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Stepping Stone 30 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Miles Knox! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 13 losses; Juanito Cortez!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cortez drives through and clinches with Knox against the cage.
Knox prevents the takedown attempt.
Cortez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cortez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knox avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miles Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanito Cortez.
Cortez goes for a takedown attempt but Knox pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Cortez rushes Knox and presses him up against the cage.
Cortez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knox is defending well.#TD#
Knox jumps guard.
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.
Cortez trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Cortez trying to move into half guard but instead Knox has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knox (2) vs (0) Cortez
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cortez can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez has control of Knox's left arm, preventing Knox from doing any damage.
Cortez 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.
Cortez has his hands on Knox's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Knox 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.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Cortez is keeping the position.
Knox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knox won't allow Cortez to sweep him here.
Knox tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard.
Knox showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now.
Knox won't allow Cortez to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knox tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard.
Cortez wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Knox controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Knox tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortez is retaining full guard.
Knox won't allow Cortez to sweep him here.
Knox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Knox pushes down on Cortez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Cortez is defending well.
Knox passes into side control, despite Cortez's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Knox (5) vs (0) Cortez
Knox tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Knox takes a little break here. Cortez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Knox has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Cortez is trying to improve his position.
Cortez is not content to let Knox control the position.
Cortez is looking for a sweep.
Cortez being controlled for a moment.
Cortez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Knox tries for a kimura but Cortez is defending well.
Cortez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knox (5) vs (2) Cortez#SUB2#
Cortez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knox is just riding it out for now. Cortez eventually gives up the hold.
Knox tries to roll over but Cortez keeps him under control.#SUB#
Knox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Knox is trying to control but can't.
Cortez wants to pass to mount but Knox is defending the position.
Knox is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cortez is thwarting Knox's attempts to control the position.
Knox is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cortez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Cortez is looking for a kimura here.
Cortez wants to take a breather but Knox is having none of it. #T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Knox manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Knox seems keen to control Cortez's posture.
Knox keeping full guard, as Cortez tries to pass.
Knox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cortez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Knox (5) vs (5) Cortez#T7#
Knox being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Cortez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Knox manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knox (7) vs (5) Cortez
Knox passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Knox (10) vs (5) Cortez
Knox controlling from the full mount.
Cortez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Cortez keeps trying to improve his position.
Knox tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cortez can't escape the position.
Knox is looking to work his way around to Cortez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cortez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Knox controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Cortez is looking to improve his position but Knox isn't that keen on the idea.
Cortez tries to hold on but Knox postures up.
Cortez tries to control the position but Knox now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Knox (13) vs (5) Cortez
Knox keeps control of the position as Cortez tries to break free.
Knox controls the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Knox.#T10#
Cortez wants to escape the position.
Cortez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Knox.
Knox is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Cortez tries to escape the position.
Cortez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cortez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Knox off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Knox controlling the positon.#T11#
Knox tries to keep control of the position but Cortez is staying busy.
Cortez wants to control his opponent's hands but Knox gets his hands free.
Knox is riding his opponent, not letting Cortez buck him off.
Cortez is trying to break free.
Cortez trying to control the hands but Knox won't let him.
Knox really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cortez.#SUB#
Cortez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cortez trying to control but not successfully.
Cortez is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12##SUB#
Knox looking to break Cortez's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cortez remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Knox will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Knox tries to keep control of the position but Cortez is staying busy.
Cortez is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Knox tightening his grip on Cortez, looking for the choke.
Knox controlling well, preventing Cortez from escaping the position.
Cortez trying to control but not successfully.
Knox biding his time, controlling Cortez. #T13#
Cortez rolls, trying to escape but Knox keeps control of the position.
Knox tries to keep control of the position but Cortez is staying busy.
Cortez trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Knox tightening his grip on Cortez, looking for the choke.
Knox has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cortez's body.
#SUB#
Cortez defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Knox's arms. #T14#
Cortez trying to control the hands but Knox breaks the grip.
Knox keeps control of the position easily here as Cortez tries to buck him off.
Cortez turns into Knox and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knox (13) vs (7) Cortez
Cortez trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Knox is controlling Cortez's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knox keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knox takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
An intense looking Miles Knox took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'PIRANHA '.
The defeated Juanito Cortez had this to say: 'Well...shit happens....i will b back!'. |
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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 8 losses; Darren Harged! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Stan Hartwell!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harged fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Harged moves into the clinch successfully.
Hartwell can't get the takedown.
Harged tries for a takedown but Hartwell manages to get underhooks.
Hartwell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harged is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hartwell is trying to drag Harged to the mat but Harged just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Darren Harged has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Hartwell.#TD#
Harged gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harged (2) vs (0) Hartwell
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hartwell tries to roll over but Harged keeps him under control.#T1#
Hartwell is refusing to be controlled, as Harged sits in half guard.
Hartwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harged is looking to take a break and control but Hartwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hartwell is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harged is looking to take a break and control but Hartwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hartwell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harged's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harged's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harged (2) vs (4) Hartwell
Harged tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Hartwell is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Harged taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Hartwell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stan Hartwell!
Stan Hartwell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 1 wins and 2 losses; Van Dyke Philbert! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Kyril Mokaev!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Philbert clinches.
Philbert is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mokaev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mokaev tries to pull guard but Philbert forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mokaev is pressed up against the cage. Philbert has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mokaev down to the mat. Mokaev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mokaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Philbert sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Philbert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Dyke Philbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Philbert has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Mokaev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Philbert (0) vs (2) Mokaev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Philbert is defending against the submission attempts here by Mokaev.
Philbert wants to improve his position but Mokaev is controlling well.
#T1#
Mokaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mokaev trying to control the action but Philbert is working from the bottom.
Philbert is doing well to control the position and prevent Mokaev from advancing to side control.
Mokaev is trying to control. Philbert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Mokaev seems to be working for a kimura but Philbert defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Philbert manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Philbert has his hands on Mokaev's head, controlling the position.
Philbert is trying to control the position but Mokaev postures up.
Mokaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Philbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mokaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Philbert wants to sweep here but Mokaev controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Mokaev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Philbert manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mokaev has Philbert in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (2) vs (2) Mokaev
Mokaev working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Philbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Mokaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Philbert preventing the sweep.
Philbert advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (5) vs (2) Mokaev
Philbert moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (7) vs (2) Mokaev
Philbert prevents Mokaev from getting the reversal.#T4#
Mokaev regains half guard.
Philbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mokaev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Philbert is trying to control. Mokaev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mokaev is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Philbert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T5#
Philbert tries to pass to full mount but Mokaev defends it.
Philbert wants to take a breather but Mokaev is having none of it.
Philbert looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mokaev wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Mokaev gets full guard.
Mokaev looking to control but Philbert passes into half guard.
Mokaev gets back to full guard.
Mokaev keeping full guard, as Philbert tries to pass. #SUB#
Philbert drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Philbert jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mokaev wants to control but Philbert passes easily into half guard.
#T7#
Mokaev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Philbert's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Philbert's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Philbert (7) vs (6) Mokaev#SUB2#
Mokaev tightening his grip on Philbert, looking for the choke.
Philbert looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Philbert wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Philbert defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Mokaev is persistently looking for the submission but Philbert is defending it well.
#T8#
Philbert tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Mokaev looking for the choke but no joy.
Philbert is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Mokaev patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mokaev is not going to allow Philbert to sit and survive in this position. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Philbert's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Mokaev is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Philbert is defending well though. Mokaev let's go of the attempt for now.
Philbert wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Philbert showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Mokaev is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Philbert has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Mokaev working for a choke but Philbert reverses nicely into Mokaev 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Philbert (9) vs (6) Mokaev#T10##SUB2#
Mokaev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Philbert passes into half guard.
Philbert wants to pass the guard but Mokaev is defending well.
Mokaev is not content to let Philbert control the position.#T11##SUB2#
Mokaev with the active half guard here but Philbert passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Philbert (12) vs (6) Mokaev
Mokaev is trying to get back to half guard.
Mokaev looking for a sweep but Philbert has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Philbert (14) vs (6) Mokaev
Mokaev is squirming around, avoiding Philbert's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Philbert is really struggling to control Mokaev but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philbert controlling from the full mount.
Mokaev wants to hold on but Philbert pushes him away.
Philbert looking to control but Mokaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mokaev is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Philbert content just to control the position here.
Mokaev tries to reverse the position but Philbert maintains control.
Mokaev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Philbert controlling the position easily from mount.
Philbert'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.
Mokaev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Philbert controlling his opponent.
Mokaev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Philbert controlling the pace for now.
Mokaev is squirming around, avoiding Philbert's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Philbert takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Our winner, Van Dyke Philbert, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Cole Lake!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Gaul scores with a takedown into Lake's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Lake#SUB2#
Lake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gaul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lake's guard.
Lake wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gaul maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lake could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gaul has cracked it and Lake is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gaul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lamban Gaul!
Lamban Gaul thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 5 wins and 2 losses; Barthelemy Boganda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Boganda tries to keep at a distance but Dirt has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Dirt gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boganda (0) vs (2) Dirt
We've been hearing good reports from Boganda's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Boganda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dirt is fighting to break Boganda's control of his arms but Boganda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dirt trying to control the position from guard on top but Boganda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Boganda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boganda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dirt is one step ahead there.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Boganda keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boganda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dirt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dirt tries to free his leg and advance position but Boganda is retaining full guard. #T1#
Boganda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boganda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dirt wants to control from the top but Boganda keeps moving.
Dirt wants to pass the guard but Boganda is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Dirt 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. #SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Boganda has his foot on Dirt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dirt works his way back into a safe position though.
Dirt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boganda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dirt preventing the sweep. #T2##SUB#
Boganda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dirt trying to control but Boganda is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Boganda is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dirt throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Boganda's body to avoid the submission. Boganda has instead reached around Dirt's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Boganda arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barthelemy Boganda!
After winning the bout, Barthelemy Boganda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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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 4 wins and 1 losses; Nykolai Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; LLoyd Christmas!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kersikov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kersikov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kersikov (4) vs (0) Christmas
Christmas is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Christmas is being controlled here.
Christmas tries to buck Kersikov off but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christmas keeps working.
Christmas is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christmas prevents Kersikov from moving into mount.
Christmas is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov working away.#T1#
Christmas tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Kersikov taking a breather here.
Christmas can't do much from the bottom here.
Christmas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kersikov's best efforts.
Christmas gets full guard.
Christmas is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Christmas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Christmas is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Christmas 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: Kersikov (4) vs (2) Christmas
Kersikov trying to control but Christmas postures up.
Christmas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Christmas is looking to pass Kersikov's guard but actually Kersikov recovers to full guard.
Christmas is pushing down on Kersikov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kersikov is fighting to maintain full guard but Christmas has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Christmas wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Christmas keeps him under control.
Christmas is stalling here. Kersikov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Christmas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kersikov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kersikov (8) vs (2) Christmas
Christmas is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov controlling from side mount.
Christmas is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Christmas wants to control but Kersikov postures up.
Christmas tries to bench press Kersikov off him but Kersikov keeps the position.
Kersikov works to advance to full mount. Christmas defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (10) vs (2) Christmas
Christmas is looking to get to half guard.
Christmas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Christmas is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Christmas keeping hold of Kersikov's head, controlling as best he can.
Christmas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Christmas wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Christmas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6#
Kersikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Christmas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (10) vs (4) Christmas
Christmas looking to pass the guard.
Christmas forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Kersikov trying to hold on to Christmas's head to control him but Christmas postures up.
Christmas passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (10) vs (7) Christmas
Christmas with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Christmas looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Christmas controlling the pace for now.
Christmas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Christmas sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (10) vs (10) Christmas#SUB2#
Christmas looking for the choke but no joy. #T9#
Christmas controls the action.
Kersikov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Christmas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Christmas is looking to work his way around to Kersikov's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T10#
Kersikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Christmas wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Kersikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Christmas on the ground.
Kersikov is controlling an arm, preventing Christmas from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Christmas trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Christmas is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T11#
Kersikov working to try and regain half guard.
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Christmas's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Kersikov is controlling an arm, preventing Christmas from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Christmas looking to control but Kersikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kersikov tries to lock up and control but Christmas gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Christmas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape. #T13#
Christmas is trying to take his opponent's back.
Christmas tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Kersikov is trying desperately to improve position.
Christmas trying to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christmas wants to take his opponent's back but Kersikov doesn't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Christmas gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Christmas wins on points by 11 to 10.
An out of breath LLoyd Christmas 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Wang Dong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thumb tries to clinch but Dong moves out of range.
Thumb is looking to clinch but Dong is avoiding it.
Thumb tries to clinch up#TD#
and Dong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thumb won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dong (4) vs (0) Thumb
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Thumb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Dong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dong working away.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong tries to advance to mount but can't.
What's Thumb going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Thumb regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dong's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Thumb keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Thumb tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Dong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dong is thwarting Thumb's attempts to control the position.
Thumb is controlling Dong's trapped leg to prevent Dong from advancing to side control.
Thumb tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.#T3#
Dong trying to control the action but Thumb is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dong wants to work for an arm triangle but Thumb is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong trying to pass the guard but Thumb defending well.
Thumb is doing well to control the position and prevent Dong from advancing to side control.
Dong controlling the pace. #T4#
Thumb gets back to full guard.
Dong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thumb is controlling Dong's posture.
Thumb 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.
Dong trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom. #T5#
Thumb seems keen to control Dong's posture.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Thumb controlling Dong's posture. #T6#
Thumb is continuing to stall.
Dong looking to pass the guard.
Thumb pulls Dong in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Thumb can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dong controls the pace.
Thumb controlling the position.
Dong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Dong is really struggling to control Thumb but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Thumb is adopting a defensive guard.#T8#
Dong looking to pass the guard.
Thumb keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Dong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thumb swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thumb is controlling Dong's posture.#T9#
Dong trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Dong is stalling in the full guard.
Thumb wants to sweep but no luck.
Thumb controlling Dong's posture. #T10#
Dong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thumb is keeping the position for now.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dong is one step ahead there.
Thumb pulls Dong in to control the position.
Dong passes Thumb's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11#
Dong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thumb holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Thumb is looking to control Dong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thumb avoid being mounted?#T12#
Dong wants to free his trapped foot but Thumb is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Dong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thumb doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dong.
Dong prevents Thumb from improving his position.#T13#
Dong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thumb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thumb holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dong (7) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb gets back to half guard.
Thumb is refusing to be controlled, as Dong sits in half guard.
Thumb preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T14#
Dong is pressing down on Thumb's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thumb is holding on for now.
Dong wants to advance to full mount but Thumb doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thumb holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Thumb 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dong takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Wang Dong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Thammy Jagonoy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hlervu darts in looking for a takedown but Jagonoy gets double underhooks and turns Hlervu into the cage.
Jagonoy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hlervu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jagonoy circles away.
Hlervu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jagonoy defends it nicely.
Thammy Jagonoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tendren Hlervu.
Hlervu shoots for a takedown but Jagonoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jagonoy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hlervu sprawls and moves away.
Hlervu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jagonoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hlervu somewhat.
Hlervu misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
so Jagonoy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (0) Hlervu
Hlervu keeping moving, preventing Jagonoy from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jagonoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlervu is keeping the position for now.
Jagonoy is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Brotherhood MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jagonoy is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Jagonoy wants to control from the top but Hlervu keeps moving. #SUB#
Jagonoy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hlervu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jagonoy has Hlervu in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (2) Hlervu
Hlervu tries to free his leg and advance position but Jagonoy is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Jagonoy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Jagonoy trying to keep a closed guard but Hlervu is proving a slippery customer.
Jagonoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hlervu 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.
Jagonoy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hlervu is now in half guard. #T3#
Hlervu prevents Jagonoy from improving his position.
Hlervu slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Hlervu 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.
Jagonoy wants to control the action here but instead Hlervu manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (5) Hlervu
Jagonoy wants to control but Hlervu is having none of it.#T4#
Jagonoy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hlervu controlling the pace. #SUB#
Hlervu moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jagonoy. Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (8) Hlervu#SUB2#
Hlervu is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jagonoy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T5#
Jagonoy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hlervu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jagonoy struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.#T6#
Jagonoy tries to improve position but can't.
Hlervu taking a breather here.
Jagonoy regains half guard.
Jagonoy is looking for a sweep. Hlervu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hlervu controlling the action here.
Jagonoy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hlervu is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Jagonoy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jagonoy is looking to improve his position.
Hlervu trying to control the pace.
Hlervu trying to mount his opponent but Jagonoy defends it.
Jagonoy tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.#T8#
Jagonoy trying to control from the bottom.
Jagonoy is trying to get back to full guard.
Hlervu is thwarting Jagonoy's attempts to control the position.
Hlervu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jagonoy is looking to control Hlervu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jagonoy avoid being mounted?#T9#
Hlervu slows the pace down in half guard.
Jagonoy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hlervu is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Jagonoy is defending against the submission attempts here by Hlervu.
Still in half guard, Hlervu seems content to control.#T10#
Jagonoy is trying to control but can't.
Jagonoy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jagonoy 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.#SUB#
Jagonoy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hlervu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hlervu is continuing to stall.#T11##SUB#
Jagonoy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hlervu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jagonoy wants to hit a sweep here but Hlervu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jagonoy there! Score +3 for passing guard: Jagonoy (2) vs (11) Hlervu
Hlervu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jagonoy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (11) Hlervu#T12#
Jagonoy trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Hlervu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jagonoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Jagonoy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hlervu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jagonoy has managed to get both his arms back between Hlervu's legs - danger averted.#T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hlervu holds on and takes a little breather.
Jagonoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hlervu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T14#
Jagonoy trying to control but Hlervu is working from the bottom.
Jagonoy trying to move into half guard but instead Hlervu has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jagonoy (4) vs (13) Hlervu
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hlervu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hlervu wins on points by 13 to 4.
A victorious Tendren Hlervu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 2 wins and 2 losses; Scott Dolton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laitila tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Laitila instigates a clinch. #TD#
Dolton tightens his grip and picks Laitila up, before dumping him to the ground. Laitila manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dolton (2) vs (0) Laitila
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.
Dolton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Laitila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Laitila seems keen to control Dolton's posture.
Laitila is trying to control the position but Dolton postures up. #SUB2#
Laitila is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dolton has his hands clasped together but Laitila extends and breaks Dolton's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Laitila.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jari Laitila!
Scott Dolton spoke after the fight, saying 'It is a joke? Let's start it over again.'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ozymandias fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Ozymandias in a clinch.
#TD#
Barnes tightens his grip and picks Ozymandias up, before dumping him to the ground. Ozymandias manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (0) Ozymandias
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias has Barnes pulled in close to control his posture.
Barnes preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard. #T1#
Ozymandias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ozymandias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Ozymandias#SUB#
Barnes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ozymandias is aware though and is defending well.
Ozymandias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ozymandias looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ozymandias won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ozymandias controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Let's hope that Ozymandias 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.#SUB#
Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ozymandias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ozymandias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ozymandias not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ozymandias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barnes is trying to keep Ozymandias in close.
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ozymandias engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ozymandias pushing down on Barnes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ozymandias uses his free foot to push down on Barnes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnes. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (2) vs (5) Ozymandias
Ozymandias controlling his opponent.
Ozymandias trying to control but Barnes is having none of it. #T4#
Ozymandias wants to take Barnes's back here but Barnes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ozymandias controlling his opponent.
Barnes is controlling an arm, preventing Ozymandias from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Barnes is squirming around, avoiding Ozymandias's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Ozymandias sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ozymandias trying to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Ozymandias controlling the pace for now.
Ozymandias's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ozymandias can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnes is looking to escape.
Barnes wants to control but Ozymandias is having none of it.#T6#
Barnes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (5) Ozymandias
Ozymandias trying to control the position.
Ozymandias is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Ozymandias is keeping the position.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Barnes won't allow Ozymandias to sweep him here. #T7##SUB#
Barnes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ozymandias looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ozymandias looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ozymandias! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (4) vs (9) Ozymandias
Barnes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Ozymandias politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ozymandias prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ozymandias taking a break here but Barnes is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ozymandias tries to pass to full mount but Barnes defends it.
Ozymandias stalling.
Ozymandias is looking to stall here but Barnes recovers full guard. #T8#
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Ozymandias from controlling successfully.
Ozymandias 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 (6) vs (9) Ozymandias
Ozymandias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Ozymandias controlling the position.
More stalling from Ozymandias.
Barnes advances to half guard. #T9#
Barnes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Barnes is pressing down on Ozymandias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ozymandias is holding on for now. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Barnes seems to be working for a kimura but Ozymandias defends the submission attempt.
Ozymandias manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Barnes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T10#
Ozymandias keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes passes Ozymandias's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping him busy.
Ozymandias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Barnes is looking for a kimura but Ozymandias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barnes to get the leverage. #SUB#
Barnes is trying to work for a kimura but Ozymandias is defending well.
Ozymandias keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T11#
Barnes is trying to control. Ozymandias wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Ozymandias is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barnes pulls his head out easily.
Ozymandias is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Ozymandias trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes uses his free foot to push down on Ozymandias's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ozymandias. Score +3 for passing guard: Barnes (9) vs (9) Ozymandias#SUB#
Barnes working for a submission but Ozymandias is keeping him at bay.
Barnes takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (12) vs (9) Ozymandias#T12#
Ozymandias trying to control the action but Barnes just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Ozymandias defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Barnes is persistently looking for the submission but Ozymandias is defending it well.
Ozymandias is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Barnes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ozymandias has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ozymandias is really stuck here.
#T13##SUB#
Ozymandias defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barnes's arms.
Barnes tries to keep control of the position but Ozymandias is staying busy.#SUB#
Barnes looking for the choke but no joy.
Barnes is hanging on to Ozymandias's back as he tries to escape.
Barnes is trying to stick to Ozymandias's back but Ozymandias is turning into Barnes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Barnes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ozymandias. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (12) vs (11) Ozymandias
Barnes looking to control.
Ozymandias won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Ozymandias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T14#
Barnes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ozymandias trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ozymandias is looking to advance position but Barnes has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Barnes (16) vs (11) Ozymandias
Ozymandias wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Barnes (19) vs (11) Ozymandias
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes takes the fight on points by 19 to 11.
Matt Barnes decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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