport is looking to take a break and control but Kozlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11##SUB#
Davenport wants to work for an arm triangle but Kozlov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davenport prevents Kozlov from improving his position.
Davenport is looking to take a break and control but Kozlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kozlov gets full guard.
Kozlov wants to sweep here but Davenport controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Davenport got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kozlov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davenport has managed to get both his arms back between Kozlov's legs - danger averted.#T12##SUB2#
Kozlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davenport defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kozlov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davenport defends well.
Davenport postures up.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Davenport from controlling successfully.
Kozlov trying to keep a closed guard but Davenport is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Kozlov keeping full guard, as Davenport tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kozlov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davenport defends well.
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Davenport from controlling successfully.
Kozlov pulls Davenport in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Kozlov looking for a guillotine here but Davenport 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.#T14#
Kozlov keeping moving, preventing Davenport from controlling successfully.
Davenport sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davenport pushing down on Kozlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davenport takes the fight on points by 6 to 2.
Lance Davenport is the new lightweight champion! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Steve Louis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tony Xi!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Xi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Louis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Xi is in Louis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Louis (0) vs (2) Xi
Xi trying to control the position from guard on top but Louis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Louis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xi 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. #SUB#
Louis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xi is aware though and is defending well.
Xi won't allow Louis to sweep him here.
Xi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Xi looking to sit in guard and control but Louis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Louis (2) vs (2) Xi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi trying to control the position here. #T1#
Xi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Xi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Xi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Louis tries to free his leg and advance position but Xi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Xi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Louis defends well.
Louis trying to control the position from guard on top but Xi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Louis is really struggling to control Xi but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2##SUB2#
Louis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Xi looking for a guillotine here but Louis defends easily.
Xi trying to keep a closed guard but Louis is proving a slippery customer.
Xi keeping moving, preventing Louis from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Louis 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.
Louis trying to control but Xi is working from the bottom.
Xi is trying to control the position but Louis postures up. #SUB2#
Xi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Xi looking to control.
Louis passes into half guard.
Louis trying to control the action but Xi is working from the bottom. #T4#
Xi tries to get to full guard but Louis has control of the leg.
Xi trying to hold on to Louis's head to control him but Louis postures up.
#SUB#
Louis is trying to work for a kimura but Xi is defending well.
Xi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Xi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Xi is looking for a sweep. Louis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Xi wants to control but Louis is keeping busy.
Xi tries to roll over but Louis keeps him under control.
Xi is looking to control Louis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xi avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Xi actively working from the bottom here.
Louis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Louis (5) vs (2) Xi#SUB#
Louis is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Xi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Xi shrugs it off. #T6#
Xi working to try and regain half guard.
Louis tries to control but Xi wriggling away.
Xi is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Louis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Xi is surviving well by controlling Louis's body position as best he can.
Louis trying to control but Xi is having none of it.
Xi wants to hold on but Louis pushes him away.#T7#
Xi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Louis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Louis tries to control but Xi wriggling away.
Louis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Xi is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Louis looking to control but Xi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Xi wants to hold on but Louis pushes him away.
Xi is looking to improve his position but Louis isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Xi tries to improve his position but Louis has taken his back! Louis has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Xi tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Louis pushes Xi away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steve Louis! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Mike Marsh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Sanemoto Tozan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Tozan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marsh! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marsh (0) vs (4) Tozan
Tozan takes a little break here. Marsh wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Tozan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marsh has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Tozan is working to tighten his grip on Marsh's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Marsh has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tozan is really squeezing tight and eventually Marsh passes out! Tozan breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sanemoto Tozan! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Buzz Williamson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Elliot Thicke!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thicke fails with the takedown.#CL#
Williamson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Williamson looking for a takedown.
Thicke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williamson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Williamson decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thicke wants to pass the guard but Williamson is keeping the position.
Thicke wants to control from the top but Williamson keeps moving.
Thicke wants to pass the guard but Williamson is keeping the position.#T1#
Williamson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williamson trying to control the position here.
Thicke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thicke tries to free his leg and advance position but Williamson is retaining full guard.
Thicke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Williamson (0) vs (3) Thicke
Thicke should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thicke just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Williamson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Thicke controls the position.
Williamson is looking to regain half guard here but Thicke keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thicke is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Williamson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Williamson is not content to let Thicke control the position. #T3#
Williamson being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Thicke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Thicke tries to move to mount but Williamson blocks the move with his legs.
Thicke is looking to take a break and control but Williamson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williamson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williamson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Thicke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thicke slows the pace down. #T5#
Williamson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thicke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Williamson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Thicke presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Williamson (0) vs (5) Thicke
Thicke wants to control the pace but Williamson is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Thicke moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Williamson has worked his arm free - good work by Williamson!
Williamson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thicke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T6#
Williamson is trying to get back to full guard.
Thicke controlling the action here.
Williamson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Thicke is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Thicke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Williamson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Williamson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Williamson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Williamson (4) vs (5) Thicke
Thicke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williamson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thicke wants to control but Williamson is keeping busy.
Thicke desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T8#
Williamson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Williamson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thicke! Score +3 for passing guard: Williamson (7) vs (5) Thicke
Thicke tries to hold on but Williamson postures up.#T9#
Williamson wants to control the pace but Thicke is squirming around nicely.
Thicke holds on to Williamson as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Williamson looking to control but Thicke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thicke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thicke is trying desperately to improve position.
Williamson trying to control but Thicke is having none of it.
Williamson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thicke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T10#
Williamson avoids the attempt from Thicke to control.
Thicke is looking to get to half guard.
Thicke tries to hold on but Williamson postures up.#T11#
Williamson controlling from mount.
Thicke regains half guard.
Thicke keeping hold of Williamson's head, controlling as best he can.
Williamson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thicke trying to hold on to Williamson's head to control him but Williamson postures up.
#T12#
Thicke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Williamson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Williamson is working for a kimura but Thicke is defending it quite comfortably.
Thicke is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Thicke regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Thicke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williamson is aware though and is defending well.
Williamson tries to free his leg and advance position but Thicke is retaining full guard.
Williamson wants to control from the top but Thicke keeps moving.
Thicke trying to control the position.
Williamson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thicke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Thicke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williamson (7) vs (7) Thicke
Thicke pushes down on Williamson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thicke prevents Williamson from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williamson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thicke controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Thicke gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Thicke wins on points by 8 to 7. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light 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; Vitor Velasquez ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ed Shwartz!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Velasquez clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Velasquez ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Velasquez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Shwartz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shwartz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shwartz wants to control from the top but Velasquez keeps moving.
Velasquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Shwartz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Velasquez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Velasquez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Velasquez ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Velasquez (4) vs (0) Shwartz
Shwartz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Velasquez (6) vs (0) Shwartz
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shwartz stops Velasquez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T1#
Shwartz is desperately trying to improve his position but Velasquez has a good base and remains in mount.
Velasquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shwartz is looking to escape. #SUB#
Velasquez goes for an armbar but Shwartz turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shwartz. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velasquez (6) vs (2) Shwartz#SUB#
Velasquez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Shwartz stacks Velasquez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Shwartz! Score +3 for passing guard: Velasquez (6) vs (5) Shwartz#T2#
Shwartz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Velasquez wants to control but Shwartz postures up.#SUB2#
Shwartz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Velasquez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Velasquez wants to control but Shwartz postures up.
Shwartz moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Velasquez (6) vs (7) Shwartz
Velasquez tries to lock up and control but Shwartz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Velasquez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shwartz trying to pass the guard but Velasquez defending well.
Velasquez is not content to let Shwartz control the position.
Velasquez tries to roll over but Shwartz keeps him under control.
Velasquez is trying to maintain the position but Shwartz is very close to passing his half guard.
Velasquez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4##SUB2#
Velasquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Shwartz.
Velasquez controlling the position for now.
Velasquez is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Shwartz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velasquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shwartz.
Shwartz is thwarting Velasquez 's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Velasquez works his way to full guard. Good work.
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.
Velasquez managing to control the position.
Shwartz trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom. #T6#
Velasquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Velasquez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Velasquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shwartz wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is keeping the position.
Shwartz keeps trying to improve his position.
Shwartz trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Shwartz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T7#
Shwartz trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Velasquez is trying to control the position but Shwartz postures up.
Shwartz wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is keeping the position.
Velasquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasquez , not yet. #SUB#
Velasquez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shwartz looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Velasquez has his foot on Shwartz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shwartz works his way back into a safe position though.#T8#
Velasquez looking for a sweep. Not yet Velasquez , not yet.
Velasquez trying to keep a closed guard but Shwartz is proving a slippery customer.
Shwartz should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Shwartz wants to pass the guard but Velasquez is keeping the position.
Shwartz passes Velasquez 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Velasquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shwartz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shwartz's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Velasquez (10) vs (7) Shwartz#SUB#
Velasquez looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Velasquez working for the choke. #SUB#
Velasquez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T9##SUB#
Velasquez is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Shwartz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Shwartz for a finish.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.
Velasquez keeps control of the position as Shwartz tries to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Velasquez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Shwartz trying to control the action but Velasquez just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Velasquez trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Velasquez is looking for the choke from the back position but Shwartz is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Velasquez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shwartz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Velasquez looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Velasquez looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Shwartz is controlling Velasquez 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Velasquez (10) vs (9) Shwartz#T11#
Velasquez keeping moving, preventing Shwartz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Velasquez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shwartz passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Velasquez (10) vs (12) Shwartz
Velasquez tries to bench press Shwartz off him but Shwartz keeps the position. #T12#
Shwartz has knee on belly momentarily but Velasquez bucks him off and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Shwartz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shwartz wants to control but Velasquez is keeping him busy.
Velasquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Shwartz trying to control the action but Velasquez is working from the bottom. #T13#
Shwartz prevents Velasquez from improving his position.#SUB2#
Shwartz 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#
Shwartz is working for a kimura but Velasquez is defending it quite comfortably.
#T14#
Velasquez tries to get to full guard but Shwartz has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Shwartz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Velasquez sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Shwartz is working for a kimura but Velasquez is defending it quite comfortably.
Velasquez is looking for a sweep. Shwartz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shwartz wins on points by 12 to 10. |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Buck Wagner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Rick Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Balboa clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Balboa drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Balboa looking to control.
#SUB2#
Balboa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wagner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wagner looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balboa holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Balboa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Balboa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wagner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wagner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Wagner 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.
Wagner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (3) vs (0) Balboa
Balboa is being controlled here.
Balboa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wagner trying to control the position but Balboa is working away.
Balboa struggling a bit here.
Wagner trying to control the position but Balboa is working away. #T2#
Balboa is looking for a sweep.
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.
Balboa is looking to reverse the position.
Wagner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wagner is looking to take a break and control but Balboa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balboa controls the position for a moment.
Balboa is trying to control Wagner's posture but Wagner avoids it. #T3#
Balboa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wagner trying to control the action but Balboa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wagner is working for a kimura but Balboa is defending it quite comfortably.
Wagner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wagner (6) vs (0) Balboa
Balboa is squirming around, avoiding Wagner's attempts to control the action.
Wagner controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4##SUB#
Wagner looking for a guillotine from mount but Balboa is having none of it.
Wagner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Balboa tries to reverse the position but Wagner maintains control.
Balboa reaches up and holds on to Wagner to control the position.
Wagner avoids the attempt from Balboa to control.
Wagner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Balboa is trying desperately to improve position.#T5#
Wagner trying to control but Balboa is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balboa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wagner avoids the attempt from Balboa to control.#SUB#
Wagner has control of Balboa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Balboa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Balboa is desperately trying to improve his position but Wagner has a good base and remains in mount.
Wagner trying to control but Balboa is having none of it.
Balboa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Balboa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Wagner has control of Balboa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Balboa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wagner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Balboa is looking to escape.
Balboa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Balboa regains half guard.#T7#
Balboa is trying to maintain the position but Wagner is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Balboa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Balboa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Balboa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wagner is aware though and is defending well.#T8#
Wagner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wagner trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Wagner looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Balboa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wagner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wagner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wagner 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.
Balboa working a defensive guard here.
Balboa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Wagner looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Balboa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wagner tries to free his leg and advance position but Balboa is retaining full guard.
Wagner trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Balboa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Wagner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balboa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wagner has managed to get both his arms back between Balboa's legs - danger averted.#T10#
Wagner wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wagner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balboa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wagner has managed to get both his arms back between Balboa's legs - danger averted.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
Balboa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wagner wants to pass the guard but Balboa is keeping the position.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Balboa keeps moving.
Balboa wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
Wagner is fighting to break Balboa's control of his arms but Balboa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Balboa keeping full guard, as Wagner tries to pass.
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.#SUB2#
Wagner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balboa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wagner has managed to get both his arms back between Balboa's legs - danger averted.
Balboa looking to control.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully. #T12##SUB2#
Balboa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wagner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wagner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Balboa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Balboa looking for a guillotine here but Wagner defends easily.
#SUB2#
Balboa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wagner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Balboa looks winded!#T13#
Wagner trying to control but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Balboa keeping full guard, as Wagner tries to pass.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balboa trying to keep a closed guard but Wagner is proving a slippery customer.
Wagner pushing down on Balboa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Wagner wants to take a breather but Balboa is having none of it.
Balboa is looking to improve his position.
Wagner trying to control the action but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Wagner is looking to advance position but Balboa won't allow it.
Wagner trying to control the action but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Wagner is really struggling to control Balboa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wagner wants to pass to mount but Balboa is defending the position.
Wagner trying to control from half guard but Balboa is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wagner takes the fight on points by 6 to 0. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Robbie Dicks! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Santos Fontes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fontes fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Dicks shoots in and bounces Fontes off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dicks (2) vs (0) Fontes
Dicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Fontes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontes is trying to control the position but Dicks postures up.
Dicks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dicks looking to pass the guard.
Fontes trying to keep a closed guard but Dicks is proving a slippery customer.
Fontes keeping moving, preventing Dicks from controlling successfully. #T1#
Fontes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dicks's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dicks (2) vs (2) Fontes
Dicks is trying to keep Fontes in close.
Dicks keeping moving, preventing Fontes from controlling successfully.
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.
Dicks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fontes is one step ahead there.
Fontes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dicks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Fontes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fontes wants to pass the guard but Dicks is keeping the position.
Fontes stopping the sweep attempt from Dicks.
Fontes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fontes trying to control the position from guard on top but Dicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dicks 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.
Dicks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dicks (4) vs (2) Fontes
Fontes trying to control the position.
Dicks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dicks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dicks looking to pass the guard.
Dicks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Fontes looking to control.
Dicks forces his way into half guard.
Dicks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fontes tries to get to full guard but Dicks has control of the leg.
Dicks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dicks is keen to just control but Fontes is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Fontes looking for submissions off his back.
Fontes is trying to get back to full guard.
Dicks not doing much here.
Fontes trying to control here.
#T5#
Fontes is staying active underneath Dicks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fontes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fontes is trying to maintain the position but Dicks is very close to passing his half guard.
Dicks trying to pass the guard but Fontes defending well.
Fontes trying to control here.
#T6#
Dicks looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dicks wants to control but Fontes is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dicks is looking for a kimura but Fontes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dicks to get the leverage. #SUB#
Dicks 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.
Dicks is thwarting Fontes's attempts to control the position.
Fontes wants to improve his position but Dicks is controlling well.
Dicks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fontes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
Dicks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dicks wants to free his trapped foot but Fontes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dicks wants to control but Fontes is keeping him busy.
Fontes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fontes 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: Dicks (4) vs (4) Fontes
Dicks gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Fontes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dicks dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dicks (6) vs (4) Fontes
Dicks 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. #T8##SUB2#
Fontes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dicks stays in close to Fontes's body and controls the position.
Fontes 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.
Dicks is stalling in the full guard.
Dicks is pushing down on Fontes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fontes is fighting to maintain full guard but Dicks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dicks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dicks is pressing down on Fontes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fontes is holding on for now. #T9#
Fontes is trying to maintain the position but Dicks is very close to passing his half guard.
Fontes is staying active underneath Dicks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dicks trying to mount his opponent but Fontes defends it.
Dicks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fontes wants to control but Dicks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dicks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fontes keeps working.
Dicks is looking to advance position but Fontes won't allow it.
Fontes is trying to get back to full guard.
Fontes is not content to let Dicks control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Dicks is looking for a kimura but Fontes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dicks to get the leverage. #T10#
Fontes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dicks is working away from the top position though.
Fontes is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dicks is staying active.
Dicks wants to take a breather but Fontes is having none of it.
Dicks content to control rather than advance.
Dicks trying to pass the guard but Fontes defending well.
Dicks trying to control the pace.
Fontes is refusing to be controlled, as Dicks sits in half guard.
Fontes regains full guard. Nicely done. #T11#
Fontes is trying to keep Dicks in close.
Dicks passes Fontes's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Fontes looking for submissions off his back.
Dicks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fontes is not content to let Dicks control the position.
Dicks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dicks trying to mount his opponent but Fontes defends it. #SUB#
Dicks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T12#
Dicks wants to control but Fontes is keeping him busy.
Dicks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dicks prevents Fontes from improving his position.
Dicks trying to mount his opponent but Fontes defends it.
Fontes tries to get to full guard but Dicks has control of the leg.
Dicks slows the pace down in half guard.
Fontes is trying to get back to full guard.#T13##SUB#
Dicks is trying to work for a kimura but Fontes is defending well.
Dicks wants to free his trapped foot but Fontes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fontes wants to control but Dicks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dicks not doing much here.
Fontes is refusing to be controlled, as Dicks sits in half guard.
Dicks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dicks (9) vs (4) Fontes#SUB#
Dicks moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Fontes has worked his arm free - good work by Fontes!
#T14##SUB#
Dicks is trying to get an arm triangle but Fontes is defending well.
Fontes tries to improve position but can't.
Dicks staying calm.
Fontes is trying to control Dicks's posture but Dicks avoids it.
Fontes tries to buck Dicks off but Dicks is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fontes is trying to control Dicks's posture but Dicks avoids it.
Dicks is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fontes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dicks takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
In his post fight interview, Robbie Dicks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ben Stone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Mike Dux!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dux gets caught napping as Stone dives in and scores a takedown. Dux manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stone (2) vs (0) Dux#SUB2#
Dux working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stone has passed into half guard!
Stone is trying to control. Dux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dux tries to roll over but Stone keeps him under control.
Stone wants to take a breather but Dux is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux is trying to maintain the position but Stone is very close to passing his half guard.
Dux tries to get to full guard but Stone has control of the leg. #T1#
Dux is concentrating on defense, preventing Stone from advancing position.
Stone stalling away here and it's allowed Dux to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Dux is keeping the position.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Stone from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Dux is pulling down on Stone's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Dux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stone defends well.#SUB2#
Dux pushes a forearm under Stone's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Stone is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Dux! Mike Dux retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ali Aki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rogier Moura!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Aki has managed to clinch.
Moura tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aki just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Aki pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Aki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Moura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aki is keeping the position for now.
Aki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aki is keeping the position for now.
Moura preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moura postures up.
#SUB2#
Moura 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.
Moura is pushing down on Aki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aki is fighting to maintain full guard but Moura has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.#T1#
Aki wants to improve his position but Moura is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Moura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Moura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Moura seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Aki is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rogier Moura!
A relieved looking Rogier Moura 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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