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Stepping Stone 32 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ken Aoiki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vinicius Yoshimura Cerqueira!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Aoiki 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: Aoiki (2) vs (0) Cerqueira
Cerqueira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cerqueira.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cerqueira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cerqueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aoiki is one step ahead there.
Aoiki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cerqueira wants to control the position but Aoiki says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cerqueira wants to control but Aoiki passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoiki (5) vs (0) Cerqueira
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cerqueira is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Cerqueira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cerqueira tries to bench press Aoiki off him but Aoiki keeps the position. #T1#
Aoiki just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Cerqueira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cerqueira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Aoiki off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aoiki (5) vs (4) Cerqueira#SUB2#
Cerqueira is persistently looking for the submission but Aoiki is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Aoiki is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerqueira trying to control.#T2#
I really don't envy Aoiki right now.
#SUB2#
Cerqueira looking for the choke but no joy.
Cerqueira tries to keep control of the position but Aoiki is staying busy.
Aoiki trying to control the hands but Cerqueira breaks the grip.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cerqueira's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Aoiki trying to control the hands but Cerqueira breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Cerqueira is persistently looking for the submission but Aoiki is defending it well.
#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cerqueira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Aoiki knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Aoiki for a finish. #SUB2#
Cerqueira has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Aoiki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Cerqueira working for the choke.
Aoiki wants to control his opponent's hands but Cerqueira gets his hands free.
Cerqueira wants to control but Aoiki is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Cerqueira looking to break Aoiki's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Aoiki remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cerqueira will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cerqueira wants to control but Aoiki is keeping busy.#T4#
Aoiki surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #SUB2#
Cerqueira looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Aoiki is controlling Cerqueira 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aoiki (7) vs (4) Cerqueira#SUB2#
Cerqueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aoiki defends it easily.
Aoiki is fighting to break Cerqueira's control of his arms but Cerqueira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Cerqueira controls Aoiki momentarily but Aoiki frees himself. #SUB2#
Cerqueira looking for subs off his back but Aoiki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cerqueira controlling the position for now.
Aoiki trying to control from half guard but Cerqueira is working away.
Aoiki is taking a breather. Cerqueira 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#
Cerqueira has a hand on Aoiki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Aoiki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Aoiki (10) vs (4) Cerqueira
Cerqueira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cerqueira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cerqueira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aoiki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cerqueira to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Aoiki (13) vs (4) Cerqueira
Aoiki controls the position.
Cerqueira tries to escape but Aoiki has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
Cerqueira really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Aoiki's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Cerqueira rolls, trying to escape but Aoiki keeps control of the position.
Aoiki not allowing Cerqueira to control his hands.
Cerqueira is trying to break free.
Aoiki keeps control of the position easily here as Cerqueira tries to buck him off.
Cerqueira is really stuck here.
Cerqueira trying to control the hands but Aoiki breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Cerqueira can't escape the position.
Cerqueira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cerqueira tries to escape but Aoiki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cerqueira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cerqueira trying to control here.
#SUB#
Aoiki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cerqueira is just riding it out for now. Aoiki eventually gives up the hold.
Cerqueira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aoiki is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Cerqueira tries to roll over but Aoiki keeps him under control.
Cerqueira is controlling Aoiki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cerqueira wants to get back to full guard.
Aoiki not doing much here.
#T10#
Cerqueira trying to control but Aoiki postures up.
Cerqueira won't allow Aoiki to pass to mount.
Cerqueira is looking for a sweep. Aoiki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cerqueira is controlling Aoiki's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Aoiki not doing much here.
Cerqueira is looking to control Aoiki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cerqueira avoid being mounted?
Cerqueira is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Cerqueira gets full guard.
Aoiki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cerqueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cerqueira has Aoiki pulled in close to control his posture.
Cerqueira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cerqueira has control of Aoiki's left arm, preventing Aoiki from doing any damage. #T12#
Aoiki wants to control from the top but Cerqueira keeps moving.
Cerqueira wants to sweep here but Aoiki controlling him for the moment.
Aoiki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cerqueira is trying to keep Aoiki in close.
Aoiki won't allow Cerqueira to sweep him here.
Cerqueira looking to control.
#T13#
Aoiki stays in close to Cerqueira's body and controls the position.
Cerqueira trying to keep a closed guard but Aoiki is proving a slippery customer.
Cerqueira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cerqueira pulls Aoiki in close to prevent any damage.
Cerqueira wants to sweep but no luck.
Cerqueira has his hands on Aoiki's head, controlling the position. #T14##SUB2#
Cerqueira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Aoiki uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aoiki (16) vs (4) Cerqueira
Cerqueira is trying to control Aoiki's posture but Aoiki avoids it. #SUB#
Aoiki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cerqueira is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aoiki takes the fight on points by 16 to 4. |
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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 2 wins and 2 losses; Mason Island! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tuur Carlier!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Carlier closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Island has Carlier pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Island pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Carlier tumbling to the mat - Island dives into Carlier's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Island (2) vs (0) Carlier#SUB#
Island drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Carlier dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Island (2) vs (2) Carlier
Island will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Island wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Carlier wants to pass the guard but Island is keeping the position.
Carlier trying to control the position from guard on top but Island is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Island holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Carlier is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Island is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Island has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Island (4) vs (2) Carlier#T1##SUB2#
Carlier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Island defends well.#SUB2#
Carlier working for a triangle but Island defends it easily.
Island controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Island seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Carlier for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Island has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Island continues to stall.#SUB2#
Carlier pushes a forearm under Island's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Island is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tuur Carlier!
Tuur Carlier really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fantasy Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 14 losses; Juanito Cortez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Cortez moves into the clinch.
Cortez wants a takedown.
Kersikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Kersikov gets control of Cortez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kersikov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cortez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kersikov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov stopping the sweep attempt from Cortez.
Cortez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cortez has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Kersikov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cortez is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Cortez is adopting a defensive guard.
Cortez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cortez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kersikov controls the pace.
Cortez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Cortez passes into half guard.
Cortez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (5) vs (2) Kersikov#T2##SUB#
Cortez goes for an armbar but Kersikov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kersikov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (5) vs (4) Kersikov
Cortez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cortez pulls Kersikov in close to prevent any damage.
Cortez continues to stall.
Cortez is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up.
Cortez controlling Kersikov's posture. #T3#
Cortez trying to control the position.
Cortez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cortez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortez is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Cortez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cortez trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cortez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cortez 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: Cortez (7) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cortez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Cortez looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov can't keep his opponent in guard - Cortez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T6#
Cortez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Cortez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well. #SUB#
Cortez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kersikov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Cortez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kersikov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
Cortez wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it. #SUB#
Cortez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kersikov defends it well.
Kersikov is staying active underneath Cortez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kersikov is positioning himself well to prevent Cortez advancing to mount.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Cortez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8##SUB#
Cortez seems to be looking for submissions.
Kersikov trying to control but Cortez postures up.
Kersikov has his hands clasped together around Cortez's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Cortez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kersikov is just riding it out for now. Cortez eventually gives up the hold.
Cortez wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy. #T9#
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cortez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cortez's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cortez (7) vs (8) Kersikov
Kersikov controlling well, preventing Cortez from escaping the position.
Cortez is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov is looking to control Cortez but Cortez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cortez tries to break free.
Cortez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T10#
Cortez is really stuck here.
Kersikov is not going to allow Cortez to sit and survive in this position.
Kersikov is hanging on to Cortez's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Cortez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cortez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kersikov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T11#
Cortez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kersikov biding his time, controlling Cortez.
Cortez turns into Kersikov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (9) vs (8) Kersikov
Cortez is fighting to break Kersikov's control of his arms but Kersikov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Cortez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Cortez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cortez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kersikov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kersikov has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (9) vs (10) Kersikov
Cortez can't keep his opponent in guard - Kersikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T13#
Cortez is looking to get back to full guard here but Kersikov has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cortez (9) vs (13) Kersikov
Cortez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cortez tries to get out of the position.
The referee asks Kersikov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kersikov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cortez is trying to control Kersikov's posture but Kersikov avoids it.
Cortez is looking to regain half guard here but Kersikov keeps moving and retains side control.
Cortez tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cortez (9) vs (15) Kersikov
Kersikov tries to control but Cortez wriggling away.
Cortez wants to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.#T14#
Cortez reaches up to try and control the position but Kersikov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Cortez rolls and tries to escape and now Kersikov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Cortez (9) vs (18) Kersikov
Cortez manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Cortez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (11) vs (18) Kersikov
Cortez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov has control of Cortez's left arm, preventing Cortez from doing any damage. #SUB#
Cortez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kersikov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cortez (11) vs (20) Kersikov
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cortez looking to control.
Kersikov stays in close to Cortez's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 20 to 11.
In defeat, Juanito Cortez stepped up to the mic, saying '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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dani Gerbandi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Jonathas Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Araujo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Gerbandi gets a clinch. #TD2#
Araujo has clasped his hands together around Gerbandi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gerbandi (0) vs (4) Araujo
Araujo tries to move to full mount but Gerbandi actually manages to regain half guard.
Gerbandi is looking to control Araujo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gerbandi avoid being mounted?
Gerbandi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gerbandi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gerbandi trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but Gerbandi defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Araujo in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Gerbandi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Araujo is just content to waste time from the top position. Gerbandi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gerbandi managing to control the position.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gerbandi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gerbandi (2) vs (4) Araujo#T2##SUB2#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Gerbandi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Araujo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gerbandi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Araujo pulls down on the head and he's put Gerbandi to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jonathas Araujo! |
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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 6 wins and 7 losses; Bea Mason! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Ryoko Imaeda!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Imaeda tries to close the distance and clinch but Mason swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mason circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Mason decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mason (2) vs (0) Imaeda
Imaeda trying to control here.
#SUB#
Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imaeda is pressing down on Mason's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Imaeda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Imaeda working for a triangle but Mason defends it easily.
Imaeda wants to control but Mason passes easily into half guard.
#T1#
Mason performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Imaeda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Imaeda looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mason is working for a submission of some sort.
Imaeda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mason won't allow Imaeda to sweep him here. #T2#
Imaeda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mason wants to control from the top but Imaeda keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mason engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Imaeda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gym Goroshi London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Mason has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Imaeda to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mason is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Imaeda pulls down on the head and he's put Mason to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ryoko Imaeda! |
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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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Ricky Peyton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Glen Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Peyton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Peyton wants it to stay on the feet.
Peyton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peyton as he jumps to the side.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but Peyton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ricky Peyton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Barnes.
Barnes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Peyton clinches.
Barnes can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Peyton lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Peyton (2) vs (0) Barnes#SUB#
Peyton wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Barnes is looking to control Peyton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
Peyton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Peyton eventually gives up the hold.
Barnes won't allow Peyton to pass to mount.
Barnes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peyton is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Barnes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Peyton 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.#T2#
Barnes is concentrating on defense, preventing Peyton from advancing position.
Well, if Peyton 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.
Barnes is trying to maintain the position but Peyton is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Peyton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peyton.
Peyton prevents Barnes from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barnes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peyton pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Peyton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnes is controlling Peyton's trapped leg to prevent Peyton from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Peyton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Peyton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working. #T4#
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Peyton is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Peyton to get the leverage. #SUB#
Peyton is working for an americana but Barnes has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Peyton was thinking about the submission.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peyton is one step ahead there.
Peyton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes trying to control the position here. #T5#
Peyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peyton tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Barnes is trying to keep Peyton in close.
#SUB2#
Barnes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peyton defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes pulls Peyton in to control the position.
Peyton tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Peyton passes Barnes's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T6##SUB#
Peyton seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Peyton is keen to just control but Barnes is a slippery customer.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Peyton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peyton is thwarting Barnes's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Peyton is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnes is doing well to control the position and prevent Peyton from advancing to side control.#T7#
Peyton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Barnes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Peyton is working hard here to advance position.
Peyton works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (5) vs (0) Barnes#SUB#
Peyton goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barnes turns into him and now he's in Peyton's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peyton (5) vs (2) Barnes
Barnes advances to half guard. #T8#
Peyton trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Peyton is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is keen to just control but Peyton is a slippery customer.
Peyton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Peyton tries to roll over but Barnes keeps him under control.
Peyton is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Barnes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peyton is just riding it out for now. Barnes eventually gives up the hold. #T9#
Barnes trying to pass the guard but Peyton defending well.
Barnes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Barnes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Peyton sees it coming and defends easily.
Peyton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Peyton moves into full guard.
Peyton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10#
Peyton controls Barnes momentarily but Barnes frees himself.
Barnes passes Peyton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes tries to pass to full mount but Peyton defends it.
Peyton is looking to improve his position.
Barnes works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Peyton (5) vs (5) Barnes
Barnes trying to control but Peyton is having none of it. #T11##SUB2#
Barnes looking to secure an arm triangle but Peyton defends it well.
Peyton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnes looking to control but Peyton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Peyton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
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.
Peyton tries to hold on but Barnes pushes him away.
Peyton has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Peyton (5) vs (8) Barnes#SUB2#
Peyton is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will Barnes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Peyton right now.
#SUB2#
Barnes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Peyton is defending well though. Barnes let's go of the attempt for now.#T13#
Barnes trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Peyton doesn't escape.
Peyton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Barnes doesn't have the hooks in and Peyton manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Peyton (7) vs (8) Barnes#SUB2#
Barnes looking for a guillotine here but Peyton defends easily.
Peyton wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving. #SUB2#
Peyton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Peyton has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.#T14#
Peyton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes seems keen to control Peyton's posture.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Peyton from controlling successfully.
Peyton wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barnes wins on points by 8 to 7. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Spencer Fulbright!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Thumb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thumb tries to pull guard but Fulbright forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Thumb pulls guard effortlessly.
Thumb is looking to sweep but instead, Fulbright has passed into half guard.
Fulbright wants to free his trapped foot but Thumb is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thumb works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fulbright trying to control the position from guard on top but Thumb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fulbright is one step ahead there. #T1#
Fulbright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fulbright trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Fulbright is fighting to break Thumb's control of his arms but Thumb is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fulbright looking to sit in guard and control but Thumb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (0) Fulbright#T2#
Fulbright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thumb is one step ahead there.
Thumb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thumb continues to stall.
Fulbright looking to control.
#T3#
Fulbright is looking to sweep but instead, Thumb has passed into half guard.
Fulbright trying to control here.
Thumb is taking a breather. Fulbright 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.
Fulbright wants to improve his position but Thumb is controlling well.
Thumb performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Fulbright wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Thumb 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.
#T5#
Fulbright is looking for a sweep. Thumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fulbright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fulbright.
Fulbright being controlled here, momentarily.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Fulbright is keeping the position.
Thumb 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#
Fulbright controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
Thumb preventing the sweep.
Fulbright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fulbright is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7#
Thumb 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb'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.
Thumb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T8#
Fulbright is trying to keep Thumb in close.
Thumb is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fulbright working a defensive guard here.
Fulbright wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Fulbright is looking to sweep but instead, Thumb has passed into half guard.
Fulbright tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Fulbright is defending well.
Fulbright trying to control but Thumb postures up.
Thumb slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
More hug and hope from Thumb.
Fulbright wants to improve his position but Thumb is controlling well.
Fulbright keeping hold of Thumb's head, controlling as best he can. #T11#
Fulbright is looking for a sweep. Thumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thumb sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thumb wants to pass the guard but Fulbright is defending well.
Thumb prevents Fulbright from improving his position.#T12#
Fulbright tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thumb has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (0) Fulbright
Fulbright is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Thumb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thumb works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (8) vs (0) Fulbright
Thumb is riding his opponent, not letting Fulbright buck him off.
Fulbright rolls, trying to escape but Thumb keeps control of the position.
Thumb controlling from the back.
Fulbright is trying to break free.
#T14#
Thumb not allowing Fulbright to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Fulbright is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumb takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Thom Thumb 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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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 3 wins and 2 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Stephan Letter!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Letter rushes Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kersikov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Letter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kersikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Letter, which made it look bad.
Letter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL2#
Letter moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kersikov successfully pulls guard.
Letter stays in close to Kersikov's body and controls the position.
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Letter wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.#T1#
Kersikov is controlling Letter's posture.
Letter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Kersikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Letter controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kersikov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (0) Letter
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Letter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Letter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Letter is retaining full guard.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Letter keeps moving.
Kersikov tries to free his leg and advance position but Letter is retaining full guard.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Letter keeps moving.
Letter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Letter
Letter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Letter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov has his hands on Letter's head, controlling the position.
Kersikov trying to control the position.
#T4#
Letter preventing the sweep.
Kersikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Letter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Letter stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Letter controlling him for the moment.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Letter tries to pass.
Letter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kersikov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but instead Letter has moved into half guard.
Kersikov keeping control of the position.
Letter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Letter works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (5) Letter#T7#
Kersikov regains half guard.
Kersikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Letter controlling the action here.
Kersikov trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Letter wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Letter controlling the action here.
Kersikov keeping control of the position.
Kersikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Letter is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Letter is controlling well.
#T9#
Kersikov wants to control but Letter is keeping busy.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Kersikov wants to control but Letter is keeping busy.
Letter controlling the action here.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Letter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Kersikov won't allow Letter to pass to mount.
Kersikov trying to control but Letter postures up.
Letter stalling.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Letter is controlling well.
Kersikov trying to control from the bottom.
Kersikov is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Kersikov trying to control but Letter postures up.
Kersikov tries to roll over but Letter keeps him under control.
Letter stalling.
Kersikov is looking to control Letter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kersikov avoid being mounted?
Kersikov gets full guard.#T12#
Kersikov 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.
Letter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Letter preventing the sweep.
Letter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Letter won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Letter postures up. #T13#
Letter won't allow Kersikov to sweep him here.
Kersikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Letter preventing the sweep.
Kersikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Letter is now in half guard.
Letter controlling the pace.
Letter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Letter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kersikov controlling the position for now.
Letter prevents Kersikov from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov is trying to control but Letter passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (8) Letter
Letter working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Letter wins on points by 8 to 2.
Stephan Letter managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pit Bull Development, into his post fight interview. |
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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 2 wins and 3 losses; Scott Dolton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 18 losses; Edwin Lucan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lucan gets caught flat footed, as Dolton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dolton (2) vs (0) Lucan#SUB2#
Lucan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dolton controls the pace.
Lucan pulls Dolton in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lucan wants to sweep but no luck.
Dolton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucan is keeping the position for now.
Lucan has control of Dolton's left arm, preventing Dolton from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lucan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dolton has passed into half guard!
Dolton trying to mount his opponent but Lucan defends it. #T1#
Dolton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lucan is trying to maintain the position but Dolton is very close to passing his half guard.
Dolton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lucan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Lucan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dolton pulls his head out easily.
Dolton content to control rather than advance.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Dolton is taking a breather. Lucan 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.
Lucan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dolton pushing down on Lucan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dolton is looking to take a break and control but Lucan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucan trying to hold on to Dolton's head to control him but Dolton postures up.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lucan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lucan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dolton moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (5) vs (0) Lucan
Dolton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucan keeps working.
Lucan tries to improve position but can't.
Lucan struggling a bit here.#T4#
Lucan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dolton just content to control the position.
Dolton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucan keeps working.
Lucan struggling a bit here.
Lucan stops Dolton from passing to mount.
Lucan tries to buck Dolton off but Dolton is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Lucan regains half guard.#SUB2#
Lucan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dolton pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB#
Dolton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lucan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dolton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lucan is looking to control Dolton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?
Lucan is not content to let Dolton control the position.
Lucan tries to get to full guard but Dolton has control of the leg.
Lucan is still trying to improve position.
Lucan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dolton is working away from the top position though.
Dolton passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (8) vs (0) Lucan#T6#
Dolton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lucan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lucan tries to bench press Dolton off him but Dolton keeps the position.
Dolton trying to control the action but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan struggling a bit here.
Lucan is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Lucan trying to control but Dolton flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Dolton (11) vs (0) Lucan
I would not like to be Lucan right now.
Lucan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dolton's guard. Nice work there by Lucan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (11) vs (2) Lucan
Dolton keeping moving, preventing Lucan from controlling successfully.
Dolton keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
Lucan wants to control from the top but Dolton keeps moving.
Lucan is fighting to break Dolton's control of his arms but Dolton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Lucan wants to control from the top but Dolton keeps moving.
Dolton controls Lucan momentarily but Lucan frees himself.
Lucan is pushing down on Dolton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dolton is fighting to maintain full guard but Lucan has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
Dolton wants to control but Lucan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dolton won't allow Lucan to pass to mount. #T9#
Dolton is controlling Lucan's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dolton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolton moves into full guard.
Lucan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dolton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dolton can't keep his opponent in guard - Lucan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dolton wants to control but Lucan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lucan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (11) vs (5) Lucan#T10##SUB2#
Lucan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dolton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dolton prevents Lucan from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Lucan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Lucan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dolton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lucan's guard! Nice work there by Dolton! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolton (13) vs (5) Lucan
Lucan trying to control the position.
Dolton looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Lucan is adopting a defensive guard.
Dolton forces his way into half guard.
Lucan is looking to control Dolton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?
Lucan manages to get to full guard.
Dolton wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan wants to sweep here but Dolton controlling him for the moment. #T12#
Lucan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dolton tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Dolton 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.
Lucan has control of Dolton's left arm, preventing Dolton from doing any damage.
Dolton 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. #T13##SUB2#
Lucan working for a triangle but Dolton defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Lucan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dolton defends well.
Lucan working a defensive guard but Dolton manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dolton (16) vs (5) Lucan
Dolton working away.
Lucan is trying to improve his position.
Lucan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dolton off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dolton (16) vs (9) Lucan#T14#
Dolton has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Dolton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Lucan seems to be working for a kimura but Dolton defends the submission attempt.
Dolton is looking for a sweep. Lucan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lucan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucan looking to pass the guard.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dolton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dolton takes the fight on points by 16 to 9.
A victorious Scott Dolton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Edwin Lucan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Death be to you all.'. |
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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Damian Drago! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Walker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drago (0) vs (2) Walker#SUB#
Drago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Walker pulls his head out easily.
Walker is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Drago looking for submissions off his back.
Walker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Drago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Drago actively working from the bottom here.
Walker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago manages to get to full guard.
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Walker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Walker has managed to get both his arms back between Drago's legs - danger averted.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Walker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Walker told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Drago is keeping the position.
Walker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker stays in close to Drago's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Drago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Drago is tightening it up a little... Walker has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Walker reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Walker taps out! Nice BJJ there by Drago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damian Drago!
Damian Drago very nearly forgot to thank Nutritional Shaved Ice amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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