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Stepping Stone 24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Cole Lake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anderson Cunha!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cunha shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cunha showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lake (0) vs (2) Cunha
Cunha slows the pace down in half guard.
Cunha is thwarting Lake's attempts to control the position.
Cunha keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lake is looking for a sweep. Cunha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunha performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lake tries to get to full guard but Cunha has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cunha performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Lake is trying to get back to full guard.
Cunha is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lake is positioning himself well to prevent Cunha advancing to mount. #T2#
Lake wants to control but Cunha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lake is trying to get back to full guard.
Cunha controlling the action here.
Lake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lake tries to get out of the position.
Lake is looking for a sweep. Cunha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cunha is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cunha is working away from the top position though.
Cunha trying to mount his opponent but Lake defends it.
Lake wants to control but Cunha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cunha stalling.
Lake is trying to get back to full guard.
Cunha keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Lake is looking for a sweep. Cunha is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cunha wants to free his trapped foot but Lake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cunha with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5##SUB#
Lake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cunha pulls his head out easily.
Cunha is trying to control the action in half guard but Lake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lake trying to hold on to Cunha's head to control him but Cunha postures up.
Cunha is taking a breather. Lake 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.#T6#
Cunha's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lake won't allow Cunha to pass to mount.
Cunha content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Cunha has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T7#
Cunha wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lake keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cunha trying to mount his opponent but Lake defends it.
Cunha stalling.
Cunha passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lake (0) vs (5) Cunha#T8#
Lake is desperately trying to improve his position but Cunha has a good base and remains in mount.
Cunha controlling the pace for now.
More stalling from Cunha.
Lake wants to control but Cunha is having none of it.
Cunha controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Cunha is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lake is working to get back to half guard.
Lake is squirming around, avoiding Cunha's attempts to control the action.
Cunha takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Lake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cunha content just to control the position here.
Lake working to try and regain half guard.
Cunha moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Lake (0) vs (8) Cunha
Lake is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cunha is riding his opponent, not letting Lake buck him off. #T11#
Lake trying to control the hands but Cunha won't let him.
Cunha controls the action.
A lull in the action here.
Cunha biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T12#
Lake trying to control the hands but Cunha breaks the grip.
Cunha just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
It looks like Cunha might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Cunha.
Lake trying to control the position but Cunha manages to sink in the hooks. #T13#
Lake needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Cunha controls the action.
Cunha is continuing to stall.#T14#
Cunha avoiding Lake 's attempts to control his hands.
Lake is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cunha controlling well, preventing Lake from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cunha wins on points by 8 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Dionisio De Herrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Matthew Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bandini drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Herrera (0) vs (2) Bandini
Bandini stays in close to De Herrera's body and controls the position. #SUB#
De Herrera is looking for a triangle but Bandini pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Bandini got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Herrera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandini has managed to get both his arms back between De Herrera's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
De Herrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
De Herrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB#
De Herrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
De Herrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandini defends it easily.#SUB#
De Herrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandini defends it easily.#SUB#
De Herrera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandini doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandini manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
De Herrera can't keep his opponent in guard - Bandini advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De Herrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
De Herrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandini pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bandini seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
De Herrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Herrera is looking for a sweep. Bandini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Bandini is looking for submissions but instead, De Herrera has regained full guard.
Bandini forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Bandini wants to work for an arm triangle but De Herrera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bandini prevents De Herrera from improving his position.#SUB#
De Herrera looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandini is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T4#
Bandini wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Herrera keeps working.
De Herrera wants to get back to full guard.
De Herrera wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Bandini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Herrera trying to control but Bandini postures up.
De Herrera looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
De Herrera works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5#
De Herrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bandini engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Herrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but De Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
De Herrera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bandini defends it easily.
Bandini 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. #T6#
De Herrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandini trying to control the position from guard on top but De Herrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Herrera working a defensive guard but Bandini passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Herrera is looking to control Bandini's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Herrera avoid being mounted?#SUB#
De Herrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura but De Herrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandini to get the leverage. #T7##SUB#
De Herrera actively working from the bottom here.
De Herrera wants to control but Bandini is keeping busy.
De Herrera is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bandini is looking for a kimura but De Herrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandini to get the leverage.
De Herrera tries to get to full guard but Bandini has control of the leg.
Bandini is keen to just control but De Herrera is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Bandini is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Herrera is just riding it out for now. Bandini eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
De Herrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8##SUB2#
Bandini is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Bandini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Bandini seems to be working for a kimura but De Herrera defends the submission attempt.#T9#
De Herrera trying to control here.
Bandini is trying to control the action in half guard but De Herrera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Herrera trying to hold on to Bandini's head to control him but Bandini postures up.
De Herrera is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bandini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bandini passes into side control, despite De Herrera's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: De Herrera (0) vs (5) Bandini
Bandini trying to control the action but De Herrera is working from the bottom. #T10#
De Herrera is trying to escape the position but Bandini is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Bandini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Herrera knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
De Herrera is looking for a sweep.
De Herrera trying to control but Bandini flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: De Herrera (0) vs (8) Bandini
Bandini gets his hands free as De Herrera looks to control.
De Herrera tries to escape the position.
De Herrera wants to control his opponent's hands but Bandini gets his hands free. #T11##SUB2#
Bandini is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. De Herrera has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Bandini has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! De Herrera taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Bandini doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matthew Bandini! |
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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 1 losses; Olin Hartwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jonathas Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Araujo gets a clinch. #TD2#
Araujo successfully pulls guard.
Hartwell trying to control but Araujo is working from the bottom.
Araujo is pulling down on Hartwell's head to control his posture.
Hartwell looking to sit in guard and control but Araujo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (0) vs (2) Araujo
Hartwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Araujo 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.
Araujo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Hartwell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Araujo is one step ahead there.
Hartwell being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hartwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hartwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Hartwell trying to keep a closed guard but Araujo is proving a slippery customer.
Hartwell being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hartwell looking for subs off his back but Araujo has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Araujo in particular looking to stall.
Araujo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (0) vs (5) Araujo
Araujo controls the position.
Hartwell is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Hartwell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Araujo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hartwell will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hartwell prevents Araujo from moving into mount.
Araujo is trying to move to mount but Hartwell reverses beautifully and ends up in Araujo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (5) Araujo
Hartwell controlling from the top position.
Hartwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hartwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Araujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Araujo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hartwell (2) vs (7) Araujo
Araujo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Araujo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hartwell (2) vs (10) Araujo
Araujo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hartwell keeps working. #T6#
Hartwell tries to bench press Araujo off him but Araujo keeps the position.
Hartwell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Araujo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hartwell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hartwell trying to control the position.
Araujo stays in close to Hartwell's body and controls the position.
Hartwell keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass. #T7#
Araujo won't allow Hartwell to sweep him here.
Araujo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Hartwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Araujo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hartwell keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Hartwell 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.#T8##SUB2#
Araujo drops back looking for a leg! Hartwell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hartwell manages to kick Araujo off! Araujo jumps back into Hartwell's guard. #SUB#
Hartwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Araujo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Araujo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hartwell 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: Hartwell (4) vs (10) Araujo
Hartwell trying to advance position but Araujo counters by regaining guard.
Hartwell pushes down on Araujo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T9#
Hartwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
Araujo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Araujo.#SUB2#
Araujo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hartwell has his hands clasped together but Araujo extends and breaks Hartwell's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Araujo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathas Araujo! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dmitry Provodnikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Shaver shoots in and gets a takedown into Provodnikov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Provodnikov (0) vs (2) Shaver
Shaver wants to control from the top but Provodnikov keeps moving.
Provodnikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Provodnikov tries to get out of the position.
Shaver forces his way into half guard.
Shaver is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Provodnikov! Score +3 for passing guard: Provodnikov (0) vs (5) Shaver
Shaver controlling from mount.
Provodnikov is looking to improve his position but Shaver isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Provodnikov wants to control but Shaver is having none of it.
Provodnikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaver on the ground.
Provodnikov is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Shaver with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Shaver moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Provodnikov (0) vs (8) Shaver#SUB2#
Shaver tightening his grip on Provodnikov, looking for the choke.
Well, with Shaver on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Provodnikov is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
What can Provodnikov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Provodnikov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
Provodnikov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Shaver struggling to keep hold of the position.
Provodnikov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Provodnikov fending off the submission attempt from Shaver.
Shaver avoiding Provodnikov 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver trying to control.#SUB2#
Shaver is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T3#
Provodnikov tries to roll but Shaver sticks to his back.
Shaver wants to control but Provodnikov is keeping busy.
Provodnikov's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Shaver's hands.#SUB2#
Provodnikov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
Provodnikov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Provodnikov is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Provodnikov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Shaver.
Provodnikov biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape. #SUB2#
Shaver looking for the choke but no joy. #T5##SUB2#
Shaver is looking for a choke. Provodnikov gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Provodnikov manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Provodnikov (2) vs (8) Shaver
Provodnikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shaver keeping moving, preventing Provodnikov from controlling successfully.
Provodnikov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Shaver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Provodnikov looking to pass the guard.
Shaver has his hands on Provodnikov's head, controlling the position.
Provodnikov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shaver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Provodnikov (2) vs (10) Shaver
Provodnikov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T7#
Shaver is pushing down on Provodnikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Provodnikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Shaver has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Provodnikov keeps working.
Shaver not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Shaver is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Provodnikov sees it coming and defends easily.
Shaver uses his free foot to push down on Provodnikov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Provodnikov. Score +3 for passing guard: Provodnikov (2) vs (13) Shaver
Provodnikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Provodnikov gets back to half guard.
Shaver works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Provodnikov (2) vs (16) Shaver
Provodnikov tries to buck Shaver off but Shaver is having none of it.
Provodnikov is not content to let Shaver control the position.
Provodnikov prevents Shaver from improving position. #T9##SUB2#
Shaver is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Provodnikov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Shaver gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Provodnikov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Shaver lets go of the hold and Provodnikov can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Beaver Shaver! |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Darren Harged! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Barthelemy Boganda!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Harged shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boganda's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harged (2) vs (0) Boganda
Harged postures up.
Harged trying to control the position from guard on top but Boganda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Boganda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harged doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harged manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boganda keeping moving, preventing Harged from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Boganda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harged doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harged manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harged 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Harged avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Boganda is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Harged rolls with it to try and escape but Boganda cranks on the arm and Harged is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barthelemy Boganda!
An out of breath Barthelemy Boganda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Ryoko Imaeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schaubi leaves Imaeda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Schaubi has Imaeda up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Schaubi drags the fight down to the ground.
Imaeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Imaeda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Imaeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Imaeda wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Schaubi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Imaeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imaeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Schaubi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Imaeda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Imaeda wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Schaubi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Imaeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schaubi looking to control.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Imaeda from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Imaeda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Schaubi is looking for a triangle but Imaeda pushes his legs off easily.
Imaeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Schaubi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Imaeda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB2#
Schaubi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Imaeda wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Imaeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schaubi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Imaeda has managed to get both his arms back between Schaubi's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Schaubi is looking for a triangle here but Imaeda uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (3) vs (0) Schaubi
Schaubi is looking to regain half guard here but Imaeda keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Imaeda goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Schaubi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Imaeda but great work by Schaubi. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Imaeda (3) vs (4) Schaubi#T3#
Imaeda tries to buck Schaubi off but Schaubi is having none of it.
Schaubi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Imaeda's legs.
Imaeda is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Schaubi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Imaeda is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Schaubi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Imaeda! Score +2 for reaching mount: Imaeda (3) vs (6) Schaubi
Schaubi prevents Imaeda from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Schaubi looking to secure an arm triangle but Imaeda defends it well.
Schaubi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T4#
Imaeda is looking to improve his position but Schaubi isn't that keen on the idea.
Imaeda is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Schaubi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Imaeda manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Schaubi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schaubi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Imaeda gets back to half guard.
Schaubi moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Imaeda (3) vs (9) Schaubi#T5#
Imaeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Imaeda gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Imaeda (3) vs (11) Schaubi
Schaubi wants to control the pace but Imaeda is squirming around nicely.
Imaeda is desperately trying to improve his position but Schaubi has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Imaeda is trying to reverse the position but instead Schaubi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Imaeda (3) vs (14) Schaubi
Imaeda trying to control the hands but Schaubi breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Schaubi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Imaeda has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Schaubi keeps control of the position as Imaeda tries to break free.
#T6##SUB2#
Schaubi looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Imaeda is controlling Schaubi 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imaeda (5) vs (14) Schaubi#SUB2#
Schaubi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Imaeda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Schaubi has his foot on Imaeda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Imaeda works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Imaeda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Imaeda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T7##SUB#
Imaeda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Imaeda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Imaeda trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Schaubi working for a triangle but Imaeda defends it easily.
#SUB#
Imaeda thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Imaeda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schaubi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Imaeda has managed to get both his arms back between Schaubi's legs - danger averted.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Imaeda from controlling successfully. #T8##SUB2#
Schaubi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Schaubi working for a triangle but Imaeda defends it easily.
#SUB#
Imaeda drops back looking for a leg! Schaubi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schaubi manages to kick Imaeda off! Imaeda jumps back into Schaubi's guard.
Schaubi is trying to keep Imaeda in close.
Imaeda trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Imaeda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Imaeda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T9#
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Imaeda tries to pass.
Imaeda postures up.
#SUB2#
Schaubi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Imaeda has his hands clasped together but Schaubi extends and breaks Imaeda's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Schaubi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abu Schaubi!
Post fight, an emotional Abu Schaubi said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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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 3 wins and 3 losses; Trevor Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gregory Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoffman is working for takedown but Barnes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoffman is defending well.
Barnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Hoffman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barnes is trying to drag Hoffman to the mat but Hoffman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barnes is working for takedown but Hoffman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hoffman is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoffman gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Hoffman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Hoffman
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoffman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is controlling Hoffman's posture.
Hoffman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Hoffman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Barnes holds on and takes a little breather.
Hoffman tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Hoffman keeps trying to improve his position.
Barnes is trying to keep Hoffman in close.
Hoffman trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hoffman won't allow Barnes to sweep him here. #T2#
Hoffman looking to pass the guard.
Hoffman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes is pulling down on Hoffman's head to control his posture.
Hoffman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hoffman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hoffman passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (0) vs (5) Hoffman#SUB2#
Hoffman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hoffman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Hoffman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hoffman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barnes, who protects the arm well.
Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes is concentrating on defense, preventing Hoffman from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hoffman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hoffman is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Hoffman is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hoffman to get the leverage. #T5#
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Hoffman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoffman is looking to pass Barnes's guard but actually Barnes recovers to full guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.
Hoffman tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Hoffman preventing the sweep.
Hoffman looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Hoffman#T6#
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoffman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoffman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Barnes is now in half guard.
Barnes trying to mount his opponent but Hoffman defends it. #SUB2#
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Hoffman wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes is keen to just control but Hoffman is a slippery customer.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep. Barnes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7##SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Barnes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Barnes passes Hoffman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hoffman tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Hoffman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hoffman has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Barnes drops back looking for a leg! Hoffman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hoffman manages to kick Barnes off! Barnes jumps back into Hoffman's guard.
Hoffman 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.#T8#
Hoffman wants to control the position but Barnes says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes trying to control from half guard but Hoffman is working away.
Hoffman wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (5) Hoffman#T9#
Hoffman is looking to get to half guard.
Barnes controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoffman tries to reverse the position but Barnes maintains control.
Hoffman regains half guard.
Hoffman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hoffman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Hoffman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Hoffman is keeping the position.#T10##SUB2#
Hoffman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoffman looking to control.
#SUB2#
Hoffman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Barnes stacks Hoffman 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 Barnes! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (5) Hoffman
Hoffman looks winded!
Barnes trying to control the action but Hoffman is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Barnes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Barnes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hoffman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Hoffman is still trying to improve position.
Barnes wants to control but Hoffman is keeping him busy.
Hoffman is letting Barnes control him for a moment.
Hoffman is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Hoffman is trying to control Barnes's posture but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffman keeps working.
Hoffman tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes controls the position from side control.#T12#
Hoffman wants to control but Barnes postures up.
Hoffman is trying to improve his position.
Barnes controls the position from side control.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoffman tries to buck Barnes off but Barnes is having none of it.#SUB#
Barnes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hoffman tries to improve position but can't.
Barnes trying to control the action but Hoffman is working from the bottom. #T13##SUB#
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Barnes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoffman, who protects the arm well.
Hoffman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (8) vs (7) Hoffman
Hoffman wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
Barnes keeping control of the position. #T14#
Hoffman wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Hoffman is very close to passing his half guard.
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
Hoffman is trying to control the action in half guard but Barnes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hoffman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffman is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.
Hoffman wants to pass the guard but Barnes is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
An out of breath Trevor Barnes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Kyril Mokaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Snail Tail!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Tail drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mokaev (0) vs (2) Tail
Tail trying to control the position from guard on top but Mokaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tail pushes down on Mokaev's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tail moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mokaev (0) vs (5) Tail
Tail tries to move to mount but Mokaev blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mokaev is looking for a sweep.
Mokaev is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tail is trying to get an arm triangle but Mokaev is defending well.
Tail has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Italian Job. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tail tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Mokaev tries to buck Tail off but Tail is having none of it.
Tail tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mokaev's legs. #SUB2#
Tail is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mokaev has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Tail swings around for an armbar but Mokaev sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tail's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mokaev (2) vs (5) Tail
Mokaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tail swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mokaev trying to control but Tail is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mokaev looking to sit in guard and control but Tail gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mokaev (2) vs (7) Tail#SUB#
Mokaev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mokaev has his foot on Tail's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tail works his way back into a safe position though.
Tail's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tail preventing the sweep.
Tail passes into half guard.
Mokaev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mokaev.
Tail works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Tail seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Tail is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mokaev defends it well.
Mokaev is not content to let Tail control the position.
Tail tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mokaev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tail seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mokaev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tail is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Tail content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Mokaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tail moves into full mount! Mokaev won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mokaev (2) vs (10) Tail
Tail takes Mokaev's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mokaev is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Mokaev (2) vs (13) Tail#SUB2#
Tail working for a choke but Mokaev is defending well. #T5#
Tail looking to hold on to the position here but Mokaev rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Tail trying to control the position from guard on top but Mokaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tail pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mokaev is keeping the position for now.
Tail wants to control from the top but Mokaev keeps moving.
Mokaev pulls Tail in to control the position. #T6##SUB#
Mokaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Mokaev looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tail has picked Mokaev up and slammed him! Mokaev can't keep hold of the triangle and Tail manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mokaev (2) vs (16) Tail#SUB2#
Tail has hold of Mokaev's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Mokaev tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Tail cranks the arm and Mokaev screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Mokaev, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Snail Tail!
A less than humble Snail Tail misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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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 3 wins and 1 losses; Jake Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Nori Tatewaki!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Barnes clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Barnes has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tatewaki regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Tatewaki
Tatewaki keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Tatewaki is keeping the position.
Barnes content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Tatewaki is looking for a triangle but Barnes pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatewaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tatewaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Tatewaki, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tatewaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Tatewaki's legs - danger averted.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatewaki is retaining full guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatewaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes content to stall in guard here.
Tatewaki keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass. #SUB2#
Tatewaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2##SUB2#
Tatewaki looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Tatewaki keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Tatewaki has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes stands and throws Tatewaki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (5) vs (0) Tatewaki
Tatewaki regains half guard there - taking advantage of Barnes's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB#
Barnes seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Tatewaki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tatewaki moves into full guard.
Tatewaki wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
Tatewaki gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Tatewaki working for a triangle but Barnes defends it easily.
Barnes stopping the sweep attempt from Tatewaki.#T4#
Tatewaki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barnes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tatewaki is refusing to be controlled, as Barnes sits in half guard.
We've been informed that Tatewaki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes prevents Tatewaki from improving his position.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Tatewaki defending well.
Tatewaki tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Tatewaki won't allow Barnes to pass to mount.
Well, if Barnes 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (8) vs (0) Tatewaki
Tatewaki is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tatewaki is looking to escape.
Tatewaki wants to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Barnes looking to control but Tatewaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Barnes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tatewaki is surviving well by controlling Barnes's body position as best he can. #T6##SUB#
Barnes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barnes trying to control but Tatewaki is having none of it. #SUB#
Barnes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tatewaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tatewaki is looking to get to half guard.
Barnes looking to control but Tatewaki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Barnes is really struggling to control Tatewaki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tatewaki is trying to escape the mount.
Barnes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tatewaki is looking to escape.
Barnes prevents Tatewaki from getting the reversal.#T8#
Tatewaki regains half guard.
Tatewaki is staying active underneath Barnes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tatewaki is trying to control but Barnes manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (11) vs (0) Tatewaki
Tatewaki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tatewaki is doing well to control the position and prevent Barnes from advancing to side control.
Tatewaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes won't allow Tatewaki to sweep him here.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatewaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes passes Tatewaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Tatewaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatewaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tatewaki 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.
Barnes stands and throws Tatewaki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (14) vs (0) Tatewaki
You can see the frustration on Tatewaki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tatewaki stops Barnes from passing to mount. #T10#
Barnes advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Barnes (16) vs (0) Tatewaki
Barnes tries to control but Tatewaki wriggling away.
Tatewaki tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Tatewaki is trying desperately to improve position.
Barnes tries to control but Tatewaki wriggling away.
Tatewaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Tatewaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Barnes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tatewaki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tatewaki shrugs it off. #SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine from mount but Tatewaki is having none of it.
Tatewaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tatewaki tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tatewaki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12##SUB#
Barnes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Barnes wants to control the pace but Tatewaki is squirming around nicely.
Tatewaki can't escape the position.
Barnes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tatewaki is looking to escape.
Tatewaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tatewaki wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.#T13##SUB#
Barnes looking for a guillotine from mount but Tatewaki is having none of it.
Tatewaki tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.
Barnes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barnes prevents Tatewaki from getting the reversal.
Barnes trying to control but Tatewaki is having none of it.
Tatewaki tries to hold on but Barnes postures up.#T14#
Tatewaki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Well, if Barnes 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.
Tatewaki wants to get back to full guard.
Tatewaki trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Tatewaki defends it.
Tatewaki trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Tatewaki is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 16 to 0. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Scott Hall! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Klay Dee!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Dee instigates a clinch.
Dee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hall is defending well.
Dee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dee is defending well.
Dee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Scott Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klay Dee.
Hall stops a takedown attempt from Dee.
Hall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dee is working for takedown but Hall is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hall after a bit of a struggle.
Dee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hall avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hall pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hall darts in looking for a takedown but Dee gets double underhooks and turns Hall into the cage.
Dee wants to counter with a clinch but Hall pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hall prevents it.
Hall is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dee is defending well.
Dee gets underhooks to prevent Hall's takedown attempt.
Hall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dee tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Dee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hall prevents it.
Hall is trying to drag Dee to the mat but Dee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hall gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dee.
Dee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hall is defending well.
Dee looking for a takedown.
Hall is pressed up against the cage. Dee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hall down to the mat. Hall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dee looks winded!#TD#
Hall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hall (2) vs (0) Dee
Hall wants to pass the guard but Dee is defending well.
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hall.#T3#
Hall moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (5) vs (0) Dee
Hall taking a breather here. #T4#
Dee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hall is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dee is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
The referee asks Hall politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hall prefers to stall for the moment though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T6#
Further stalling from Hall.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hall is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T7#
Hall seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dee for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Hall continues to stall.
Dee regains half guard.#T9#
Hall not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dee is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T10#
Hall wants to pass to mount but Dee is defending the position.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Dee is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall content to control rather than advance.
More hug and hope from Hall.
Dee is concentrating on defense, preventing Hall from advancing position.
Hall looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dee is in trouble now - Hall has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hall (8) vs (0) Dee#T12#
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Dee is trying to escape the mount.
Hall controlling from the full mount.
Dee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Hall content just to control the position here.
Dee is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hall controlling his opponent.
Hall wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Hall wants to take Dee's back but he can't do it this time.
Hall content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hall takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Scott Hall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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